Congaree National Park prescribed burn next week
You may see smoke in the air across the Midlands next week.
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Visas terminated for some international students
A spokesperson for the University of South Carolina confirms visas have been terminated for several international students.
Scout Motors site makes progress, CEO addresses tariffs, runoff, and direct sales
There's been plenty of progress on construction of the new Scout Motors plant in Blythewood since its groundbreaking last February.
Local Living: 36th annual Harambee Festival
Local Living: Benedict College presents the 36th annual Harambee Festival.
Mikal Mahdi, death row inmate files petition for clemency
A death row inmate set to die on Friday, April 11, filed a petition for clemency to stop his execution.
SC State House eliminating budget earmarks
Lawmakers at the State House say they are looking to eliminating budget earmarks, or one-time spending for "pet projects" in individual legislators' districts in the budget proposal.
Richland County deputies arrest man on attempted murder charge
Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect for attempted murder.
SC AG seeks extension to respond to Murdaugh appeal ahead of Thursday deadline
The Murdaugh murder saga continues after the South Carolina Attorney General's Office faces a deadline to respond to convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh’s Supreme Court appeal brief.
Hopkins man who discharged firearm in the Columbia city limits sentenced to federal prison
A Hopkins man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, says the DOJ.
SLED charges Kershaw County man with insurance fraud
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 29-year-old man accused of knowingly misrepresenting his identity to get car insurance, said officials.
Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs
U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas, airline fares, and hotel rooms fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats.
After years of resisting, South Carolina moves toward hands-free cellphones while driving
After eight years of trying to persuade his fellow lawmakers in the South Carolina House to require hands-free cellphone use while driving, a little pain might have helped Rep. Bill Taylor get his bill passed Wednesday.
City leaders hold ribbon cutting to celebrate opening of 'The Laundry'
A new venue for everything from weddings to special events opens their doors in downtown Columbia
4th annual Victims Matter Rally held at Statehouse
The 4th annual "Victims Matter Rally" took place at the Statehouse this morning, with survivors of violent crime and loved ones of those lost to violence in attendance.
Local Living: Walk a Mile 2025
Local Living: Walk a Mile 2025
24-year-old man missing, Lexington County Sheriff's Department asking for community's help
According to LCSD, Drayton Lucas went missing on the morning of February 8th, according to his family.
Sumter man arrested after using 911 to get free rides downtown, deputies say
Deputies say a Sumter County man was using 911 as his own personal ride-share service.
Sumter PD seeks men linked to incident leading up to Walmart shooting
Two men are wanted on charges related to an incident that lead up to the February 14 fatal shooting at Walmart, say Sumter PD.
All lanes reopen after collision involving four vehicles on Sunset Blvd/US-378
Lexington PD says all lanes on Sunset Blvd/US-378 are now open after a collision involving four vehicles caused an inbound lane to close on Tuesday.
Sumter County investigators arrest suspected car thief
Sumter County Sheriff's Office says an investigator with the sheriff's office arrested a suspected car thief Tuesday afternoon.
Can they leave? SC domestic violence victims who share lease with abuser
South Carolina lawmakers continued debates Tuesday over how to best protect victims of domestic violence when they share a lease with their abuser.
SC Senate proposal may impose stricter transparency rules on charter schools
The South Carolina Senate Education Committee discussed a charter school accountability bill on Tuesday.
Lexington Police requesting public's help finding an alleged burglar
Lexington Police is requesting the public's help finding an alleged burglar, said the dept.
Richland County deputies arrest two people for assault
Richland County deputies say two men are in custody after being wanted for an assault that happened at a restaurant in March, said the sheriff's dept.
Previous execution reveals how South Carolina will put 2nd inmate to death by firing squad
South Carolina is legally required to keep some protocols secret as it prepares to put a man to death by firing squad for the murder of a public safety officer, but the only previous execution by bullets the state carried out last month reveals a few key details.
