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Columbia PD investigators asking for public help finding 29-year-old

Columbia PD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators are asking for the public's help finding a 29-year-old, say police.

Governor Henry McMaster suspends Bethune Town Councilman

According to the Office of the Governor, Governor Henry McMaster suspended Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin from office.

SCDOT to conduct nighttime traffic pacing operations on I-95/I-26 Interchange in Orangeburg County

South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct nighttime traffic pacing operations on the I-95/I-26 Interchange in Orangeburg County, according to a press release.

Gov. Mcmaster Signs Human Trafficking Victim Protection Bill Into Law

SC Dems condemn Gov. McMaster's deployment of National Guard to DC

South Carolina Democrats have called on Governor Henry McMaster to keep the South Carolina National Guard in the state during hurricane season, with the Republican governor planning to send hundreds of troops to Washington DC to aide President Trump's federal crackdown on crime and homelessness in the nation's capital.

RCSD: Man accused of killing family member with tire iron

RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a man was arrested in connection with an assault that happened in the 800 block of Woodside Avenue.

Duke Energy seeks to merge Carolina utilities, projecting more than $1B in customer savings

Duke Energy Corp. says its move to combine electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina into one entity could save customers more than $1 billion over a decade.

RCSD investigating Friday early morning shooting after multiple homes hit by gunfire

RCSD is investigating a Friday early morning shooting after multiple homes were hit by gunfire, said deputies.

Man allegedly shot female on I-26 westbound at exit 82, Newberry County deputies say

Investigators say Monday morning, a hispanic male allegedly shot a female and then left across the interstate on I-26 westbound at exit 82, also known as the Prosperity exit.

ODPS: Traffic stop leads officers to find drugs

Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says officer did a traffic stop that led to several amounts of drugs being found on Saturday.

RCSD investigating weekend shooting, 1 taken to hospital

Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened over the weekend, says RCSD.

Sc Senate Democrats Condemn Mcmaster For Decision To Send Troops To D.c.

SC Democrats condemn McMaster's decision to send troops to D.C.

South Carolina Senate Democrats are condemning Governor Henry McMaster's decision to send SC National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

Columbia PD says victim shot by relative at Vista Towers Apts. has died

The victim's cousin, 18-year-old Kai Murray, was arrested and is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

USC welcomes 5,000 new freshman on move-in day

The University of South Carolina rolled out the garnet carpet for its freshman class on Saturday.

Mcmaster Authorizes Deployment Of 200 Sc National Guard Troops To D.c.

McMaster authorizes deployment of 200 SC National Guardsmen to D.C.

Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of 200 South Carolina National Guardsmen to Washington, D.C.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Ride in a World War two-era plane

Lexington-Richland School District Five former students information leaked online

Officials with Lexington-Richland School District Five say the personal information of some former students was posted online.

SPD: Man injured after morning shooting

Sumter Police are investigating after a shooting Friday morning.

Law enforcement agencies, first responders pay respect to fallen SC trooper

Early Friday morning, a procession was held along I-26 as SC Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks' remains were returned to the Midlands from a hospital in Charleston.

SC Trooper Ricks' family to give statement after his death

The family of SC Trooper Dennis Ricks is set to speak out following his death.

Gamecock fan scores $200,000 win on school’s scratch-off

A Gamecock fan's optimism about his chances on his favorite team’s scratch-off ticket paid off when he became a winner, says SC Lottery officials.

Man arrested for disposing commodities before payment, deputies say

Richland County deputies have arrested a man for disposing commodities before payment.

Lee County School District releases statement after school bus collides with gas tanker

Lee County School District has released a statement after a school bus collided with a gas tanker on Thursday afternoon.

SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closures on I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River

South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct continuous left lane closures on the I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County, said SCDOT.