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LGBTQ+ advocates, lawmakers gather at Statehouse in opposition to bill

LGBTQ+ advocates and Democratic lawmakers gathered at the State House today in opposition to bills they say are discriminatory.

Local Living: Amore under the Stars at the Museum and Free Fridays at the Zoo

Richland One releases statement after former employee arrested

Richland District One released a statement regarding the arrest of a former Columbia High School employee by authorities.

US Representative from SC files Old Glory Only Act

Rep. Jeff Duncan tweeted Thursday that he filed the Old Glory Only Act.

Lexington-Richland School District Five addresses half-day message error

Lexington-Richland School District Five is reminding students, parents, and staff that Jan. 20 is a regular school day.

RCSD: Former Columbia High School employee arrested on sexual battery charges

The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of a former school employee on sexual battery charges.

Columbia Police charge three individuals in Five Points drug investigation

Officers from the Columbia Police Dept. Organized Crime and Narcotics Unit charged three individuals in connection with a Five Points drug investigation.

Food and clothes provided to Colony Apartments' residents

Residents at the Colony Apartments forced to evacuate nearly three weeks ago are finally starting to move back in their homes.

PEAK DRIFT: New brewery opens in NoMa district and plans expansion

Many leaders in Columbia see the potential for economic growth in the city’s North Main or NoMa district.

Orangeburg school receives environmental education grant from DHEC

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recently announced the school will receive its Champions of the Environment award which includes $2,000 for a hydroponic gardening project.

Irmo Police still searching for answers in shooting death one year later

Irmo Police say they are still looking for answers in a shooting death that took place one year ago today.

SLED charges woman with intimidation of witness

SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents charged 32 year-old Alana Ann Westbury with Intimidation of a Witness on Jan. 12.

City of West Columbia is hiring!

The City of West Columbia is hiring.

West Columbia hotel standoff suspect denied bond

Bond was denied today for Jonathan Saylor on several charges including attempted murder.

Cayce Police looking for man after vehicle pursuit

The Cayce Police Department says they are searching for 54 year-old Ega Reta Lake for failure to stop for blue lights, driving under suspension 3rd or subsequent, and being a habitual offender.

Columbia Police charge 26 year-old man in death investigation

The Columbia Police Department charged 26-year-old Devante Antonio Dinkins in connection with a death investigation.

SC Military Dept. addresses McCrady Center incident

The South Carolina Military Department is addressing Tuesday's incident between cadets in the South Carolina Job ChalleNGe and Youth ChalleNGe programs at McCrady Training Center in Eastover.

West Columbia Police announce charges after barricaded subject arrested

The West Columbia Police announced charges against Jonathan Russell Saylor after the suspect barricaded himself in the Hilton Garden Inn on Jan. 17.

Richland Two Superintendent Davis Turns In Resignation

Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis turns in resignation

Richland School District Two's Superintendent has resigned after a special called board meeting Tuesday.

Fairfield authorities investigate weekend shooting incidents

Fairfield County deputies are investigating two separate shootings that happened over the weekend.

Columbia Fire Department issues traffic alert due to cut gas line

The Columbia Fire Department says Broad River Road, between Zimalcrest Drive and Seminole Road, is temporarily closed due to a cut gas line.

SC State University’s budget request presentation streams live today 11 a.m.

SC State University President Alexander Conyers is will be presenting the university’s 2023-24 budget request to the State House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee’s Higher Education Subcommittee today, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m.

Sumter Coroner identifies US Hwy 15 vehicle collision victim

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker says 35 year-old Eduardo Rivera is the individual who died from a result of a single vehicle collision on US Hwy 15 North just south of Browntown Road in Sumter County.