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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.

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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.