Lexington police searching for accused shoplifters
Investigators say the people seen in these surveillance images took $180 in merchandise from the Circle-K on South Lake Dr. on August 7th.
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Blythewood man sentenced for human trafficking, drugs
The US Attorney's Office says 51 year old Brian Watson pleaded guilty to the attempted sexual trafficking of a minor and distribution of heroin.
Former Midlands doctor sentenced for unlawfully prescribing medication
The US Attorneys Office says between January of 2015 and November of 2019, James Williams prescribed a man and woman with more than 100,000 pills of various controlled substances such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.
Investigation underway after shooting in Richland County
Investigators say they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
Red Cross SC accepting donations to aid victims of Hawaii Wildfire
You can help the people of Hawaii. The Red Cross of South Carolina is accepting donations.
New parking device now on the streets in City of Columbia
New Barnacle parking device introduced for parking violations in City of Columbia
Columbia Animal Services hosts 'Clear the Shelter' event this month
The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelter event this month
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Week 0
Highlights from the first high school football week of the 2023 season.
BABCOCK BUILDING: Crews replace Bull Street District's historic dome
Originally built as a mental health facility, the Babcock Building has been renovated into hundreds of apartment units.
Congressman Joe Wilson makes Midlands stops during bus tour
All week, Wilson heard the concerns of the people he represents.
Campus Village debuts at USC, offers retail stores and new dining hall
The four buildings will house over 1,800 students, and include retail stores like Jimmy Johns, Starbucks, and The Gamecock General Store.
Camden police investigate elementary school bomb threat
The Camden Police Department continues to investigate a bomb threat they say was called into the the Camden Elementary School Thursday morning.
Gamecock baseball coach Mark Kingston gets extension, raise
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a two-year contract extension of head baseball coach Mark Kingston, it was announced this afternoon (Friday, Aug. 18).
SC Gas prices down slightly as we head into the weekend
Gas prices are down just slightly as we head into the weekend.
Local Living: Splash Pads and the State Museum
The State Museum is hosting Friday Night Laser Lights on Friday, August 18th
Governor orders flags to fly at half staff in memory of Senator John Scott Jr.
Governor McMaster ordered flags atop the State House be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in honor of Senator John L. Scott, Jr
Lexington Police continue search for domestic violence suspect
The Lexington Police Department continues the search for a man accused of domestic violence
COMET to provide free bottled water on Fridays in August at the Central hub
COMET Bus Service wants to help riders beat the heat. They, along with contractor RATP Dev, will provide bottled water at the COMET Central hub every Friday in August
Going on Safari? Tickets now on sale for Riverbanks Zoo & Garden's Zoofari event
Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's Zoofari event
New Campus Village student residential housing development grand opening today
The University of South Carolina held a grand opening for the Campus Village student residential housing development
Lexington PD looking for man accused of threatening woman with gun
The Lexington Police Department hopes you can help them locate 30 year old Marquel Ross from Lexington
CPD searches for woman accused of using stolen credit card
Columbia Police are asking for your help identifying and locating a woman accused of using a stolen debit card
ABC Columbia News Exclusive: Lahaina wildfires destroy home of USC grads, how you can help
"I don't know what to do... I don't know what to do...These power lines are gonna come down and I'm scared they're gonna come down on my car while I'm waiting. I've never been so scared in my whole life. We shouldn't have taken separate cars, I should've just left it and gone with them," says Jenna while stuck in traffic.
Clemson: Be on the lookout for invasive hornet
The hornet was first spotted by a beekeeper in Georgia who reported it to authorities there. They say it is the first time the species has been spotted in the United States.
Coroner releases new details concerning body found in Midlands hotel
Officials say an autopsy determined the body was that of a white male around six feet tall with unkempt facial hair and brownish grey hair pulled back in a pony tail.
