Eddie's new flying friend at EdVenture Children’s Museum!
A popular destination for kids here in Columbia is rebranding itself in part by switching out a certain well-known insect.
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South Carolina gas station owner makes 1st court appearance on murder charge in teen's death
A South Carolina gas station owner accused of chasing a 14-year-old boy from his store and fatally shooting him in the back made his first court appearance Tuesday on a murder charge in the death.
Gas prices in Columbia $3.09/average
The price of a gallon of gas here in Columbia has fallen 2 cents since last week.
Lexington Coroner ID's fatality in Two Notch Road single-vehicle collision
The Lexington Coroner has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision in the 4000 block of Two Notch Road in the Gilbert area at approximately 7 a.m. on May 29.
Sumter Police: $5K stolen goods found; man charged
Sumter Police say a local man faces charges after $5,000 worth of stolen merchandise was confiscated from his home.
5 Columbia men sentenced to federal prison following armed bank robbery
The U.S. Department of Justice says five Columbia men have been sentenced collectively to more than 42 years in federal prison after the armed robbery of a bank ATM on Fairfield Road.
UPDATE: Columbia Police says 36 year-old male found safe
Columbia Police says a missing 36 year-old male has been found
Traffic Advisory: Roads to be closed for funeral procession of fallen Irmo Firefighter
Lake Murray Blvd from Nursery Road to I-26 will be shut down for the funeral procession of fallen Irmo Firefighter James Mulle, says Irmo Police.
Lexington man arrested for tax evasion, accused of not filing returns for 7 years
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) says a Lexington man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with seven counts of tax evasion.
Pet of the Week: Harold
Meet Harold! This tuxedo kitty is under a year old and was found as a stray on the side of the road in Kershaw County. Can you give him his purrrfect home?
$10,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Elgin
Someone in the Midlands is a little richer after winning $10,000 on a ticket for Friday's Mega Millions drawing.
Suspects in Pilgrim Pride chicken theft in Sumter charged
Two men wanted for stealing $40k worth of Boneless Chicken Breast from Pilgrim’s Pride have been arrested in Sumter.
Sumter Police look to ID suspect seen running away after cash stolen from business
Sumter Police needs help identifying a man seeing running away after cash was taken from a Broad Street business.
RCSD: Man wanted in connection with violent home invasion
Richland Co. investigators are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges in connection with a violent home invasion.
Owner's gas station vandalized after being charged for teenager's death in Columbia
Richland County deputies say a gas station owned by a man charged with killing a teenager was vandalized Monday night.
Russia issues warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham
Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham and he says he'll wear it like a "Badge of Honor."
President Biden, House Speaker unveil bipartisan debt limit deal
resident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a bipartisan deal on raising the nation's debt limit.
SCDPS searches for car involved in deadly hit and run
Horry Co., SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) continues searching for driver of a car involved in a deadly hit and run. According to officials the incident took place May 27, 2023 around 10:30 p.m.…
Off Duty Kershaw deputy fired following arrest
he Kershaw County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of one of their own.
ON THE ROAD: Poinsett State Park
Poinsett State Park is one of South Carolina's oldest state parks and features hundreds of species of flora and fauna.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery holds Memorial Day service
Brigadier General Jason Kelly reminded those in attendance of the numbers of Americans lost to war -- with over 400,000 Americans killed in World War II, over 58,000 in the Vietnam War, over 36,000 in the Korean War, over 4,500 in the War in Iraq, and over 2,400 during the War in Afghanistan.
Irmo Fire District honor fallen firefighter with Burn Boot Camp work out
A group of Irmo Fire District firefighters completed a workout in honor of Firefighter James Michael Muller.
MEMORIAL DAY: Chapin ceremony remembers American soldiers lost in battle
The guest speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Whitten, spoke about losing her brother Daniel. He was killed in action in Afghanistan on his third deployment.
Local Living: Toucan Tuesdays return to Riverbanks Zoo
Toucan Tuesdays: Beginning June 6th, officials say guests visiting Riverbanks zoo will receive buy-one get-one admission and buy-one get-one Icees with a donation of two non-perishable food items
Columbia Mayor releases statement on death of Irmo Firefighter
Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann is reacting to the death of an Irmo Firefighter who was killed Friday while fighting a multi alarm fire at an apartment complex.
