Newberry Co. Traffic Alert: Hwy 121/ Old Newberry Highway blocked
Authorities are asking the public to avoid Hwy 121 near Old Newberry Highway for several hours after a motor vehicle accident.
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Suspect in Colleton Co Courthouse bomb threat arrested
Earlier this month a bomb threat was called in at the Colleton County Courthouse and an inmate is facing charges for calling in that threat during the trial.
2 million air fryers recalled after reports of fires
Two million Corsori air fyers are being recalled by the company Atekcity Corporation.
Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women beat Tennessee 73-60
Zia Cooke scored 19 points and Kierra Fletcher had 15 as No. 1 South Carolina spoiled Tennessee’s pack-the-paint strategy in a 73-60 victory Thursday night.
Blue Marlin Chef, Columbia firefighters save employee experiencing cardiac arrest
Columbia firefighters and staff from Blue Marlin Restaurant in the Vista were recognized Thursday morning for saving the life of an employee that went into cardiac arrest.
Groundbreaking ceremony at South Main Street
The area of Main Street between the State House and Blossom Street is getting a makeover.
SLED: Chester man charged with dogfighting, ill treatment of animals
SLED agents charged 52 year-old Burton Lashawn Mincey Jr. on Feb. 14 for dogfighting.
New housing development coming to Two Notch Road
Columbia’s newest housing development will be on Two Notch Road, thanks to The United Way.
Richland Dist. One releases statement on student, teacher altercation
A spokesperson for the district says it happened at C.A. Johnson High School when a teacher and student had a verbal exchange which escalated into a physical altercation.
Infant in Spartanburg surrendered under Safe Haven Act
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center officials accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel's Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Feb. 20.
Richland deputies searching for robbery and assault suspect
Richland County investigators are asking the public's help in identifying an alleged robbery suspect.
7 year-old threatens students, teacher with knife
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a 7 year-old kindergarten student was found in possession of a 12- inch knife at Cherryvale Elementary School on Feb. 23.
RCSD: 17 year-old arrested in homicide of elderly woman
Richland deputies say a 17 year-old male is in custody after an elderly woman was found deceased outside of her home.
Cayce PD searches for woman accused of dozens of harassing calls
The Cayce Police Department is hoping members of the public can help them find a woman accused of making threatening calls.
Local Living: Cottontown Art Crawl is coming back!
The Cottontown Art Crawl is back next month!
Midlands Technical College remembers historic Harbison Institute
This Black History Month, Midlands Technical College remembers Harbison Institute.
Prisma Health doctors gather for "Black Men and Women in White Coats" event
The gathering was called "Black men and women in white coats." Black doctors, medical residents, and staff met to encourage everyone in the community to make health everyone's top priority.
In-home care advocates rally at State House
Today a group of advocates met at the State House to discuss the need for more in-home care for people living with disabilities.
The COMET accepting applications for leadership program
The COMET is accepting applications for The COMET Academy, a free leadership program for individuals interested in learning how public transit works.
UPDATE: Bull St. open again following natural gas line cut
Earlier today, Columbia firefighters said Bull St. was blocked in both directions between Elmwood Ave. and Jefferson St. due to a cut natural gas line.
Fort Jackson General invites public to tour of post
The public is invited to a special and up-close night view of Fort Jackson's Basic Combat Training on Feb. 28.
Fairfield Coroner releases name in State Hwy 34 East fatal collision
The name of an individual who was involved in a fatal collision was released by the Fairfield Coroner.
Vice President Harris to visit Columbia on Monday
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Columbia on Feb. 27 to talk about the Biden administration's efforts in expanding high-speed internet nationwide.
Benedict College awarded $130,000 in rehabilitation project
A historic building on a Midlands college campus is getting a facelift.
Sumter Coroner identifies elderly man in collision
The Sumter Coroner has identified an elderly man who died in a collision Tuesday.
