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Two Columbia men face drug charges following Key West arrest

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Key West, Florida, two Columbia men were arrested Sunday morning for multiple charges.

UPDATE: "All Clear" issued after USC sends out Carolina Alert for "Public Safety Incident"

The alert reads, "Carolina Alert: Public safety incident at 541 Main St on the Columbia campus. Main St from Blossom St to Wheat St is closed. Avoid the area and obey officials."

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday

It's almost time to spring forward, a reminder that daylight saving time starts this weekend.

Local Living: Shamrock Parade, St. Pat's in Five Points, Craftsmen's Spring Classic, Bark to the Park

Local Living: Events to enjoy as the weather warms up!

LRADAC held annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to drug overdoses

The Lexington and Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council more commonly known as LRADAC held its annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to a drug overdose.

Man accused of murder during crime spree sentenced to life in prison

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says a man accused of a murder during a crime spree in 2022 was sentenced.

West Columbia park closing for upgrades

The City of West Columbia has announced that Carraway Park will be closed due to upgrades.

SCDPH reports 1 new measles case in the Upstate

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting one new case of measles in the state since Tuesday.

Man arrested in connection with Thursday Monticello Road shooting

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested in connection with a Thursday homicide.

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.

Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Pedestrian struck and killed on US-301 overnight in Orangeburg

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed in an overnight collision on US Highway 301 near Dempsey Road.

Newberry County deputies searching for missing 79-year-old man

Newberry County deputies are searching for a missing 79-year-old man, said the sheriff's office.

SC House passes Charlie Kirk road naming bill

Thursday, March 5, the SC House of Representatives voted to name a portion of a road in the Upstate after slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk.

Local Living: Walk a mile in our shoes

Gas prices at highest level in 11 months

Gas prices in the U.S. are the highest they've been in 11 months.

Richland County deputies recognize good Samaritan who prevented scam

Richland County deputies took time to recognize a woman who prevented an elderly woman from being scammed.

Players second choice ticket turns into big win

When a convenience store didn’t have the lottery ticket a Midlands man wanted, he picked out another ticket that made him a millionaire, according to SC Lottery officials.

5th Annual Victims Matter Rally aims to strengthen laws around violent crimes

Thursday's 5th Annual Victims Matter Rally raised awareness around barriers faced by survivors of violent crimes.

Bishopville player wins big playing lottery

A Bishopville lottery player got a big surprise after spontaneously purchasing a ticket, said lottery officials.

Richland Co. Deputies investigating possible criminal sexual conduct against a minor

No charges have been filed at this time.

Senate panel votes on vaccine bills

As the measles outbreak continues with nearly one thousand cases a panel of Senators voted on two separate bills on children's immunization requirements.