Lexington County man charged with kidnapping, stalking
A Lexington County man has been charged with 1st degree assault and battery, kidnapping, and stalking, according to arrest warrants.
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Former RCSD K9 Specialists charged with misconduct in office, accused of selling dept. equipment
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says two former RCSD K9 Specialists have been charged with misconduct in office.
Lexington County teacher accused of assaulting nonverbal student
A White Knoll High School teacher has been charged after allegedly assaulting a student at the school, say investigators.
Sumter student arrested for allegedly making threats to local school through social media
Sumter County deputies along with an agent from the FBI detained a 13-year-old juvenile suspect for allegedly making threats to a local school through social media, said investigators.
Left out of the budget: What Gov. McMaster's Exec. Budget means for Planned Parenthood
According to Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Budget, "for the eighth year in a row, the Executive Budget includes a proviso preventing taxpayer dollars from going to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood."
Pardon denied for man convicted of DUI crash that killed 6-year-old girl
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services has denied a pardon for Billy Patrick Hutto Jr., who was convicted in a DUI crash that killed a 6-year-old.
UPDATE: One lane open after vehicle hits utility pole, power line blocking area
One lane is open on Spears Creek Church Road, and traffic is moving again, according to Columbia firefighters.
South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves
Wednesday was a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.
Columbia Police requesting public's help finding vulnerable missing adult
Columbia Police's Special Victims Unit investigators are requesting the public's help finding a vulnerable missing adult, said police.
CAE has new art display until February
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is showcasing the work of their latest artist through the month of February.
Traffic Alert: Lexington to close lanes for overnight construction
Lexington Police ask drivers to be aware of lane closures slated for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Click here to find out where.
December 2024 largest SC workforce ever
South Carolina’s Department of Employment and Workforce director says the state ended 2024 with its largest workforce ever.
Man, woman arrested after tip led to drugs being found at Lexington County apartment
A man and a woman are facing drug charges after a tip from the public led narcotics agents to an apartment on South Lake Drive in Lexington County last week, said deputies.
SC AG Alan Wilson calls on Costco to drop DEI
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on Costco to abandon its DEI policy.
Gov. McMaster to outline 2025 agenda in State of the State address Wednesday
Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his annual State of the State address Wednesday night at South Carolina's State House.
Lawsuit against S.C. Dept. of Education aims to end censorship of Black history
A lawsuit filed on Monday claims the SC Department of Education is in violation of the U.S. Constitution for censoring racially inclusive information within public schools.
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation donates $75K to Harvest Hope, Children's Trust
One in eight people in South Carolina face hunger with one in six children dealing with food scarcity.
Coroner identifies pedestrian after fatal Orangeburg County hit-and-run
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has identified the victim of the fatal pedestrian vs motor vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, said the coroner's office.
Local Living: KCSO hosting Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge
Local Living: Kershaw County Sheriff's Office to host Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge
Human remains found in Kershaw County identified as man reported missing in 2018
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office has updated the public on a cold case from 2018.
Vulnerable adult last seen on Wednesday found safe
Columbia Police says Jones was found and is safe.
CPD: Pedestrian hit by driver on Columbiana Drive
On Monday night, the 300 block of Columbiana Drive was closed after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, said Columbia PD.
Police: Victim in Farrow Rd. shooting dies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the man killed Monday on…
Hurricane Helene disaster assistance deadline approaching
Tuesday, Jan. 27, is the last day to apply FEMA disaster assistance following Hurricane Helene.
One killed, one injured during weekend Sumter shooting
One person was killed and another was injured during a shooting at a Midlands hotel over the weekend.
