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.
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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.
SCEMD seeks input through Hurricane Evacuation Study
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is hoping to get your input on next year's Hurricane Evacuation plan.
Richland School District One providing meals during the summer
Today is the first day of the district's Seamless Summer Option.
Gas prices in Columbia: $3.18/ gallon average
In your consumer news the price of gas in Columbia has risen during the past week.
Orangeburg man in custody following 10-hour standoff with deputies
A man has been charged after a standoff with authorities says Orangeburg Sheriff Ravenell.
Deputies attempt to locate stolen Honda ATV in Clarendon County
Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a stolen Honda ATV.
Clarendon Co. authorities seek U-Haul connected to theft
Clarendon Co. authorities are searching for a U-Haul connected to the theft of power tools and a Samsung washer and Dryer.
Columbia Fire Dept. rescues 6 stranded rafters on Congaree River
Officials say the rafters became stranded on an island upstream from the Rosewood Boat Landing.
ON THE ROAD: Gilbert
A new local business off its Main Street is making the small town worth a stop for a different reason.
UPDATE: I-20 lanes cleared following hazmat spill
The SC Highway Patrol says eastbound lanes on I-20 are cleared following an accident.
Police: Missing 10 year-old located safely
She was located safely.
RCSD: 86-year old vulnerable adult located
Richland deputies say a missing vulnerable adult has been located.
Lexington PD identify suspect accused in Ulta Beauty shoplifting
Lexington PD says an alleged shoplifting suspect has been identified.
Richland deputies investigate assaults at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland Co. Sheriff's Department says an investigation is underway after two inmates were assaulted on June 4 at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Orangeburg Co. School District to provide free summer meals for children
Free meals for children 18 years and younger will be provided during the summer as part of Orangeburg Co. School District’s Summer Meals Program.
