Local News

2 teens arrested in relation to Augusta Road shooting

West Columbia Police said two teens were arrested in relation to an Augusta Road shooting.

Columbia Police investigating series of auto break-ins

Columbia Police say vehicles were broken into in the King’s Grant and Yorkshire neighborhoods on February 28 and this past Saturday.

Columbia players check your tickets

Columbia lottery players check your tickets because there is a lucky winner, said officials.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit City of West Columbia

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into the City of West Columbia.

Sumter man found hiding in home arrested for burglary

Sumter County deputies say a man who was found hiding inside a home was arrested for burglary.

Stock markets shudder worldwide after oil prices briefly spike to nearly $120 per barrel

Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since four summers ago.

RCSD: Portion of Polo Road closed due to fire hydrant repair

Richland County deputies say a portion of Polo Road is closed due a damaged fire hydrant.

Two teens arrested in connection to a shooting on Augusta Road

West Columbia Police have arrested two teenagers in connection to a shooting at the 2400 block of Augusta Road Sunday.

No. 3 Gamecocks fall to No. 4 Texas in SEC Championship

Madison Booker scored 18 points as No. 4 Texas sprinted to a 14-0 lead and beat three-time defending champion and third-ranked South Carolina 78-61.

Officers investigating "unaccompanied death" on Assembly Street

According to the Columbia Police Department, officers are investigating an unaccompanied death of a man at the 1900 block of Assembly Street.

Two Columbia men face drug charges following Key West arrest

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Key West, Florida, two Columbia men were arrested Sunday morning for multiple charges.

UPDATE: "All Clear" issued after USC sends out Carolina Alert for "Public Safety Incident"

The alert reads, "Carolina Alert: Public safety incident at 541 Main St on the Columbia campus. Main St from Blossom St to Wheat St is closed. Avoid the area and obey officials."

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday

It's almost time to spring forward, a reminder that daylight saving time starts this weekend.

Local Living: Shamrock Parade, St. Pat's in Five Points, Craftsmen's Spring Classic, Bark to the Park

Local Living: Events to enjoy as the weather warms up!

LRADAC held annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to drug overdoses

The Lexington and Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council more commonly known as LRADAC held its annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to a drug overdose.

Man accused of murder during crime spree sentenced to life in prison

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says a man accused of a murder during a crime spree in 2022 was sentenced.

West Columbia park closing for upgrades

The City of West Columbia has announced that Carraway Park will be closed due to upgrades.

SCDPH reports 1 new measles case in the Upstate

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting one new case of measles in the state since Tuesday.

Man arrested in connection with Thursday Monticello Road shooting

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested in connection with a Thursday homicide.

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.

Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.