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SLED: 4 inmates pleaded guilty in deadly Lee Correctional Institution riot

Four inmates pleaded guilty to multiple charges for their part in the deadly riot at the Lee Correctional Institution in 2018.

Fairfield Co. jury finds man guilty of criminal sexual conduct with a minor

A Fairfield County jury found Carlos A. Cesmas-Gomez guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (2nd Degree).

Columbia Warriors to host ice hockey game this weekend to support local veterans

If you can't stand the heat this summer, head inside to cool off on the ice! The Columbia Warriors are back with another community ice hockey game this weekend and they want you to be a part of it to help support our local military veterans!

EPA: Carbon dioxide bad for humans well being

A U.S. Appeals Court shot down the notion to sue and challenge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) results. The agency's findings in a study say greenhouse gasses including carbon dioxide are hurtful, and harmful to the health and well being of humans.

Kershaw deputies investigate second gun store robbed in a week

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking gun dealers to secure their firearms after second gun store is robbed in one week

SC task force hopes to prevent human trafficking through new initiative

The attorney general’s office warns that traffickers frequently use the internet and social media to find their victims.

ABC's of Education: One Midlands school district is expanding

In our ABC's of Education we take a closer look at one Midlands school that is growing.

Cayce Police Department's "Character Camp" teaches kids positive attributes

Honesty, dependability, and motivation -- those are just a few of the characteristics that children are learning about at the Cayce Police Department's 2nd annual "Character Camp" at Cayce Elementary School.

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2 arrested for their roles in 2021 shooting, armed robbery

Lexington deputies arrested two men who allegedly shot into a house during an armed robbery in 2021.

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Richland Library Welcomes Fall Artists-in-Residence

Richland Library announced it's newest Artists-in-Residence, the Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab).

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2 men arrested after three county high-speed pursuit

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of two men today after an early morning drug search warrant on Green Hill Road in Lugoff resulted in a car chase.

Maxcy Gregg swimming pool to temporarily close during repairs

The Maxcy Gregg public swimming pool will temporarily close for maintenance starting on Thursday, July 20.

No injuries in house fire at Rosecliff Circle

No one is hurt after a house fire in Columbia yesterday afternoon.

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3rd annual Park Palooza to celebrate National Park Month

The City of Orangeburg Parks and Recreation Department is hosting it’s third annual Park Palooza on Saturday at Edisto Memorial Gardens.

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S.C. Highway Patrol seek information on fatal hit and run

The S.C. Highway Patrol is seeking information in a fatal hit and run that occurred on July 14 around 9:28 p.m. in Sumter County.

AG Wilson: 5 S.C. Department of Corrections officers indicted for contraband smuggling

The South Carolina Attorney General announced five South Carolina Department of Corrections officers were indicted for allegedly smuggling large amounts of contraband.

Two arrested after a home visit probation check-in

A West Columbia man and woman are facing charges after authorities found drugs in their home during a probation check-in.

Woman arrested after Fentanyl lab discovered in home

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says a woman was arrested after authorities discovered a Fentanyl lab operating in her home.

ABC's of Education: S.C. State honors legendary football coach with new turf

South Carolina State University is honoring a legendary football coach with new football field turf

Senior Resources, Meals-On-Wheels will unify with The Lourie Center

Senior Resources' Executive Director Andrew Boozer says combining the two organizations will allow them to maximize the need-based services provided by Meals-On-Wheels and the membership/per-class services provided by The Lourie Center.

Prisma Health physicians talk about the emotional side of going Back to School

In the midst of new school supplies and class schedules it's important to be aware of the emotions and challenges that may come during the school year.