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Columbia Fire Department responds to box truck fire

Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Tuesday morning that broke out in a box truck.

Pet of the Week: Baby!

Baby has been at the shelter since January and shelter staff don't understand why she's been overlooked. She is very sweet and well-mannered, gives gentle kisses, walks great on a leash, is most likely house trained, loves the car, and other dogs. Can you help?

Students to restart federal loan payments in October

More than a million students with federal loans will have to restart payments in October.

RCSD on scene of stand-off along Night Heron Court

RCSD on the scene of a domestic related stand off along Night Heron Court where authorities say shots have been fired.

Anne Frank's birthday - Remembering her legacy at USC Anne Frank Center

Over at the Anne Frank Center, educators say the exhibit brings her story to life and educates visitors about discrimination while also inspiring them to stand up against hate and inequality.

Suspect dead after shootout with deputies near Two Notch Road

"He came out shooting at our deputies. The two individual deputies that were the initial ones on scene, as soon as they arrived, and exited their vehicle, he shot at them with a pistol," Deputy Chief Maria Yturria says.

Lexington Coroner: Augusta Road motorcycle fatality identified

Rials was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.

Columbia gas averages $3.15/gallon, says Gas Buddy

Drivers in the Soda City are paying less for a gallon of gas then they were last week.

Coroner Rutherford releases name of Felicity's Bar & Grill homicide victim

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the victim of a homicide at the Felicity’s Bar And Grill on June 11.

Richland deputies respond to domestic incident, shots fired

Authorities are asking the public to stay away from the area.

MEN'S HEALTH WEEK: DHEC recommends taking action to prevent disease

According to DHEC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in South Carolina.

Investigation underway into box truck, train collision

Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to a box truck and train collision this afternoon around 3:45 p.m.

Richland Coroner ID's victim of homicide at Vault Nightclub

The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the victim of a homicide at the Vault Nightclub at 3106 Broad River Road on June 11.

Individuals accused of stealing $4,200 worth of Ulta Beauty merchandise

Lexington Police seek two individuals in alleged shoplifting.

Colonial Life Arena hosting Juneteenth Joy Fest, featuring Yolanda Adams

Several places are celebrating Juneteenth this weekend.

RCSD: Barricaded subject dead after stand off on Two Notch Rd.

Deputies say the incident began Monday at around 9 a.m. when an employee with a power company knocked on the suspect's door.

Traffic Advisory: Fontaine Road to Faust Street reopened

Columbia Fire Department says traffic is once again moving normal on Two Notch Road between Faust Street & Fontaine Road.

Newberry deputies: 2 tubers in Saluda River rescued after being stranded

Two tubers were rescued after being lost in the Saluda River Saturday night.

Newberry deputies search for suspect wanted in carjacking

Newberry authorities are searching an area off Dickert Street and Kendal Road for a suspect wanted in a carjacking in Clinton.

WWII Veteran’s remains to be buried at Elmwood Cemetery

The U.S. Army says a WWII veteran's remains will be buried in his hometown of Columbia this Saturday.

SCDC inmate sentenced to life in federal prison for role in drug conspiracy and murder

A SC Department of Corrections inmate was sentenced to life in federal prison following his involvement in the distribution of narcotics and a 2019 murder.

Lexington man charged with presenting gun during road rage incident

A man accused of presenting a firearm to a driver during a road rage incident last week was arrested on Friday says Lexington County Sheriff's Department.