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SC State Museum hosting 'Amore Under the Stars' to celebrate Valentine's Day

The South Carolina State Museum Foundation is excited to announce the return of Amore Under the Stars

SC Congressman James Clyburn to be honored at the International African American Museum's Carolina Gold Gallery

South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn is slated to be honored at the International African American Museum's Carolina Gold Gallery following a $1 million donation by a Texas couple.

Lexington deputy hospitalized after crash

The deputy was on duty and driving a marked patrol vehicle, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

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Sumter man wanted for burglary and indecent exposure arrested

Sumter Police have arrested 41-year-old James Lamont Brown for a burglary and an indecent exposure incident this month.

Looking for dinner plans? Restaurant Week runs through this weekend

Any plans for this weekend? Restaurant Week ends January 22, 2023

United Way of the Midlands’ Reading Consortium looking for volunteers

You have a chance to help kids strengthen their reading skills through United Way of the Midlands' Reading Consortium and they are looking for volunteers.

North Main Development: Peak Drift Brewing Company production facility

One group of local entrepreneurs is opening a brewery in Columbia, off North Main

Richland County Sheriff's Department celebrates 10 new additions at graduation ceremony

One of Friday’s graduates was Taylor Savage. She received the JP Strom Award, the highest honor for an academy graduate.

Investiture ceremony held for new USC President

The University of South Carolina has officially entered a new era of leadership.

Lexington man charged with pointing, presenting firearm at deputy

Authorities say 56 year-old Mikel Scott Hinkle is charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a Lexington deputy after an alleged domestic violence incident.

Richland authorities investigating stabbing of officer

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the stabbing of an officer that happened Jan. 11 at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Richland Library Cafe reopens for business

Richland Library patrons will now have more than good books to look forward to during their visit.

Red Cross: Donate blood for chance to win Super Bowl LVII tickets

The Red Cross is giving football fans an incentive to donate blood this Winter.

Dominion Energy: tree trimming activities continuing this week

Dominion Energy announced they will continue their tree trimming efforts this week.

Lexington Police searching for suspects in Walgreens theft

The Lexington Police is looking for two individuals who allegedly stole merchandise at a Sunset Boulevard Walgreens on Jan. 9.

Investiture ceremony held for USC President

The investiture ceremony is a way to publicly signify the universities change in leadership.

Greenville man sentenced 5 years for possession of child pornography

Authorities say 40 year-old Jason Dwayne Holley, of Greenville, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.

SLED: 18 year-old charged in shooting involving Officer

SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents charged 18 year-old Tywrell Jakob Alston on Jan. 13 for attempted murder following his involvement in an Officer Involved shooting in Conway.

RCSD: Deputies shot at while serving eviction notice at residence

Richland County deputies were shot at today, Jan. 20 before 9:30 a.m. while serving an eviction notice in the 2500 block of Gervais Street.

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Litchfield Lane back open after house fire shut access to neighborhood

County of Lexington officials say Litchfield Lane is back open after a house fire caused parts of the road to close Thursday night.

Richland School District 2 names Nancy Gregory interim superintendent

Gregory has been with Richland 2 since 1980 and currently serves as the district’s chief academic officer.

Boston ties program record, leads No. 1 Gamecocks over Vandy 96-48

Aliyah Boston scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as top-ranked South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory.