Lane shift on inbound South Lake Drive/SC-6 asphalt repair work, Lexington Police say
There will be a lane shift on inbound South Lake Drive/SC-6 near Innovation Place for needed asphalt repair work, said Lexington PD.
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South Carolina's top lawyers say paid family leave should include stillbirths too
South Carolina's law allowing for family leave after the birth of a child should also provide at least six weeks of paid time off when a baby is stillborn, according to an opinion from the state's top lawyers.
Columbia Police officers searching for 23-year-old reported as missing
Columbia Police officers are searching for a 23-year-old reported missing by a loved one, said officers.
Prosperity man arrested after exposing himself to a young person
Newberry County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested a Prosperity man after he exposed himself to a young person.
Prisma Health Healthy Start recognizes infant & maternal mortality rates
In latest data from 2023, the SC Department of Public Health reports that 402 babies across South Carolina died before their 1st birthday.
Local Living: The Lourie Center presents its open house
Local Living: The Lourie Center presents its open house
CAE's Soar With Us community outreach initiative
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is hosting a two-part community engagement series titled, Soar with Us.
Newberry County deputy negative after exposure to rabid coyote
Officials say a Newberry County deputy tested negative for rabies after being exposed to a potentially rabid coyote.
AG Wilson issues opinion on stillbirths, paid leave
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolina's paid parental leave law should include stillbirths.
Blythewood mayor calls for RCSD investigation into allegations of ‘criminal or financial violations’
Blythewood's mayor is calling for an investigation into criminal allegations made by members of the town council.
Lexington woman accused of shooting man to death at West Columbia home
A Lexington woman is accused of shooting a man to death Tuesday night at a home in West Columbia, according to deputies.
South Carolina students show growth on SC READY assessments
South Carolina students are making notable academic progress, with the latest SC READY test results showing statewide improvements in both reading and math, particularly in the early grades.
Overdose deaths decrease in S.C.
South Carolina had a six percent decrease in drug overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, marking the first decline in a decade, according to the SC Department of Public Health.
Powerball jackpot increases to $1.4 billion
Powerball leaders have increased the jackpot for tonight to an estimated $1.4 billion, said lottery officials.
Columbia Police searching for 48-year-old reported as missing by a loved one
Columbia Police are searching for a 48-year-old William Beason Jr. reported as missing by a loved one, say officers.
Ceremony marking 80 years since end of WWII honors 101-year-old Veteran
Tuesday marks 80 years since the Japanese Army officially surrendered in Tokyo Bay -- marking the end of WWII.
SC gas prices down slightly
The average price of gas in South Carolina fell in the past week as labor day passes by and fall gas prices set in.
Town of South Congaree releases statement with more information on Police Chief motor-vehicle incident
The Town of South Congaree has released a statement regarding the collision involving the town's chief that happened in Columbia last month.
2 people placed in custody after Labor Day shooting, officers say
Two people were placed in custody Tuesday morning after a domestic-related shooting that injured a man on Monday night on Broad Street, say police.
Winning lottery ticket sold in Winnsboro
Lottery players in Winnsboro should check your tickets!
Local Living: Tunnel to Towers 5K
Local Living: Tunnel to Towers 5K
CRFD firefighters control Tuesday morning apartment fire, body found
Columbia-Richland County firefighters were able to control an apartment fire on Tuesday morning, said CRFD.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.3 billion
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $1.3 billion. The next drawing is Wednesday.
Former USC Basketball star charged after assaulting woman who was holding a child, deputies say
Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested for a domestic violence incident that occurred last month.
Lee County firefighters respond to mobile home engulfed in flames
On Labor Day, Lee County Fire Department responded to a mobile home engulfed in flames, say officials.
