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Late Rep. Joseph Neal's family, friends continue his fight to reduce health disparities

The family and friends of a late state representative are continuing his fight against HIV and Aids in South Carolina.

Bond denied for teen accused of shooting at deputies

Bond was denied Thurs, Feb. 19, for a man accused of opening fire on Richland County deputies.

Federal jury convicts Lexington man for possession of child sexual abuse material

A 46-year-old Lexington man was convicted by a jury after a two day trial, says the DOJ.

SLED charges Calhoun Co. woman accused of demanding money from minor

SLED says a 32-year-old woman is accused of threatening a minor with a sexually explicit image.

RCSD searching for suspect after woman assaulted Wednesday afternoon

Richland County deputies are looking for a suspect after they say a woman was assaulted with a weapon Wednesday afternoon.

19-year-old accused of breaking into Garners Ferry Road T-Mobile store

Columbia PD says a 19-year-old is accused of breaking into a Garners Ferry Road T-Mobile store.

City of Columbia reschedules 3rd annual Jump Start Your Heart

The City of Columbia has rescheduled its 3rd annual Jump Start Your Heart event, say officials.

Bishopville man to retire sooner after lottery win

A Bishopville lottery player says he’ll retire after winning $200,000, say lottery officials.

Parental Rights Act moves forward after near-unanimous vote in SC House

The South Carolina House advanced a bill Wednesday that, if signed into law, would raise the age at which children can make their own medical decisions from 16 to 18.

Crews still working wreck on I-20 West at Exit 64B

Authorities are still working on a wreck on I-20 West at Exit 64B/I-26 Westbound to Spartanburg that happened early this morning.

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How to talk to your children about substance abuse

Teen substance abuse is not a new problem, but that doesn't mean parents always know where to start to help their child.

SC State president to hold online update Thursday

On Wednesday, South Carolina State University (SCSU) announced via social media and the university's website that SC State President Alexander Conyers will provide an update during an online session at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19.

NFL player visits students at former elementary school

Some Midlands elementary school students had a very special visitor Wednesday.

Columbia Police still investigating 2019 murder

Columbia Police are still investigating a murder that took place in 2019.

Physician Assistants meet with lawmakers, advocate for efficiency and rural care

A new bill hopes to remove some of the red tape faced they face on a day-to-day basis, and make care in rural areas more accessible.

Cayce Police: Expect heavy traffic

Cayce Police says people should avoid Charleston Highway and Airport Boulevard as there is heavy traffic in the area.

Carolina Day, HBCU Day at SC State House

Institutions of higher learning were well represented at the State House Tuesday.

Columbia Police arrest woman in connection with laundromat shooting

Columbia Police arrest woman in connection with laundromat shooting that happened Tuesday night.

Woman arrested following Valentine's Day weekend assault at Sam's Club

Sheriff Leon Lott says an arrest has been made in the assault at Sam’s Club case.

Should they? Can they? - Subcommittee explores possible impeachment of Solicitor Byron Gipson

"I will not participate in feeding into this hyper nonsense political b-s that's extorting people with broken hearts and taking advantage of people going through some real stuff," says Rep. Justin Bamberg on the Constitutional Laws Subcommittee.