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Lexington Co. coroner identifies person killed in collision

The Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a person killed in a collision earlier this week.

FCSO: Owner of an Upstate boutique facing charges

Deputies in Fairfield County say the owner of an Upstate boutique is facing charges in the Midlands.

ODPS officers seize drugs after search warrant served

ODPS officers say drugs, and money were seized after the department served a search warrant.

16-year-old seen last month returns home, say Sumter Co. deputies

Deputies say the teen has returned home.

SCDNR closes unnamed WMA Kershaw County after bait found in area

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has temporarily closed the unnamed WMA on Buffalo Creek Road in Kershaw County to hunting, say officials.

City of Columbia highlights National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The City of Columbia is highlighting January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Richland County deputies searching for missing teen

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for a missing teen last seen in December, says RCSD.

LCSD: Man arrested after leading deputies on pursuit

In Lexington County deputies say a man who jumped out of a car and ran from deputies after leading them on a pursuit has been arrested.

Columbia-Richland firefighters put out 2 fires in same subdivision

Columbia-Richland firefighters say they responded to a fire involving multiple homes in the Summit subdivision on Thursday, Jan. 1.

SCDMV to issue Revolutionary War license plates

A new license plate commemorating the Revolutionary War will be available to South Carolinians starting Friday. Jan. 2, 2026.

Sc Governor Proclaims Janaury As Interfaith Harmony Month

SC governor proclaims January as Interfaith Harmony Month

Earlier Tuesday, Dec. 30, Governor Henry McMaster issued a formal proclamation making January South Carolina Interfaith Harmony Month.

RCSD searching for person accused of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty

Richland County deputies are searching for a person accused of shoplifting at a local beauty store, say deputies.

RCSD concludes search at national park

Richland County deputies say after several hours of searching, the search was terminated.

Driver flown to trauma center after morning collision

Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office says a driver was medevaced to a trauma center after an early Tuesday morning collision.

40-year-old arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 40-year-old man was arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Sumter Police searching for man last seen after being released from hospital

Sumter Police are searching for a man last seen at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday after being released from the local hospital, say police.

Man arrested in the Whitmire area on multiple drug charges

Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster says deputies conducted an operation in the Whitmire area that resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old man.

South Carolinians searching for jobs can utilize SC Works

As 2025 winds down the dilemma about what new year’s resolution to make is here once again.

Lexington Police: Area reopens after firefighters control fire

Lexington Police is asking drivers to avoid Martel Drive as Lexington County Fire Service is in the area handling a structure fire.

Midlands Fireworks Ordinance

As people ring in the new year, the City of Cayce wants to remind residents about the fireworks ordinance.

Local Living: Capital City Fireworks, Riverbanks Zoo's lights display

Local Living: Events to enjoy as you ring in the new year!

CPD: Arrest made in fatal Bailey Street shooting

Columbia Police Department says investigators have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that happened during the Christmas holiday.