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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report
On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Attorney General Alan Wilson released the annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report.
SC Lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session
State lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session.
3 displaced after Palisades Circle afternoon fire
Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews responded to a house fire on Monday afternoon, says CRFD.
Columbia Police investigating deadly Sunday night hit-and-run
Columbia Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run.
Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget Monday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2026).
SCDOT will conduct bridge repairs on Elmwood Avenue in Richland County
SCDOT will close the right westbound lane of Elmwood Avenue for bridge repairs over the weekend, say officials.
SLED: Georgia man facing charges after obtaining money under false pretense
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a 26 man was charged with obtaining property under false pretenses, and forgery.
Columbia PD investigate report of shots fired at party
Columbia PD say officers are investigating a report of shots fired at a Vista Towers party.
20-year-old Monetta man taken into custody after weekend traffic stop
A 20-year-old Monetta man was taken into custody after a weekend traffic stop, say police in Batesburg-Leesville.
Newberry Co. deputies investigate weekend shooting
Newberry Co. deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Swittenburg Drive in Prosperity, said the sheriff's office.
Watch this! --A recap of the Buddhist Monks' "Walk for Peace" through Columbia
Thousands of people ventured out to the streets to catch a glimpse of Buddhist Monks on their 2,300 mile "Walk for Peace" as they made their way through West Columbia and Columbia.
Take a look -- Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace stroll down Main Street after speaking at the Statehouse
Thousands of people ventured out on Saturday to get a peak at Buddhist Monks on their Walk for Peace to the Statehouse.
Columbia man charged with two counts of indecent exposure, police asking victims to come forward
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with two indecent exposure incidents.
UPDATE: SC Forestry Commission to lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties Monday
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties across the Midlands, Pee Dee and coastal regions of the state, effective at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11.
Walk for Peace continues through the Midlands
The Walk for Peace continued through the Midlands today.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2026
Friday, Jan. 9, the nation and the Midlands are honoring those who keep our communities safe.
Local Living: Adaptive pickleball
Local Living: Adaptive pickleball
Domestic call leads to deputies finding pounds of weed, deputies say
A domestic call led Richland County deputies to find pounds of weed, says the sheriff's dept.
Sumter PD searching for man wanted following December disturbance
Sumter PD requesting help finding someone wanted following a December disturbance, said officers.
Spontaneous purchase leads man to Powerball win
A spontaneous purchase led a Midlands man to win $150,000, said SC Lottery officials.
72-year-old man arrested in connection with secretly photographing victims
Sheriff Leon Lott said a 72-year-old man was arrested in connection with secretly photographing victims.
Deputies discover stolen vehicle sinking in pond
Deputies with the RCSD recovered a stolen vehicle that was sinking in a pond, said the dept.
Driver killed in I-20 collision in Richland County Thursday
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead following a collision on I-20 West near mile marker 70 Thursday.
