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RCSD: Westwood High School found with potential weapons, threatening notebook

Richland County Sheriff's Department says a high school student was found with potential weapons, and a threatening notebook.

RCSD investigating after multiple houses, vehicles hit with gunfire

Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are investigating after a shooting incident happened on Sunday night.

Columbia Police asking for help identifying male accused of attempting to rob store clerk

Columbia Police are asking for help identifying a male who attempted to rob a store clerk, said police.

Columbia mother sentenced to 45 years for triplets’ death, child neglect

A Columbia mother has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury convicted her for the death of one of her infant triplets and the neglect of her two other children, said the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office.

RCSD: Juvenile arrested in connection with stolen vehicle, accused of vehicle collision

Richland County Sheriff's Department says a juvenile was arrested on Saturday night after a report of a collision.

South Carolina Department of Transportation

SCDOT to temporarily close I-20 Westbound ramp to I-26 Westbound in Richland County

SCDOT says there will be an overnight closure of the I-20 Westbound ramp to I-26 Westbound (Exit 64B) for construction.

South Carolina State Fair awards $530,000 in scholarships to 53 students

The South Carolina State Fair has announced the recipients of its 2025 Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, awarding $530,000 in scholarships to 53 high school seniors across the Palmetto State.

LIST: See which 2024 SC baby names are climbing the popularity charts

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South Carolina drivers face higher gas prices as national trend continues upward

The average price of gas jumped in the past week, with gas prices in South Carolina rising a total of 5.7 cents Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina.

SC Dept. of Public Safety invites feedback on law enforcement standards

The South Carolina Dept. of Public Safety (SCDPS) is asking for public input about the agency in order to maintain standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Newberry Co. deputies searching for person accused of entering store with assault rifle

Newberry County deputies are searching for someone accused of entering a store with an assault rifle, said deputies.

Cayce Police Dept announces arrest of man in relation to burglary charges

The Cayce Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on burglary charges, said the dept.

SC Attorney General announces arrests in "Devil in Disguise" investigation

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Attorney General Alan Wilson announced additional indictments in a drug trafficking investigation called "Devils in Disguise". So far, officials say indictments have been…

Two killed in a vehicle collision on Neely Wingard Road in Lexington Co.

Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a vehicle collision on Neely Wingard Road and Ben Franklin Road Sunday in Lexington.

Columbia PD investigating shooting on Bailey Street

According to the Columbia Police Department, officers are investigating a shooting at the 6100 block of Bailey St.

Sc Athletic Hall Of Fame Gets New Home At State Museum

SC Athletic Hall of Fame finds home at SC State Museum

Displays include memorabilia from South Carolina athletes and coaches -- including signed baseballs, Olympic gold medals, and game worn jerseys -- creating a permanent sports exhibit within the state museum.

Arrest made in South Congaree armed robbery

According to the South Congaree Police Department, 20-year-old Nathaniel Wayne Thomas has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery investigation in the Town of South Congaree.

Former President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on…