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Suspect fires on deputies, police

Richland Co. deputies say they responded to Broad River Rd. near Omarest Dr. early Friday morning after reports of a man sitting in a car with a long gun.

Local Living: A look at some events in the Midlands this weekend

In our look at Local Living, we are talking about some events this weekend in the City of Columbia

Traffic stop yields marijuana seizure

Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office say a faulty traffic light lead to the discovery of a large amount of marijuana.

Pawmetto Lifeline helping control cat population at Midlands prison

Officials say this coming Monday they will partner with the Department of Corrections in an effort to trap feral cats at Kirkland Correctional Institution.

SCDNR offering free boat inspections for Labor Day weekend

If you plan on hitting the water this Labor Day weekend, the Department of Natural Resources can make sure you're ship-shape and it won't cost you a dime.

CDC marks increase in Midlands' COVID hospitalizations

According to the CDC, both Richland and Lexington Counties have seen a more than 60% increase in hospitalizations for COVID in the past week.

Lexington police seek suspect in AC thefts

Investigators say the man seen in this surveillance image took the units, valued at $1200, from Lowe's on Sunset Blvd. on August 14th.

Columbia Police announce temporary road closures for Saturday's Main Street Latin Festival

Temporary road closures for tomorrow's Main Street Latin Festival

Midlands man accused of attempting to solicit minor on-line

A spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office says Benjamin Catoe solicited a person he believed to be a minor for sex and encouraged them to produce child sexual abuse material.

West Nile detected among Columbia mosquitos

A city spokesperson says in an effort to control the insect's population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, the city will be spraying through the remainder of the summer.

City of Columbia offices will be closed on Labor Day

City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023.

Gas Prices in SC averaging $3.41 per gallon

Drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $3.41 per gallon, according to AAA.

Bond denied for Richland County Store owner accused in shooting of teen

Chow is charged in the shooting death of 14 year old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.

High school football game cancelled due to surge in COVID

COVID is once again impacting the Midlands high school athletic calendar.

Deputies: Woman killed, man injured in Thursday night shooting

Richland Co. Deputies say what began as a response to a water leak turned into a murder investigation.

COMET to hand out free bottled water as part of its Hydrate Me Campaign

The COMET and its prime contractor RATP Dev are handing out free water in Columbia today through its Hydrate Me Campaign.

Richland Co. Sheriff's Department warning of scam calls

According to the Sheriff’s Department, scammers have been calling people and pretending to be RCSD Deputies.

Local Living: Repticon, Stomp the Swamp, and more

Take a look at some of the events happening around town in a look at your Local Living

Newberry College celebrates opening of new nursing facility

Previously, Newberry’s nursing program shared a building with other departments. Students and staff say that a new building will allow for better instruction.

Opinions vary after SC Supreme Court upholds fetal heartbeat law

Many are expressing their approval and disapproval after South Carolina Supreme Court ruling the state’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act constitutional.

New joint police substation opens in Orangeburg

The opening of a new substation at the corners of Goff Avenue and Buckley Street is a joint effort between Orangeburg's Department of Public Safety, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina State University, and Claflin University.