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I 20 natural gas line break leaves traffic at a crawl for hours

The east bound lanes of Interstate 20 has been moving at a snails pace for several hours.

City of Columbia warns drivers to avoid flood prone roads, intersections

City of Columbia officials warn drivers to be aware and avoid flood prone streets during heavy downpours

PRO-LIVE VS. PRO-CHOICE: SC residents testify before House committee members about abortion law

Some were outraged at the states Fetal Heartbeat Bill, with others saying it’s not enough.

Activists on both sides of the abortion debate gather at the State House grounds amid Ad-Hoc meeting

Reactions were strong as those for and against abortion access flocked to the State House grounds for Thursday’s Ad-Hoc Committee meeting.

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F-16 fighter jets temporarily relocated to CAE

The jets from the Guard's 169th Fighter Wing have been temporarily relocated to CAE from McEntire Joint National Guard Base while it undergoes renovations for about six months.

Lexington PD: Gas line break causing detour on Augusta Road

The Lexington Police Department says a gas line break has closed Augusta Road, with traffic being diverted from Sunset Boulevard and South Lake Drive.

CPD announces arrest of man accused of throwing drugs from car window

An attempted traffic stop in Columbia led to a drug trafficking charge for a man Wednesday.

Driver dies in after running into back of 18-wheeler in Kershaw County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after running into to the back of an 18-wheeler in Kershaw County.

Shelter in place after fatal wreck & hazmat spill on I77 South in Fairfield

Fairfield firefighters are requesting everyone to shelter in place near the area of a hazmat spill and fatal wreck on I-77 South this morning.

Attempted Murder suspect turns herself in

A woman wanted for a shooting in Sumter is in custody tonight. Sumter Police say 22 year old Kamaree Coulette turned herself into police yesterday.

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Sumter Sheriff's make major drug bust during traffic stop

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is behind bars facing multiple charges after taking authorities on a wild ride before they discovered drugs, guns.

USC and Lexington Medical Center partnership hopes to address state's nursing shortage

According to the Bureau of Health workforce data, there are only seven nurses per 1,000 people in South Carolina, the lowest number in the country.

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Signs of foundation damage to be on the lookout for in your home

Last week's series of earthquakes left some homeowners wondering if there are any signs they can be on the lookout for to make sure there's no damage to their home's foundation.

SCHP: Driver and passenger die in collision on I-95 in Clarendon County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says troopers are investigating after a collision on I-95 in Clarendon County left two people dead.

Travel tips from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Across the country, we've heard stories of flight cancellations due to staffing shortages at air lines. Here at home, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport says they've seen some cancellations, but not as many as they expected.

Richland County Coroner releases name of motorcyclist killed in collision on Kennerly Road

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a motorcyclist who died in a collision on Kennerly Road Tuesday.

Richland County Council discusses application for federal funds to help businesses recover from the pandemic

The Richland County Council met Tuesday to continue discussing the application process for $19 million in federal grant funding that will soon be available for local businesses.

Person of interest wanted for questioning for fatal shooting in Orangeburg

Orangeburg County deputies say they need your help finding a person of interest connected to a fatal shooting last month.

3-year-old found safe; mother caught after vehicle pursuit

Kershaw County deputies say a 3-year-old boy has been found safe while his mother was arrested after vehicle pursuit this morning.

Family and friends remember Trinity Sanders, ask for answers

To mark the one year anniversary of Sanders’ passing, friends and family released purple balloons. Thompson says the support of others has helped her bear the burden of losing her daughter.

1 person killed in Richland Co. motorcycle crash

One person is dead after authorities say the motorcycle they were driving ran off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole Tuesday evening.