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Columbia Police arrest man connected to a gas station shooting that injured two

Columbia police say they have arrested a man connected to a shooting at a gas station that injured two people Wednesday night.

Historic Babcock Building Cupola ceremony and restoration update

Ceremony held for the reconstruction of the historic Babcock Building's landmark cupola

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Coroner identifies man who died after running from Lexington County Deputies

Coroner: Man who died after apprehension by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies is identified

Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial bill signing of First Steps Bill

Out of the State House, Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial bill signing of First Steps Bill

LCSD: Man dies after running from Lexington County Deputies

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is trying to determine how a man that ran from deputies ended up dead.

BECOMING A BULLDOG: Large freshman class arrives at SC State

With so much interest in the school, the university is having to look for more housing options for its students.

Richland County School District One celebrates new school year

Wednesday morning, teachers and district employees gathered in Dreher High School's auditorium to kick off a new year.

Local Living: Clear the Shelter Event

Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelter event.

Tugboat filled with diesel fuel sinks off of SC coast

According to the US Coast Guard the 59 foot boat sank Tuesday night three miles off the coast.

Back to School Bus Stop Safety from Columbia Fire

Here are some tips to keep in mind if you have children riding a bus each day from the Columbia Fire Department

Drivers reminded of intersection closure in Irmo

The City of Columbia says the Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs.

West Avenue South Bridge in Sumter County set to close for maintenance

SCDOT says the bridge on West Avenue South (S43-52) at Duckford Branch in Sumter County will be closed to thru traffic starting Monday, August 14, for maintenance

NC parents accused of taking children from Midlands foster home

According to deputies, Branch and Ritchey took the children to North Carolina and hid them from their legal guardians and law enforcement.

ABC's of Education: SC State University sends reminders to students ahead of new semester

South Carolina State University is sending a reminder to incoming and students returning to the University for this fall semester. Campus will soon be bustling with students as residence halls open their doors.

Prisma to offer grief classes for children who've lost loved ones

One in 10 children will experience the death of a loved one by the age of 18. According to Prisma officials the hardest part is coping with that loss.

UPDATE: RCSD arrests man suspected of stealing police cruiser

RCSD, Lexington County Sheriff's arrest man accused stealing a RCSD police cruiser over the weekend.

Maxcy Gregg public swimming pool set to reopen Thursday

Officials say maintenance repairs have been completed on the Maxcy Gregg public swimming pool

SHORTFALL: Red Cross asking for donors to give blood during month of August

More people are now able to give blood after recent changes in the Red Cross eligibility guidelines.

Charging stations and battery production -- USC professor discusses future of electric vehicles

In July, seven automakers pledged over $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across North America -- which officials say could double the approximate 900 charging ports currently available across South Carolina.

Deadline approaching for P-EBT address verification

South Carolina Department of Social Services has a message for parents whose children received free or reduced price meals during the 2022-2023 school year.