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Richland County EMS delivers toys from annual 'Stuff an Ambulance' toy drive

Richland County E-M-S wrapped up their sixth annual "Stuff-an-Ambulance Toy Drive" by dropping off toys and clothes at the Richland County Courthouse.

Update: Orangeburg County Sheriff says missing 5 year old Aspen Jeter found safe

Orangeburg County Sheriff says missing 5 year old Aspen Jeter has been found safe

Columbia Animal Services hosting 'Home for the Holidays' adoption special

Columbia Animal Services is hosting an adoption special for $25

Richland Co. Coroner identifies inmate found dead at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

Richland Co. Coroner Naida Rutherford releases the name of the body was discovered at Alvin S. Glenn detention center

Tips to try and deter porch pirates during the holidays

Law enforcement share some tips to prevent package theft

Alex Murdaugh scheduled to appear in court Friday

The man accused of murdering his wife and son in June of 2021 will appear in a Colleton County courtroom as a judge hears pending motions filed by his attorneys.

Police: Man charged with disturbing school after talking to students about drugs

Investigators say students told school resource officers that Dylan Silber approached them asking about a student who attends the school and he talked to some of them about drugs.

Milliken & Company expanding operations in Cherokee County creating 75 new jobs

The Governor's office announced Friday Milliken & Company expanding operations in Cherokee County $27.4 million investment

Saluda man accused of sexual conduct with minor, mother accused of helping hide runaway

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested a mother and son, both accused of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor among other charges.

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The 'Who is Jill Scott' tour comes to Township Auditorium

American singer, songwriter, poet and actress Jill Scott is making her way to the Capital City for her 23rd Anniversary Tour coming to the Township Auditorium.

Dominion Energy delivers food baskets and toys to Midlands families in need

Dominion Energy delivered hundreds of food baskets and toys to Midland families in need.

Sumter deputies looking for runaway teen

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the search for a 17 year-old runaway.

Sumter deputies searching for missing woman, last seen leaving home

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 39 year-old woman who was last seen leaving her residence on Congruity Road on Nov. 23.

Lugoff man wins big $375,000 jackpot

A man from Lugoff turned his good fortune into great success when he turned a $15 winning lottery ticket into a $375,000 jackpot.

Richland County projects aim to improve area's roads and intersections

Funded by the penny sales tax, the new Richland County project aims to improve one of the busiest intersections in downtown Columbia, Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue.

Florence couple pleads guilty in nationwide pandemic unemployment fraud scheme

A Florence couple has plead guilty for their role in a nationwide pandemic unemployment fraud conspiracy.

Three Rivers Behavioral Health opens new 3,000 square foot unit

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is opening a new 3,000 square foot unit.

Ritedose Corp. expanding operations in Richland County

Locally owned and operated pharmaceutical manufacturer the Ritedose Corporation is expanding operations in Richland County.

Kershaw County Sheriff releases statement on Wateree Hydro Station incident

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that took place on Dec. 7 near the Duke Energy Wateree Hydro Station in Ridgeway.

SC State University President gives statement after lock down lifted

Earlier this morning a lock down was lifted at SC State University following a reported sighting of a gun on campus.

SLED charges former Darlington correctional officers with Possession of Marijuana

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced two former Darlington County Correctional Officers were charged with Misconduct in Office and Possession of Marijuana, 1st offense.

Dawn Staley issues statement on Brittney Griner release

USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley issued a statement on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s announced release.

Cayce Police searching for man wanted for domestic violence

Cayce Police Department is asking the public’s help in finding 31 year-old Oliver Ray Johnson who was involved in a physical altercation with his wife.