An effort to reshape South Carolina's congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the State House, as lawmakers launch a lengthy and potentially testy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump's desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans.
Two women and one man were struck by gunfire. Both women were critically wounded and a man had non-life threating injuries.
According to Sheriff Leon Lott with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a plea hearing for 19-year-old Jeremy Taylor will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. inside the Richland County Courthouse.
The Columbia Richland Fire Department released images of a large house fire on Kelly Mill Road Saturday afternoon.
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station -- located at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in Northeast Columbia.
Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC.
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault officials are applauding a SC Court of Appeals decision.
Friday, May 15, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Dr. Brannon Traxler as the acting director of the state Department of Public Health.
Officials with the SC Department of Public Health say 9 people in Saluda County were exposed to a rabid calf.
SC emergency leaders are prepping for hurricane season.
People attending the Colonial Life Classic Golf Tournament have a unique opportunity to help the families of fallen service members.
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SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the person who dead after a motor vehicle vs bicycle collision, say the coroner's office.
In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Friday morning, May 15, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office hosted a Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony.
The Town of Irmo's Planning Commission invites all residents to a public Q&A session regarding the proposed Shady Grove Apartment complex.
CRFD says first shift crews in Battalion 2 were called out to Hertford Drive Friday morning after fire tore through a shed.
Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for an elderly man with dementia believed to be in danger.
Highway Patrol says a bicyclist was struck and killed in an overnight collision Friday on Cannon Bridge Road near Riley Road.
Lawmakers will reconvene in a special session Friday at 11am after Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order
May is Mental Health Month and a newly released statewide media campaign is targeting Gen-Z audiences with a message that your Brain is a Jerk campaign.
"Well obviously they'll be a change of venue, we'll be doing it in another county. And obviously everybody has heard about it, read about it. I'm not sure I'd want a juror who was so unaware of what's going on around them who hadn't heard something about it," says Harpootlian.
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor's desk to become law.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, was Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House.
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2026-09 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session.
