Local News

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.

Overturned tractor-trailer blocking all lanes at I-26 West near mile marker 108

SCDOT says all lanes are still blocked on I-26 West near mile marker 108 after a tractor-trailer overturned.

RCSD1 fiscal audit appeal denied

Richland County School District One will move forward with a fiscal audit.

Military Police investigate riot sending several McCrady Center cadets to hospital

According to authorities, what is only being referred to as a 'incident' by Military officials leaves several cadets hospitalized for "treatment and evaluation" broke out Tuesday evening at the McCrady Training Center in the 5400 block of Leesburg Road.

Law enforcement take barricaded suspect into custody after standoff at West Columbia hotel

Law enforcement say that the suspect could face charges for domestic violence, discharging a firearm and attempted murder.

Business owners at Irmo strip mall assess damage after fire

Today business owners at St. Andrews Center in Irmo are assessing the damage in the daylight after a fire on Monday evening.

Study: time in nature reduces medication need

A new study has found that spending time in nature three to four times a week reduces the need for some medications.

Richland Sheriff's Dept., Publix kick off campaign for Special Olympics

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is partnering with Public grocery stores to raise money for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch run for Special Olympics as part of a state wide initiative.

Alternate driving routes due to barricaded subject at McSwain Drive

The City of West Columbia and West Columbia Police Department are suggesting several alternate driving routes during the ongoing police situation at McSwain Drive.

SC Board of Education denies Richland One's appeal of fiscal watch designation

Today, the State Board of Education has denied Richland One's appeal against the SC Department of Education fiscal watch designation for the district.

Lexington men arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two Lexington men on sexual exploitation of minors charges.

West Columbia Police respond to barricaded subject on McSwain Drive

The West Columbia Police are on the scene at the Hilton Garden Inn with a barricaded subject.

Richland Coroner's Office to host Missing and Unidentified Persons day

The Richland County Coroner's Office is set to host Missing and Unidentified Persons day on February 4 from 10 a.m- 3 p.m. at Segra Park.

SCDNR investigators find missing hunter in distress using phone technology

Officers from the SC Dept. of Natural Resources found a man who was reported missing by his family while he was hunting on New Year's Day.

Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at Jan. 28 SC event

Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two of his highest-profile South Carolina supporters — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. Henry McMaster — at the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid later this month in the early voting state.