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SC Senate subcommittee advances anti-transgender bill despite opposition from public

Senators are divided on the issue.

Fairfield authorities recover gun from student at Kelly Miller Elementary School

Fairfield deputies are investigating an incident where a student at Kelly Miller Elementary School was in possession of a firearm.

One dead, another in critical condition after shooting in Bethune

Kershaw County deputies say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Bethune Wednesday night.

ABC's of Education: Lexington teacher gets prestigious award honor

Local teacher is honored with prestigious award

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Suspected shooter faces additional charges

A suspect connected with a shooting earlier this month is being hit with additional charges.

Staley, Boston honored at Final Four Wednesday

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and Aliyah Boston repeated as Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s Coach of the Year and Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year

National Nutrition Month celebration provides guests with chef demonstrations, healthy eating tips

To celebrate National Nutrition Month, Richland County invited community members together to give them tips and ideas on healthier eating and living.

USC students are ready for Women's Final Four

Manufacturing Madness: Lockheed Martin Takes Home Trophy

Lockheed Martin takes home 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness trophy

The "final four" of basketball tips off this weekend, but this morning, a “final four” of a different kind was at the State House.

Newberry Coroner identifies 63 year-old victim in tire versus car collision

Newberry Coroner and the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a tire versus car fatal collision that happened on March 26 in the afternoon.

CPD: 14 year-old charged in Frankie's Fun Park shooting incident

A 14 year-old male has been arrested in connection to a shooting at Frankie's Fun Park on March 13.

Columbia location to receive Sephora at Kohl's experience

A new, full-sized Sephora will soon be added inside a Kohl's here in the Midlands sometime this year.

The Market at Richland Library returns with fresh produce, original artwork

The Market is returning this year on April 5 and will feature local artisans and fresh produce at the foyer of Richland Library Main

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial

South Carolina senior guard Brea Beal knew she could trust Dawn Staley before she even suited up for the Gamecocks.

House fire in Eastover leaves one person injured, say Columbia firefighters

Richland firefighters responded to a house fire on Reese Road in Eastover before 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday.

Victim, suspect identified in Mallet Hill Rd. murder, standoff

Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say they responded to a shooting Sunday at the apartment complex and Straw was found outside of one of the buildings.

Brown declares win in City Council race, King concedes

The City of Columbia has a new member representing District four.

Columbia's District 4 holds election for newest council person, residents react

Residents of District 4 in Columbia are casting their ballots to choose the newest City Council Member in Tuesday's special election.

High school students attend Dominion Energy job training for line workers and electricians

Dominion Energy is looking to recruit high school students to work in the energy industry after graduation.

Veterans lead the charge to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina

According to a recent poll, 72 percent of South Carolina residents support cannabis being used for medical purposes.

CPD: Pedestrian injured by vehicle on Gervais St. in critical, but stable condition

The Columbia Police Department says the pedestrian who was injured by a vehicle yesterday on Gervais Street is in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.