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CPD: Man arrested, accused of exposing himself in public

Columbia PD have arrested a Richland County registered sex offender with indecent exposure, say the police dept.

Debate on short-term rental bill paused as state lawmakers seek clarity

The argument of short-term rentals was back on the table at the state house in Columbia Tuesday afternoon.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

You can drop-off unwanted or unused prescriptions this weekend on National Drug Take Back Day.

ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of USC student

A fourth-year doctoral student at the University of South Carolina is facing possible arrest and deportation after his student visa was unexpectedly ended.

"I think the treasurer is a clown" -- lawmakers react to Senate's vote to oust Loftis

"I think the treasurer is a clown. And I think he's a manipulator and I don't think he should be the treasurer. And I would hope that we could find a better candidate to run in next year's election, but I don't think we can remove people just because we don't like them," says Massey.

Improvements at Hopkins Park unveiled

Summer is right around the corner and that means swimming pool season.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Spring Fling, Heroes and Villains Disney Costume, “War Songs” Music Festival, Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival

Local Living: Events to enjoy this Spring!

Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day, a day to celebrate mother nature and the planet we all share.

Lexington PD: Cedar Street closed due to damaged gas line

Lexington Police say Cedar Street between West Main Street and West Butler Street is closed at this time due to a damaged gas line.

Richland County partners with Transitions Homeless Center to help people in need

Richland County is partnering with Transitions Homeless Center to help people in need in the Midlands.

OCSO: 1 arrested in connection with Claflin University student's death

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell held a press conference at 1:30 p.m. to give an update on the death of a 20-year-old Claflin University student.

Columbia Police: 21-year-old arrested after Monday shooting at apartment complex

Columbia Police are investigating an apartment shooting that on Monday, said CPD.

Cayce Police asking for public help finding 16-year-old

Cayce Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 16-year-old who left her home, say the dept.

SC Senate votes to remove state treasurer

The decision follows months of questioning surrounding a $1.8 billion accounting error

Local Living: Columbia Food and Wine Festival, Kinetic Derby Day, Monster Jam

Local Living: Check out some events for the Springtime

Police: Teen arrested for fatal shooting at fast food restaurant

Columbia Police say a 16 year old got into an argument with a 34 year old victim in the parking lot of Arby's on Garners Ferry Rd.

SCDOT holds Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

On Monday, April 21, the State Department of Transportation kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week.

Newberry County deputies arrest suspect for series of car thefts

Newberry County deputies have arrested a suspect for a series of car thefts.

South Carolina sees significant decline in gas prices, with lowest at $2.19 per gallon

Gas prices have continued to stay low locally and nationally going into this week, with prices falling in over 40 states, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.