South Carolina gas prices rise 10.4 cents per gallon, following national seasonal trend
Gas prices in South Carolina rose this week, following a national trend of typical seasonal price increases as the weather begins to warm up.
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Couple accused of being involved in altercation with 17-year-old arrested, police say
A couple accused of being involved in an altercation with a 17-year-old has been arrested, said CPD.
Orangeburg DPS: Missing 14-year-old with autism found
The teen was found safe, according to the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety.
Columbia begins installing 12 T2 Cosmo Pay stations downtown
The City of Columbia will begin installing 12 new modern pay stations to replace parking meters in the hospitality district today
57 years later -- SC State commemorates Orangeburg Massacre
On February 8th, 1968, Henry Smith, Samuel Hammond, and Delano Middleton were killed when police opened fire on some 200 unarmed Black students who were demonstrating in the name of integrating a local bowling alley.
Protesters at Statehouse call to end ICE's mass deportations
Nearly 100 people gathered in front of the Statehouse Saturday afternoon to protest ongoing ICE raids across the country.
Sumter Police urge residents to be aware of Walmart barcode scam
Sumter Police warn residents to be aware of a Walmart barcode scam that appears to be circulating
Local Living: Annual Jamil Shrine Circus
Local Living: Annual Jamil Shrine Circus
57th anniversary of Orangeburg Massacre
South Carolina State University will commemorate the 57th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre on Saturday, February 8.
RCSD: 5 teens arrested in connection with January murder
Five teens have been arrested in connection to a murder that happened in January, says Sheriff Leon Lott.
Columbia Police arrest 22-year-old in connection with fatal Caughman Road hit-and-run
Columbia Police Traffic Safety Unit & Violent Crime investigators have arrested a 22-year-old in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Caughman Road, said CPD.
DPH offers healthy tips ahead of Super Bowl LIX
As Super Bowl LIX is around the corner, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is giving residents tips on healthy food to have at their celebrations.
SCDOT to conduct temporary closure of part of Hardscrabble Road
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting a temporary night time closure of part of Hardscrabble Road in Richland County as part of its widening project, said SCDOT.
South Carolina sets next execution date as inmate questions lethal injection doses
The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a March 7 date for the latest execution in the state's suddenly busy death chamber.
Richland County coroner identifies victim of single-vehicle collision
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the victim of a single-vehicle collision that happened on Thursday.
City of Columbia to host Jump Start Your Heart event
In honor of National Heart Month, the City of Columbia is hosting "Jump Start Your Heart” on Saturday, Feb. 8.
City of Columbia hosts annual "We Go Red for Women" event
In honor of National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7, the City of Columbia hosted its annual "We Go Red for Women" event.
Lexington Police requesting help finding 2 people accused of burglarizing business
Lexington Police is requesting help finding two people accused of burglarizing a Dooley Road business, said officers.
Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron to host Safety Sundays class
Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron of District 7 is hosting a self-defense class with Women's Safety Sundays, according to the county.
FCSO: Man arrested in connection with trafficking illegal drugs at Fairfield County motel
A man has been arrested in connection with trafficking illegal drugs at a Fairfield County motel, said the FCSO.
Fairfield Co. deputies investigating after man found unresponsive on RV campground
Fairfield County deputies are investigating after a man was found lying face down unresponsive, said the sheriff's office.
EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors is making a massive bet in the electric SUV market with a carefully cultivated experience that will allow some customers to buy the company's vehicle in minutes on an app and then use it to handle everything after from repairs to updates and upgrades.
Sumter Co. arrests man accused of assault & battery
Sumter County deputies arrest a man accused of assault and battery after allegedly ramming his vehicle into the back of another
Alan Wilson leading coalition of state attorneys general in investigation into Dr. Fauci
Alan Wilson says he is leading a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the Covid-19 pandemic response.
SC AG warns ICE resistance group against 'unlawful' behavior
Attorney General Alan Wilson said, "Any efforts to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement will have serious consequences" in response to a planned meeting of the South Carolina Democratic Socialists of America.
