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IRS making changes ahead of tax season

Big changes are happening at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as it enters its busiest season.

Truckers protest at SC State House

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the State House dozens of semi-trucks sounded their horns in protest.

Columbia man sentenced in connection with Lexington Co. murder

A 27-year-old Columbia man was sentenced to 54 years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for murder and attempted murder, say officials.

Dominion Energy Prepares For Cold Temperatures This Weekend

Dominion Energy prepares for possible mix of Winter weather

Officials with Dominion Energy say they are prepared for whatever weather this weekend brings.

Governor Henry McMaster (Left), Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette (right)

Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of possible Winter storm

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2026-02 declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for a possible Winter storm, say officials.

Venezuelan nationals convicted in ATM jackpotting scheme to be deported

SCDOJ officials say two men who were convicted of conspiracy and computer crimes in an ATM Jackpotting scheme are being deported.

DHS increasing self-deportation stipend from $1,000 to $2,600

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it is increasing its stipend for those who are in the United States illegally and self-deport by $1,600.

Fairfield County School District releases statement after middle school placed on hold

Fairfield County School District has released a statement after a middle school was placed on hold today, say district officials

Gov. McMaster appoints new chairman of the SC State Election Commission

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Columbia attorney Robert Bolchoz as the next Chairman of the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC).

Lexington PD: 16-year-old last seen leaving home found safe

Lexington PD searching for 16-year-old reported as a runaway, say police.

Crime Stoppers sees rise in anonymous tips; looks to expand in SC

January is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month, and the organization said they're experiencing an increase in anonymous tips.

Man arrested for assaulting Columbia PD officer

Columbia PD says a 64-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a female officer during a recent call for service.

Kershaw Co. coroner identifies person after well drilling incident

Kershaw County Coroner David West has released the identity of the person who died after a well drilling incident, says the coroner's office.

KCSO investigating Tuesday afternoon shooting after one person shot

Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting after one person was shot, said deputies.

SLED investigating on-campus death at University of South Carolina, coroner identifies person

SLED says it's investigating an on-campus death at the University of South Carolina that was reported on Tuesday.

Norman calls for SCDOT audit in plan to fix roads, bridges

Representative Ralph Norman is laying out his plan to improve the state's infrastructure, should he win the governor's race this fall.

SC Supreme Court confirms date to hear oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal

The South Carolina Supreme Court has confirmed the date it will hear oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction.

Congresswoman Mace confirms federal prosecutors seeking 21-month prison sentence for alleged bomb threat

Tuesday, Jan. 20, Congresswoman Nancy Mace confirmed federal prosecutors are seeking a 21-month prison sentence for an alleged bomb threat.

Drivers should avoid Augusta Road after collision, Lexington Police say

Inbound and outbound traffic is being merged into single lanes after a collision with injuries on Augusta Road at Stoneridge Drive, say police.

Saturday morning traffic stop results in woman's arrest

A Saturday morning traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a woman for possession of cocaine following a brief chase, said deputies.

Human trafficking happening closer to home, new South Carolina data shows

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and officials say the crime is happening far closer to home than many people realize — often hidden in plain sight.

South Carolina lawmakers clash over proposed changes to primary voting system

Several South Carolina lawmakers and candidates for governor are speaking out Tuesday as a new push to change how South Carolinians vote in primary elections gains publicity.