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Sunset Blvdus 378 At Powell Drivemineral Springs Road

Outbound lane of Sunset Blvd/US-378 to be closed for construction

Drivers are asked to be alert and ready to merge into a single lane on Thursday morning due to an outbound lane closure, said Lexington Police.

Department of Juvenile Justice hosts 'Meet the Artists' event

Some kids at the Department of Juvenile Justice got a chance to show off their hidden talents Wednesday.

SC Department of Public Safety steps up seat belt enforcement as Summer nears

The Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) wants you to be ready for the 100 deadly days of Summer.

Becky Hill out on bond after charges in two counties led to arrest

This type of bond means Hill is free to go -- with the bond only activating if she doesn't show up for her next hearing, which has been scheduled for July 18th in Colleton County and July 25th in Richland County.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: OCSO's Summer camp, Cayce Character Camp, Columbia Black Expo, Community yard sale

Local Living: Events to enjoy!

Prisma Health opens new pediatric care facility

Parents have a new place in the Midlands for healthcare for their children.

Columbia-Richland firefighters control afternoon home fire

Columbia-Richland Fire Department firefighters controlled a Wednesday afternoon Whithorn Way fire, said CRFD.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic reopens after collisions on I-20

According to the Department of Transportation (SCDOT), traffic has reopened after two collisions happened on Wednesday, May 14, on I-20 eastbound between mile markers 63-71.

Calhoun Co. coroner identifies person who died after morning highway collision

The Calhoun County Coroner has identified the person who died after a morning highway collision, said the coroner's office.

Chase, collision on Bush River Road leads to man's arrest

Richland County Sheriff's Department says a morning chase led to a man's arrest.

SC Supreme Court rules in Planned Parenthood’s abortion lawsuit against state

On Wednesday, May 14, the South Carolina Supreme Court has made a decision on Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against the state.

Security guard arrested after April assault at bar

Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a security guard after an assault at a bar in April, says RCSD.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

Stroke Awareness Month: SC DPH stresses prevention, early detection

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Dept. of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing the stroke care and prevention efforts.

Lawmakers seek investigation into South Carolina's firing squad execution

Two South Carolina legislators have requested an investigation into the state's firing squad execution last month after lawyers for the inmate said his autopsy showed the shots nearly missed his heart and left him in extreme pain for up to a minute.

2 people injured after Booker Street shooting, 1 dead

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting along Booker street.

Orangeburg Co. deputies make seventh arrest deadly motel shooting

A seventh suspect is in custody in connection to a deadly motel shooting in the area.

"Logan Strong" -- Bond not yet set for accused murderer as Federico family grapples with loss

"My wife Melissa grabbed me and we said this, 'Today - 'Logan Strong.' That's what we're going with from here on out. Representing her professionally with integrity and to make sure that no stone gets unturned," Stephen Federico says.