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Students use 3-D printing to create sea lion feeding buckets for Riverbanks Zoo
Zookeepers at Riverbanks Zoo's Sea Lion Landing say their feeding buckets kept breaking, until students at Richland Two Institute of Innovation stepped in to help create a new one.
Sumter PD urges drivers to stay alert during Saturday's Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk
Beginning Saturday at 8 a.m. traffic will be controlled on Calhoun Street and other downtown area streets.
High-beam headlights lead to pursuit and couple's arrest
A couple is in custody in Sumter County after a chase with law enforcement.
Sumter deputies: Three men arrested following break-up altercation
Three men are in custody following a shooting and altercation over a break-up last month in Sumter.
Governor McMaster appoints Brian Gaines as Comptroller General
S.C. Dept. of Administration Executive Budget Director Brian Gaines, 41, will fill the role until the General Assembly elects a successor, say officials.
Governor McMaster calls General Assembly back for extra session
Governor McMaster has called the General Assembly to reconvene on May 16 at 12 p.m. for a special session to take up bond reform, budget, illegal gun possession, and protect life.
Eastbound lanes open; one westbound lane blocked from wreck on I-26 at mile marker 93
South Carolina Highway Patrol says all eastbound lanes are back open but one westbound lane is closed from a wreck on I-26.
EPA proposes new emission standards
The environmental protection agency (EPA) is proposing a new set of climate rules.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reintroduces bill to give law enforcement raises
Washington, DC (WOLO) --- In just a few days we will celebrate the law enforcement community that protects and serves members of the community. United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee wants to recognize…
DoorDash encounter with Army general inspires hopeful soldier
After failing her Army entrance exam, PFC Patricia Limbaga says she wasn't sure she'd ever get to this day. Until she had a chance run in with someone with Brigadier General Richard Harrison.
Lexington man sentenced 8 years in prison on financial crimes, drugs, gun charges
A Lexington Co. man will spend eight years in prison for financial crimes as well as drug and gun charges.
Columbia Police arrest man for Walmart fire on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting merchandise inside the Walmart at Garners Ferry Road Thursday.
RCSD investigates stabbings at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department is investigating two stabbing incidents that happened at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Calhoun Co. deputies seek vehicle in alleged break-in
Calhoun Co. Sheriff's Office needs the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in an alleged break-in of the Cameron Filling Station.
RCSD, Forest Acres PD called to break up two A.C. Flora High School fights
Forest Acres Police and Richland deputies were called to A.C. Flora High School to break up two fights earlier this afternoon.
Fort Jackson holds several events for military retirees May 18-20
The event returns for the first year since COVID.
Lexington Officers search for suspects in alleged theft of tools, vehicle battery
Lexington authorities are searching for two individuals who allegedly stole tools and a vehicle battery.
Columbia Police search for teenager considered armed, dangerous
Officers say 19 year-old Skieisha Ashley shot her 65 year-old friend on Howell Avenue Monday.
CRFD investigating small fire at Garners Ferry Walmart
No injuries were reported.
Gov. McMaster releases statement on the confirmation of new DHEC Board Chair
She has served on the Board since 2018 and has been Vice Chair since 2021.
Animal rescue case leads to 2 Sumter women charged
Two women involved with a local animal rescue have been charged after 27 dogs were found without food, water or care.
Sumter Police: Suspect involved in more than 125 auto break-ins
Sumter Police says a man charged with at least 125 auto break-ins will remain in jail.
Lawmakers look to boost state employees pay
The state's growing economy has lawmakers looking to boost planned raises for state employees.
Fairfield Co. Sheriff's Deputies search for 12 year old
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them locate a 12 year old girl they say has not been seen since reportedly running away Wednesday morning.
