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SLED: Former Camden Police Officer charged with Assault and Battery

SLED agents say a former Camden Police Officer has been charged with Assault and Battery and Misconduct in Office.

RCSD: Columbia man arrested on human trafficking charges

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of a Columbia man on human trafficking and other charges on June 5.

Former Dept. of Mental Health Public Safety Officer charged with Assault and Battery

SLED says 38 year-old Vincent Nocera was charged with assault and battery 3rd degree and Misconduct in Office on June 2.

Richland Co. Recreation Commission parks, offices closed on June 8

The Richland County Recreation Commission is closed tomorrow, June 8 for staff enrichment.

Columbia PD asking for tips regarding fatal shooting on Assembly St.

Columbia Police are continuing to investigate yesterday’s shooting on Assembly Street that left one person dead.

DHEC: 2 people exposed to rabid coyote in Lexington

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says two people were exposed to a coyote that tested positive for rabies.

Columbia VA Health Care System to host summer health fair

The Columbia VA Health Care System will host a Summer Health Fair on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Richland Co. Coroner identifies man shot and killed on Assembly Street

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was shot and killed in Columbia on Tuesday at Assembly Street.

CPD hosts 'Ceasefire Columbia' offender call in

The Columbia Police Department is working to deter crime throughout the capital city and have joint forces with various agencies during their 'Ceasefire Columbia' offender call in event.

Gov. McMaster urges SC lawmakers to pass bond reform this month

The governor said that if lawmakers pass a budget but fail to act on bond reform, he is considering keeping them at the statehouse until they send a bill to his desk.

RCSD offers programs and camps for youth with behavioral issues

"During the whole time, we're motivating the kids, we're not just getting on them, yelling at them, screaming at them. We're telling them we're here with them all the way because we actually want them to trust in us and know we'll be there for them through the process," says Acox.

Columbia Police: 1 man dead following shooting at 1400 block of Assembly Street

Columbia Police says one man is dead after a shooting occurred at the 1400 block of Assembly St. today.

Columbia FD: Investigation reveals Tropical Ridge Apartments fire caused by unattended cooking

The Columbia Fire Department says an investigation into the 3-alarm fire that resulted in the loss of Irmo Firefighter James Muller has been completed.

Columbia Police: 1 person found dead in vehicle at Walmart parking lot

Columbia Police responded to the Walmart on Garner's Ferry Road after a deceased person was found inside a vehicle in the parking lot earlier this afternoon.

Test It Tuesday: Firefighters ask public to check smoke, carbon monoxide alarms

Today is 'Test It Tuesday'!!

USGS reports another Earthquake near Elgin

The US Geological Survey reports and confirms a magnitude 1.72 earthquake centered near Elgin occurred at 9:14 PM Monday.

Pet of the Week: Galena & Henry!

These two are the PURRRFECT pets! Henry & Galena are just two of the hundreds of cats and kittens looking for their forever homes through Pawmetto Lifeline.

3 men plead guilty to armed robbery of a Columbia postal carrier

Three men pleaded guilty for robbing a postal carrier at gunpoint in Columbia last year.

Cayce Police: Runaway teen returned home safely

Police in Cayce say a 16 year-old runaway not seen since Tuesday has returned home safe.

Schedule set for Gamecocks-Gators Super Regional

The University of South Carolina baseball team and Florida will start the Gainesville Super Regional this Friday (June 9) at 6 p.m., the NCAA announced this morning (June 6).

Governor McMaster to host Energy Summit in Columbia

Governor Henry McMaster is set to host a day-long policy summit in Columbia on June 9 at 9 a.m.

Columbia Police mourns loss of K-9 Jesse

The Columbia Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Jesse.

Mom and daughter start nonprofit to help others with auto repair costs

"A car is your means to education, to healthcare, to childcare, to employment, and even to participate within the local economy to boost it, and so a car is not just a car. And I love that our nonprofit brings that to light to show that transportation really does affect all aspects of a life -- especially a family's life," says Williams.