Former teacher accused of giving drugs, alcohol to teen
A former charter school teacher is under investigation by the Columbia Police Department after being accused of giving drugs and alcohol to a teen student.
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Deadline to file taxes coming up soon
The deadline to file your taxes is nearing.
Richland One high schooler named "SC Work-Based Learning Student of the Year"
"I was always working on something. I was that kid that was in the back yard with a go cart, trying to make it faster, have more fun on it. I mean I was working on motorcycles, just anything with my hands I was always doing, so I knew that I wanted to work hands-on within a program where I could learn something that would take me farther than just working on it in my backyard," he says.
Local Living: Festival on the Avenue, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus, Accessibility morning at state museum, Gamecocks' parade
Local Living: Take a look at events in the Midlands!
RCSD: Domestic incident resolved, traffic back to normal
Deputies say the domestic incident has been resolved and normal traffic patterns have resumed.
Deputies arrest West Columbia man accused of attempted murder
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested a West Columbia man for attempted murder, says the department.
Gas prices continue to rise as we head into Spring
Bad news for your wallet tonight.
SCDOT announces temporary lane closure on I-20 West in Kershaw County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing a lane closure on I-20 West in Kershaw County due to road work.
Police busts illegal gambling operation in Irmo
The Irmo Police Department has busted an illegal gambling operation that was next to a children’s day care, say officers.
Firefighters work to control early morning fire
Columbia-Richland Firefighters got a fire under control early Thursday morning, says the department.
New standard on PFAS in drinking water
The Biden Administration is setting new regulations on the amount of ‘Forever Chemicals’ that can be found in drinking water.
Funeral date for longtime photographer Robert Busbee set
The funeral for a longtime photographer at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is on Friday, April 12.
Firefighters respond to train vs. vehicle collision in Irmo
This morning, a driver is okay after a train collided with their car in Irmo.
Officers investigating a suspicious death, body found inside garbage can
Officers with the Columbia Police Department are investigating a suspicious death, said the department.
Sumter Police: Man shot, killed outside convenience store
A man is dead following a shooting on Tuesday night outside of a Boulevard Road convenience store, say police.
City Public Works holding compost giveaway
City of Columbia's Public Works is hosting a free compost giveaway this month for residents.
West Columbia Police arrest man on drug charges
West Columbia Narcotics Detectives has arrested a man in connection with drug charges, says the department.
Columbia Police asking for public's help identifying hit-and-run driver
Columbia Police is asking for the public's help identifying and locating a hit-and-run driver.
All lanes back open after car & semi-truck collision on Augusta Rd.
Lexington Police say all lanes are back open on Augusta Road at Carlen Avenue after a vehicle and semi-truck collided this morning.
CPD: Wreck knocks down utility pole on Leesburg Road this morning
Columbia Police say no one is injured after a vehicle hit a utility pole, knocking it down on Leesburg Road this morning.
UPDATE: Missing 12 year old boy found safe in Orangeburg Co.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a 12 year old boy who was declared missing has been found safe.
City of Columbia releases Gamecock parade road closures
City of Columbia releases a list of street closures going into effect for the Gamecock Women's Basketball Victory Parade
Lottery winner using winnings to fix up home, help out family
A Midlands man’s list of projects to do around his house has gotten a lot smaller thanks to his lottery win.
SC attorney general observes 13th annual Children's Advocacy Center Day
Attorney General Alan Wilson is asking lawmakers for more funding for these organizations and programs.
South Carolina's top officer not releasing details on 2012 hack that stole millions of tax returns
Twelve years after a hacker stole personal data from more than 3.6 million people in South Carolina by obtaining Social Security numbers and credit card information from tax returns, the state's top police officer said Wednesday he thought he knew who did it but wasn't ready to name anyone.
