Funeral arrangements announced for Master Police Officer Tony Rhinehart
The Columbia Police Department has shared the funeral arrangements for Master Police Officer Tony Rhinehart after receiving permission from his family.
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Three legislators create "Freedom Caucus of South Carolina," members say caucus with similar name not doing its job
Representatives Todd Rutherford, Deon Tedder, and Roger Kirby announced they have filed paperwork to create a new caucus named the "Freedom Caucus of South Carolina."
Girl Scouts meet Governor McMaster at State House
Governor Henry McMaster got some very special visitors this afternoon at his office at the State House.
Congressman Clyburn works to increase broadband internet access in rural South Carolina areas
“The main reason why people leave rural communities is not because people don’t like the quietness or the beautiful streets but because it lacks what they need," Saluda's mayor said. "Broadband will help bring some of those resources in.”
Sumter Police: man dead of self-inflicted gunshot following domestic incident
The Sumter Police Department says a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot after an ongoing domestic situation that escalated this morning.
SC Physician Assistants to rally at State Capitol in support of healthcare access bill
South Carolina Physician Assistants (PAs) will rally at the State Capitol on March 8 to support a bill that would improve healthcare access.
UPDATE: Orangeburg deputies say 17 year-old missing male a hoax
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says the case of a 17 year-old missing male was discovered to be a hoax.
Lexington man accused of running car into home with children inside
Deputies say he is charged with Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Malicious Injury to Property, failure to stop for blue lights, and three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child.
Pet of the Week: Virgil
Virgil is a big boy, but don't let his size or breed fool you. He is the sweetest boy, and one of the Kershaw County Humane Society's longest residents, at no fault of his own. Can you help this guy finally find his 'furever' home?
South Carolina Connections Academy opens enrollments for 2023-24 school year
South Carolina Connections Academy enrollments for grades K-11/2023-24 school year are now open.
Sumter Police respond to call, arrive at Summit Drive to investigate
Sumter officers are at the Summit Drive area after responding to a call after 9:30 a.m.
Columbia International University mourns loss of beloved student-athlete
Columbia International University is mourning the loss of student and athlete John-Hunter James after he was involved in a traffic accident in Georgia on March 6.
3 of 4 people kidnapped in Mexico confirmed from S.C.
Federal authorities have confirmed three people from South Carolina have been kidnapped in Mexico.
SC Forestry Commission suggest you delay outdoor burns
The South Carolina Forestry Commission says low humidity in addition to high winds that are expected Tuesday and Wednesday of this week could create the perfect conditions for outdoor burns to quickly become wildfires.
Black Balloon Day honors lives lost to drug overdoses in Lexington and Richland Counties
The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council held its annual Black Balloon Day -- honoring lives lost to drug abuse in Lexington and Richland counties in 2022.
Scout Motors to bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands
Scout Motors is bringing its first manufacturing plant to Blythewood. The company says it will build an all electric next generation trucks and SUVs and the $2 billion investment will bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands.
City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts calls for volunteers
Volunteers will count pedestrians and cyclists at one location for two hours.
Columbia gas prices average $3.00 per gallon
Gas prices in Columbia have risen five cents this past week.
Columbia man arrested in shooting incident after fleeing scene
Newberry deputies arrested 28 year-old Tyrell Rakeem Sanders for a shooting incident that happened on Gray Street, in the Helena Community.
Fairfield Coroner identifies 19 year-old in fatal vehicle collision
The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the individual who was involved in a fatal collision on State Hwy 213 near Alston Rd. in Jenkinsville in the early hours of March 6.
Accident involving train, pedestrian under investigation
Troopers say it happened near the intersection of Two Notch Rd. and Fashion Dr. around 10am.
Driver hurt in crash after vehicle rolled over
Irmo firefighters responded to a wreck yesterday that caused a vehicle to roll over, trapping the driver inside.
Woman arrested after puppies found in trash bag
Spartanburg officials say nine puppies were found in a trash bag in the woods last month.
Columbia Police: Suspect in weekend shooting incident at Walmart turns himself in
Columbia Police says the suspect responsible for shooting and injuring a man outside the Walmart on Garners Ferry Road has turned himself in.
Columbia Police mourns loss of Officer Tony Rhinehart
Columbia Police are mourning the loss of one of their own today.
