Columbia PD investigating after 65-year-old man shot, pronounced dead at hospital
Columbia Police are investigating a shooting after a 65-year-old man was shot on Wednesday night, say police.
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SLED charges former ODPS officer accused of selling gun
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a former ODPS officer is being charged after selling a gun.
Joint operation results in major fentanyl seizure, arrest in Camden
A joint law enforcement operation led to the arrest, and seizure of illegal narcotics in the Camden area, say deputies.
11 people displaced in overnight fire at Village Creek condominiums
Columbia-Richland firefighters say no injuries were reported in an overnight fire at the Village Creek condominiums but 11 are displaced.
5 charged with armed burglaries
Clarendon County deputies have arrested five men for a string of armed burglaries that took place over several months.
40 days without pay -- CAE accepting donations for TSA agents as partial government shutdown continues
With no end in sight, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is looking to ease the burden on its 70 impacted agents through a donations room.
Greenville Businessman Billy Webster announces run for governor
Another candidate is running for the Democratic nomination for governor.
SC House passes boat tax reduction
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, House lawmakers unanimously passed a bill to cut South Carolina’s boat property taxes.
SC lawmakers propose pause on state's gas tax
Two SC lawmakers are proposing bills to suspend the state's gas tax as fuel prices surge during the ongoing Iran conflict.
SLED charges two following dog-fighting investigation
Investigators with SLED say Jordan Price, 25, and Jamarcus Culp, 31, are both charged with Ill-Treatment of Animals and other charges related to a dog-fighting operation.
Local leaders came together for the launch of South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition
Local leaders came together on Senate Street Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2026, for the launch of a South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition.
Midlands lawmaker proposes naming part of I-77 after President Obama
A Richland County senator has proposed legislation renaming part of I-77, President Barack H. Obama Highway.
Sumter Police investigating after man found injured, school placed on brief lockdown
A Sumter school was placed on a brief lockdown after police say a man was found injured this morning in the area.
Former Governor Haley backs longtime ally Ralph Norman's gubernatorial bid
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley voiced her support Tuesday morning for Ralph Norman’s gubernatorial campaign.
Lexington Co. deputies arrest man accused of West Columbia shooting
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death last week in West Columbia, says the sheriff's dept.
Crews load-in the land of Oz as "Wicked" returns to the Koger Center
Everyone's favorite characters from Oz are set to return to the Koger Center stage on Wednesday night as "Wicked" lands in downtown Columbia!
Local Living: Read Freely Fest
Local Living: Read Freely Fest returns to the Richland Library this week.
Sheriff: Suspect shot during robbery attempt
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man is charged in a Friday the 13th shooting that left him hospitalized.
Lexington Police need help identifying two people accused of shoplifting at Kohl's
Lexington Police Department needs help identifying two people accused of shoplifting at Kohl's, said the police dept.
Batesburg-Leesville Firefighters control Pond Branch Road fire
Batesburg-Leesville Firefighters were able to control a Sunday fire, says the fire dept.
High school student arrested, charged after gun found on campus
Richland County deputies say a Richland Northeast High School student was arrested after a gun was found on campus.
Apartment suffers significant damage after morning fire
Early in the morning Columbia-Richland fire crews responded to a fire at an apartment building, say firefighters.
ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan to be featured in film
Hollywood has come to town here in the Midlands.
State transportation officials set to update plans to focus on roadway safety
State transportation officials are set to update plans to focus on roadway safety across South Carolina.
