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SNEAK PREVIEW: South Carolina State Museum prepares new exhibit for 35th anniversary celebration

The new show features some of the most unique items in the museum such as a suit worn by musician James Brown.

Rapid Shelter Columbia celebrates 1-year anniversary, residents share experiences

Just a year ago, the fifty pod homes on Calhoun Street were being assembled. And now officials say 34 people have found permanent housing through the program.

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Woman arrested in Augusta in connection with Columbia hotel death

A 23-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a homicide on Oct. 18, said The Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Gamecocks leave for Paris, prep to face Notre Dame next week

South Carolina and Notre Dame will open this women’s college basketball season in Paris.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers wants judge removed from future trials

The lawyers for convicted killer and disbarred Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh want the judge who presided over his murder trial removed from all future trials and hearings.

Local Living: Touch a Truck event hosted by West Columbia Police Dept.

In our look at Local Living, the West Columbia Police Department will host a 'Touch-A-Truck' event in November

DHEC confirms rapid bat in Lexington County, one pet exposed

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that a bat found near Aster Court and South Main Street in Gaston, S.C. has tested positive for rabies.

Lexington Police searching for alleged beauty store shoplifters

The Lexington Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's help in identifying two alleged shoplifters.

2 dead after Fairfield County highway collision

Two people are dead after a collision on a South Carolina highway in Fairfield County, said the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

ABC's of Education: Richland One responds to teacher reassignments

In the wake of some concerned and in some cases angry parents confused about their children's teachers being relocated to new schools around the county, Richland School District One is releasing answers to some of their questions.

Prisma Health Children's Hospital holds "reverse trick-or-treat" Halloween parade

"Whether they are sick or not, they're still children. So we want to make sure that we're still celebrating that and we're taking every opportunity that we can to bring festivities to them," Fink says,

SLED: Two people charged with gambling in Lexington County

A man and a woman were charged on Friday, Oct. 27 with gambling said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

PENNY TAX PROGRAM: Northeast Columbia project breaks ground on Alpine Road

Part of the project involves more than two miles of sidewalk. Its aim is to make the area safer for pedestrians.

Midlands gang leader sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug conspiracy

The leader of a local street gang was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, said the United States Department of Justice United States Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina.

Police: Suspect arrested in Sumter park shooting

Singletary told police the shooting was in retaliation for an earlier attempted robbery, however, the person who was injured was not involved in the incident.

Woman arrested in connection with shooting another at Eastover home

A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a Friday, Oct. 27 shooting said the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Two displaced after home fire in Columbia

Two people are displaced after their home suffered extensive damages from a fast-moving house fire this morning.

Lexington students enjoy candypalooza at Vivid Church

Nearly a dozen schools in Lexington were invited to a candypalooza event at Vivid Church.

Coroner: Sumter woman dead after early morning three-vehicle collision in Kershaw County

One person was pronounced dead after a collision on a highway in Kershaw County on Tuesday morning said highway patrol.

Former SC police chief pleads guilty to extorting victims for sexual acts

A former South Carolina police chief has pled guilty to cyberstalking said the United States Department of Justice United States Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina.

AAA offers driver and pedestrian safety tips for Halloween

To help keep everyone stay safe this Halloween, AAA is offering some tips for drivers, parents, and trick or treaters.

Coroner: Lexington County man identified after fatal shooting

The Lexington County Coroner has announced the identity of the man who was shot on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Pet of the Week: Indie!

Happy Howl-o-ween! Meet our Pet of the Week, Indie! There's nothing scary about this girl, but she does already know some tricks! Adopt her today at Lexington County Animal Services.