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Wildlife officials in South Carolina say you might want to look out for a swarm of sea worms on the coast. They have a set of hooked jaws, so you will want to avoid swimming near them.
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This afternoon, the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to a shed that was on fire behind a home on the 3700 block of Humphrey Drive.
The Sumter Police Department says they are investigating after a school resource officer at Bates Middle School activated their Taser. Officials say the taser never came into contact with a student or staff, and no injuries were reported.
The South Carolina Philharmonic is hosting its annual Beethoven & Blue Jeans concert this Saturday. The audience and musicians are encouraged to wear blue jeans in the concert hall or at home if you're watching virtually.
Lexington County residents can now text 911 in case of an emergency. County officials say the new technology will allow hearing and speech impaired residents, as well as those in potentially dangerous situations, to reach out for help.
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker says a man has died after a single vehicle accident in the 2300 block of Beckwood Road. Officials say the accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, and the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Columbia Police Department says a woman was arrested in connection with an assault in North Columbia Tuesday afternoon.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver has died after a collision on Beckwood Road on Wednesday.
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified a victim of a multi-vehicle collision on US Highway 15 on Tuesday.
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25 Lexington County residents were laid to rest Tuesday in a service thanks in part to County Coroner Margaret Fisher.
Getting vaccines in arms is a top priority for the Columbia City Council. The group met virtually this afternoon and discussed ways to encourage equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Several local officials are reacting to Tuesday's verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating after a utility trailer containing a toxic pesticide was stolen from a lumber company on Gardner Boulevard in Holly Hill.
In a verdict read late Tuesday afternoon, the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all three counts he faced. Chaucin was charged with second degree manslaughter, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd.
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual accused of shoplifting from the Walmart on Sunset Boulevard.
You can join the South Carolina State Museum to learn about the universe. The Boeing Observatory is teaming up with the museum for a Space Team Livestream tonight at 6:30 p.m. on the museum's Facebook page.
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The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a woman who may have information about a March 2020 shooting.
Some Columbia firefighters have a new ride! Monday morning, the Columbia Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for their new fire engine at Station 34 off of Hard Scrabble Road.
A coroner's office in South Carolina is holding its first public memorial service for people who died but their bodies weren't claimed by family or friends or were too poor to afford a burial. The Lexington County Coroner's Office will honor 25 people at its indigent burial service at 10 a.m.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
