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Injured bear removed from tree in Dillon County, later euthanized

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says a bear was removed from a tree in Dillon County after it was injured.

GoFundMe started for fiance of Staff Sgt. Jaime Contreras

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the fiance of Staff Sgt. Jaime Contreras.

Wreck Damages Tombstones And Graves At Lincoln Cemetery

Wreck damages tombstones and graves at local cemetery

Multiple tombstones and graves were damaged after a truck crashed in a local cemetery yesterday.

Lexington man sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm

A Lexington man was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Columbia VA Health Care System to host job fair

The Columbia VA Health Care System will host a Job Fair on June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday.

Dominion Energy: tree trimming activities continue this week

Tree trimming activities will continue this week along overhead utility lines in several neighborhoods, says Dominion Energy.

Lexington Police: Walmart shoplifting suspect wanted

Authorities are searching for an individual who allegedly shoplifted merchandise from Walmart in Lexington on May 6.

ABC's of Education: Savannah River Mission offers students STEM experience

The Savannah River Mission completion has renewed their agreement with Denmark-Technical college in hopes to start student careers at the Savannah River Site.

Military Matters: Ft. Jackson welcomes new Garrison Commander

Fort Jackson is introducing a new Garrison Commander.

Former officer says, "Multiple Sclerosis is not going to stop me" on journey to help others

"MS (multiple sclerosis) is not going to stop me. It's not the end all, tell all," says Mitchell.

Local Living: Summer Concert series

Summer Concert series in Columbia

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Sumter Police: No threat found following active shooter call at Morris College

Sumter Police say no threat was found after responded to an active shooter call at Morris College earlier today.

USC archaeology program explores Columbia's past

Sesquicentennial State Park was created in 1937, but was previously a plantation site as well as home to many tenant farmers in the 19th century.

Clarendon deputies search for two stolen Jeeps

Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two stolen Jeeps.

Richland County Offices, drop-off sites closed Monday for Juneteenth

Richland County Government offices will close June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Traffic Update: Lanes on Columbia Ave./US-378 now open

Authorities say all lanes of Columbia Avenue/US-378 have reopened after a collision.

Columbia Police: Bond denied for suspect in College St. home break-in

Columbia Police say bond was denied for a suspect after he broke into a College Street home on June 11.

Traffic Alert: Lanes closed on Columbia Ave/US-378 near King St.

Lexington Police say multiple lanes are closed on Columbia Avenue/US-378 near King Street due to a collision with injuries.

Columbia man sentenced to 15 years for possession of short-barreled rifle

A Columbia man was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after pleading guilty being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Possession of an Unregistered Short-Barreled Rifle.