South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four
Zia Cooke scored 16 points and South Carolina used its stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas for a 62-34 victory Tuesday night.
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LCSD looking for man wanted on multiple warrants
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for a man who has multiple warrants out for his arrest. Deputies say they are looking for Rex Corder on three arrest warrants.
City officials unveil the new look of Fairwold Park
A City of Columbia park has a new look. Tuesday afternoon, the city unveiled the new and improved Fairwold Park on Eddy Street. According to city officials, the park now features an outdoor gym, picnic tables and landscaping improvements.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office looking for individual involved in suspicious activity
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for an individual who was involved in suspicious activity in the Meadowcroft Subdivision. Deputies say the suspicious activity occurred on the night of March 24.
Sumter Police looking for suspect accused of using credit cards stolen in February
The Sumter Police Department says they are looking for a man who used credit cards at several locations which were taken from a wallet stolen in February.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra coming to the Koger Center May 2
Jazz music lovers, this next event is for you. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis will perform live at the Koger Center Sunday, May 2.
City officials announce improvements being made to Marshall Park
On Tuesday, officials announced some new improvements to Marshall Park on Lincoln Street. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city officials announced the changes to the park will be an outdoor gym, larger picnic tables and a new playground.
Richland One opens new culinary facility at Heyward Career and Technology Center
At a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Richland School District One debuted a new facility. The ceremony welcomed the new "Culinary Arts Facility and Victory Program Wing" at the Heyward Career and Technology Center.
Columbia Police: Missing 21-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Kendryll Jones has been found safe.
West Columbia Police need help identify man accused of illegally dumping tires
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of illegally dumping used tires at a private address off Airport Boulevard.
Clarendon Co. Sheriff: Five individuals arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters
According to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office, five individuals have been arrested and face charges related to the theft of catalytic converters. Deputies say the incidents occurred during February and March in the Manning and Summerton areas of Clarendon County.
RCSD investigating shooting on Freshwater Drive that sent a man to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday night. According to authorities, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Freshwater Drive around 6:45 last night.
The COMET to resume bus fares, $1 for Soda Cap connector beginning April 12
On Tuesday morning, officials with The COMET say they will be resuming fares for fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The COMET says those riding the Soda Cap downtown connector will no longer be able to ride for free.
Prescribed burn at Fort Jackson today
Officials with Fort Jackson announced that they are conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres close to Leesburg Road, north of McCrady Training Center today. Officials say the burn began at about 10 a.m.
UofSC honors front line workers with Truck Concert Series
Columbia, SC (the pandemic may still be looming - but it won't stop students with school of music from honoring front line workers. Each night a concert will recognize 10 people from right here…
Dreher football assistant passes away Monday
A Dreher High School football assistant died Monday morning, according to the school.
Homeowners discouraged after flooding, erosion issues in new development
Residents of a newly developed neighborhood in Lexington county are upset and discouraged with their developer after flooding issues began wreaking havoc on their yards and homes.
You can pick strawberries this week at Maxcy Farms!
It's finally strawberry season , and the strawberry fields are open at Maxcy Farms! They will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 12-6 p.m. for you to either pick your own berries, or get the berries they've already picked themselves.
Benedict College announces partnership with ECPI for cybersecurity program
Benedict College graduates will soon have a leg up in protecting information online. Monday morning, Benedict College announced that, upon the completion of the bachelor of science in cybersecurity degree program requirements, Benedict graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 will be guaranteed admissions to ECPI and receive priority acceptance into the online master of science in cybersecurity program.
Richland One unveils new media center at Rosewood Elementary
On Monday morning, Richland One School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new media center at Rosewood Elementary School. Students, staff and district leaders gathered to celebrate the new center.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association
On Monday, The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced that Sheriff Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriff's Association.
Lexington Police looking for man wanted for indecent exposure
The Lexington Police Department says they are looking for a man accused of exposing himself to a woman in the parking lot of Lexington Place. Police say they were called to the 5400 block of Sunset Boulevard on March 22, where a woman told them that a man had exposed his genitals to her.
Sister recovering from leukemia now rooting Staley in person
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a special supporter on hand for the team’s Sweet 16 victory Sunday: big Tracey Underwood.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal accident in Hopkins
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the victim from a fatal accident in the Hopkins area Saturday night. The coroner says 29-year-old Jason J. Hugenin, of Gadsden, died as a result of the accident that occurred around 9 p.m.
Richland County accepting Emergency Rental Assistance applications beginning April 5
Monday, Richland County announced that, beginning April 5, it will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
