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Richland County Coroner identifies man killed in I-126 crash

The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the man who died Friday afternoon after a crash on I-126.

West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater reopen after closure

All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater are now open after being temporarily closed, according to the City of West Columbia website.

Sumter police seeking the public's help finding 15-year-old

The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing teen last seen on Saturday, said the SPD.

Fireworks ordinances in the Midlands

For anyone lighting up the sky for 2024, here is a list of firework ordinances in the Midlands.

City of Columbia holding annual Capital City Fireworks display

The City of Columbia is holding its annual Capital City Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at Midnight.

City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024

The City of Columbia’s Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024.

SCSU ROTC cadets appear on Good Morning America

Friday morning two ROTC cadets were on Good Morning America where they received a super surprise.

Local Living: Fireworks Safety

Person wanted in Lexington County dead after Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26

A wanted person is dead after a Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26 near Colonial Life Blvd, said RCSD.

Abc Columbia And The American Red Cross Partnering Together For New Year’s Blood Drive

ABC Columbia and American Red Cross host January blood drive

You can help save lives in the Midlands in the new year.

DHEC promotes free Tobacco Quitline resources

The Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding folks that they offer a tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Missing West Columbia 15-year-old found safe

The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 15-year-old boy.

CRFD: Southbound traffic reopens as firefighters get house fire under control

Southbound traffic on Farrow Road is now moving again while the northbound side of Farrow Road is still closed, said fire officials.

Columbia Animal Shelter Holding Adoptions For $1

City of Columbia Animal Shelter hosting $1 adoption special

City of Columbia Animal Shelter officials are hoping you’ll want a new best friend in the new year.

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate to be charged with arson following cell fire

A detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is charged with arson after setting his mattress on fire.

Gilbert home destroyed in Friday morning fire, Lexington County firefighters say

The Lexington County Fire Service says a home is destroyed after a Friday morning fire.

Health officials give update as respiratory illnesses surge in South Carolina

Respiratory illnesses like RSV, the flu and COVID continue to spread in the Palmetto State.

McMaster issues proclamation for SC Interfaith Harmony Month

January is Interfaith Harmony Month in South Carolina.

Powerball jackpot rises to $760M

An estimated $760 million jackpot will be up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing after no winning ticket was drawn last night.

Local Living: Jazz on the River

RCSD: Four juveniles arrested for breaking into sheriff’s department gym

Four juveniles have been arrested and will be charged as adults after two separate burglaries in Richland County, say the sheriff's department.

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Lexington County deputies warns of phone scam

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a phone scam where someone is pretending to be a deputy, said the sheriff's office.