Endangered Gopher frogs released to boost numbers
An endangered species is getting a boost from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
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Incarcerated fathers voice bedtime stories for their children
"I always talk to him and tell him to always shoot for what he wants, to be what he wants to be in life. And this ain't the place to be at. Everybody makes mistakes, but you gotta correct them and do better. That's why I chose this book," says the inmate.
Lexington Police: Officers to assist in funeral escort of WWII veteran
Lexington Police are telling travelers to be aware that officers will be assisting in the funeral escort of a WWII veteran who was declared missing in action on August 1, 1943.
Palmetto Boys and Girls celebrate this year's class
Today at the State House, hundreds of students from the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs celebrated this year's class.
Injured bear removed from tree in Dillon County, later euthanized
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says a bear was removed from a tree in Dillon County after it was injured.
GoFundMe started for fiance of Staff Sgt. Jaime Contreras
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the fiance of Staff Sgt. Jaime Contreras.
Wreck damages tombstones and graves at local cemetery
Multiple tombstones and graves were damaged after a truck crashed in a local cemetery yesterday.
Lexington man sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm
A Lexington man was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Columbia VA Health Care System to host job fair
The Columbia VA Health Care System will host a Job Fair on June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday.
Dominion Energy: tree trimming activities continue this week
Tree trimming activities will continue this week along overhead utility lines in several neighborhoods, says Dominion Energy.
Lexington Police: Walmart shoplifting suspect wanted
Authorities are searching for an individual who allegedly shoplifted merchandise from Walmart in Lexington on May 6.
ABC's of Education: Savannah River Mission offers students STEM experience
The Savannah River Mission completion has renewed their agreement with Denmark-Technical college in hopes to start student careers at the Savannah River Site.
Military Matters: Ft. Jackson welcomes new Garrison Commander
Fort Jackson is introducing a new Garrison Commander.
Former officer says, "Multiple Sclerosis is not going to stop me" on journey to help others
"MS (multiple sclerosis) is not going to stop me. It's not the end all, tell all," says Mitchell.
Local Living: Summer Concert series
Summer Concert series in Columbia
Sumter Police: No threat found following active shooter call at Morris College
Sumter Police say no threat was found after responded to an active shooter call at Morris College earlier today.
USC archaeology program explores Columbia's past
Sesquicentennial State Park was created in 1937, but was previously a plantation site as well as home to many tenant farmers in the 19th century.
Clarendon deputies search for two stolen Jeeps
Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two stolen Jeeps.
Richland County Offices, drop-off sites closed Monday for Juneteenth
Richland County Government offices will close June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Traffic Update: Lanes on Columbia Ave./US-378 now open
Authorities say all lanes of Columbia Avenue/US-378 have reopened after a collision.
Columbia Police: Bond denied for suspect in College St. home break-in
Columbia Police say bond was denied for a suspect after he broke into a College Street home on June 11.
Traffic Alert: Lanes closed on Columbia Ave/US-378 near King St.
Lexington Police say multiple lanes are closed on Columbia Avenue/US-378 near King Street due to a collision with injuries.
Columbia man sentenced to 15 years for possession of short-barreled rifle
A Columbia man was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after pleading guilty being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Possession of an Unregistered Short-Barreled Rifle.
Richland Dist. 2 narrows down superintendent candidates
The candidate selected will replace Dr. Baron Davis who resigned earlier this year.
