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SCSU ROTC cadets appear on Good Morning America

Friday morning two ROTC cadets were on Good Morning America where they received a super surprise.

Local Living: Fireworks Safety

Person wanted in Lexington County dead after Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26

A wanted person is dead after a Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26 near Colonial Life Blvd, said RCSD.

Abc Columbia And The American Red Cross Partnering Together For New Year’s Blood Drive

ABC Columbia and American Red Cross host January blood drive

You can help save lives in the Midlands in the new year.

DHEC promotes free Tobacco Quitline resources

The Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding folks that they offer a tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Missing West Columbia 15-year-old found safe

The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 15-year-old boy.

CRFD: Southbound traffic reopens as firefighters get house fire under control

Southbound traffic on Farrow Road is now moving again while the northbound side of Farrow Road is still closed, said fire officials.

Columbia Animal Shelter Holding Adoptions For $1

City of Columbia Animal Shelter hosting $1 adoption special

City of Columbia Animal Shelter officials are hoping you’ll want a new best friend in the new year.

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate to be charged with arson following cell fire

A detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is charged with arson after setting his mattress on fire.

Gilbert home destroyed in Friday morning fire, Lexington County firefighters say

The Lexington County Fire Service says a home is destroyed after a Friday morning fire.

Health officials give update as respiratory illnesses surge in South Carolina

Respiratory illnesses like RSV, the flu and COVID continue to spread in the Palmetto State.

McMaster issues proclamation for SC Interfaith Harmony Month

January is Interfaith Harmony Month in South Carolina.

Powerball jackpot rises to $760M

An estimated $760 million jackpot will be up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing after no winning ticket was drawn last night.

Local Living: Jazz on the River

RCSD: Four juveniles arrested for breaking into sheriff’s department gym

Four juveniles have been arrested and will be charged as adults after two separate burglaries in Richland County, say the sheriff's department.

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Lexington County deputies warns of phone scam

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a phone scam where someone is pretending to be a deputy, said the sheriff's office.

SC Election Commission remind voters of important dates for 2024 Presidential Primaries

The State Election Commission is sending reminders to voters as the presidential primaries are quickly approaching in South Carolina.

Early voting for SC Senate District 19 special election coming to a close

There’s still time to vote early for next month’s Senate District 19 special election.

Sc Family Gets $900k Payout After Man Dies Following Alleged Catheter Misplacement

SC family receives $900k after man dies following alleged catheter misplacement

A South Carolina family won a wrongful death lawsuit against an Orangeburg hospital after their loved one died from an alleged catheter misplacement.

Lexington County deputies searching for man accused of indecent exposure at store

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man accused of indecent exposure at a Dollar General.

SCDPS announces increase of law enforcement for New Year holiday travel

Starting on December 29-January 1 motorist across South Carolina will see additional enforcement on the road, said the SC Department of Public Safety.

Nikki Haley Asked What Caused The Civil War

Nikki Haley doesn't mention slavery when asked what caused the Civil War, she later walks that back

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was asked at a New Hampshire town hall about the reason for the Civil War, and she didn’t mention slavery in her response. She walked back her comments hours later.