Pet of the Week: Cupcake
Meet Cupcake! This 2-year-old Labrador-Nova Scotia Tolling Retriever mix is as sweet as her name suggests! Adopt her today from Lexington County Animal Services.
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Richland County posts proposed zoning maps online
Richland County residents can now review proposed changes to the County's zoning map.
Boston leads six Gamecocks with SEC Awards
South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley and five Gamecocks featured prominently in the annual SEC awards, the conference office announced today.
Richland Coroner names man killed in shooting
The Richland Coroner has released the identity of a man who was killed in a shooting on Feb. 25 in the 7000 block of Sprott Street.
Richland Co. Coroner identifies elderly woman found murdered
Rutherford says Bonnie Maddox, 87, was found shot and killed outside her home on Jake Eargle Rd. in Little Mountain.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Benedict College on accessible, affordable internet
On Monday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to around 200 students, staff, and other local officials at Benedict College's David Swinton Campus Center.
Former Columbia Mayor takes new gig in White House
Washington, D.C. (AP)--President Joe Biden on Monday announced the appointment of former Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Steve Benjamin as a top adviser, filling a key White House role from a state that has…
Supreme Court to decide on student loan debt forgiveness
Millions of Americans will be watching the supreme court this week as they hear oral arguments over president Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt for more than 40 million eligible Americans.
Senate passes law to hide id of companies making chemicals for lethal injections
the Senate has passed a law shielding the identity of pharmaceutical companies who provide chemicals for lethal injections used in state executions.
DHEC anticipating drinking water standard from Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose a new maximum contaminant level standard for PFAS compounds that are found in drinking water.
USC Board of Trustees annual report released
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees released its annual report this morning.
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services to host St. Patrick's Day adoption special
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Zia Cooke makes special appearance at Dunkin’
USC Women’s Basketball player Zia Cooke made a surprise appearance at the Dunkin’ located on Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce this afternoon!
Murder Trial: Alex Murdaugh's brother testifies in court
The Alex Murdaugh murder trial continued this morning in Colleton County.
SLED: Richland woman charged with fraudulent application for driver's license
SLED charged 31 year-old Faith Argenia Rivers with Fraudulent Application for a Driver’s License.
Defense at Murdaugh trial says 2 shooters; jury to see scene
A defense expert in the double murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh testified Monday that he thinks two different shooters killed Murdaugh's wife and son.
Vice President visits Midlands discusses internet access
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Benedict College Monday afternoon to discuss efforts to expand affordable high-speed internet nationwide.
SLED: Barnwell man charged after setting own vehicle on fire
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents charged 46 year-old Rusty Dale Peeples, with Arson and Presenting a False Claim for an Insurance Payment on Feb. 24.
Richland authorities investigating Sandhills fight
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fight that occurred at Flight Adventure Park in Sandhills on Sunday night.
Sumter deputies arrest juvenile after high-speed, multi-county chase
A teenager is behind bars after a high speed stolen car chase through multiple counties yesterday.
VP Kamala Harris to visit Benedict College today
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Benedict College to discuss the Biden administration’s efforts in expanding high-speed internet nationwide.
Former Columbia Mayor to join White House staff
According to an Axios report, Former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is taking over the Office of Public Engagement.
Deputies: Orangeburg man arrested with "Pharmaceutical variety store"
Deputies say Charles Singleton, 26, was arrested Thursday after a search warrant was executed at a home on Old Elloree Rd.
Newberry deputies searching for blue vehicle in highway accident
Newberry deputies are searching for a blue vehicle that was allegedly involved in an accident on Hwy 121 near Old Newberry Highway on Feb. 24.
Richland deputies investigate shooting death
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 7000 block of Sprott Street over the weekend.
