According to an agency spokesperson, the order "requires all physicians and healthcare practitioners, institutions and providers who test for the presence of xylazine in victims of overdoses to report laboratory-confirmed positive results to DHEC within three business days or face a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 a day for each violation."
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department said one eastbound lane on I-26 from Lake Murray Boulevard toward Harbison was temporarily closed after a woman was seen falling onto the interstate.
The Columbia-Richland Fire wants to keep you safe this Halloween. They are reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe
US Attorney Adair Buroughs says the US Dept. of Justice awarded $482,804 to support Project Safe Neighborhoods in South Carolina.
Officials say detention center staff discovered the detainee non-responsive in his cell around 7:15 Thursday morning.
Discounted tickets are available online until midnight tonight!
Dominion Energy's outage tracker says power has been restored along Gibson Road after a DUI collision knocked down a power pole last night.
The judge announced that he would make a decision whether to grant Lair bond by Thursday afternoon.
"This is going to be such an important step forward in helping us explain to parents, to the public, to interested citizens, how their hard earned dollars are being spent to deliver real results for our students," says SC Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
According to an incident report, the assault took place at Hugine Suites on College Ave.
Investigators say just before 10:30 Wednesday morning officers in Junction City, Kansas detained Demetrius Jones during a traffic stop.
October is here and here's something to howl about, a pet adoption special
The FBI (Federal Bureau Investigation) is offering a reward totaling up to $25,000 for four Bibb County Jail inmates who they believe could be in SC, NC or Virginia.
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after a mattress factory received a bomb threat.
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire.
Former Columbia City Councilmember Tameika Isaac Devine won the primary with more than 50% of the vote.
There is a war of words in the race for Cayce mayor, specifically words on a post card.
"Well the tech economy, the STEM economy, and aerospace -- those are huge. With salaries starting at 6 figures, with hardly any college education required, we found that many of the students here had no idea that these were options," says Obidike.
It's Red Ribbon Week and Richland County School District One school kicked it off with a parade.
A low country teenager made history at her school after being elected the first black Homecoming queen in the school's 155 year history.
On Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that 42 attorneys general have sued Meta in federal and state courts.
A pedestrian was killed after a fatal collision on an Orangeburg County highway, say troopers.
The Columbia-Richland Fire (CRFD) is reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe.
Jimmy Buffet will steal your heart with his short legs and big smile! He's looking for a foster home through Pawmetto Lifeline!
Tuesday the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department announced the death of K9 Bono.
