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Multiple lanes blocked on I-26 after incident, say Irmo Fire

Irmo Fire District is asking people on 26 Eastbound near malfunction junction to expect delays in the area as they tend to incident in the area, say officials.

2 men arrested for drug trafficking, say Sumter Co. deputies

Two men have been arrested in connection with drug trafficking, say Sumter County deputies.

Forest Acres Police investigating multiple Monday night fires, say officers

The Forest Acres Police Department (FAPD) is investigating 6 fires that occurred last night in the Area of Old Mill Circle and Lakeview Circle, off Trenholm Road, say the department.

Firefighters respond to morning fire at Spring Hill High School

Firefighters responded to a morning fire at Spring Hill High School, said the fire department.

Woman accused of causing fire that killed cat, dog

Fairfield County deputies have arrested a woman accused of causing a fire that killed a cat and a dog, said FCSO.

South Carolina State University opens first lactation spaces for nursing mothers

South Carolina State University has announced the opening of its first two lactation spaces, designed to provide a supportive and comfortable environment for nursing employees and students.

Man wanted in connection with home invasion that resulted in a death, say Lexington Co. deputies

Deputies are asking for help finding a 19-year-old wanted for two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, said Lexington County deputies.

Missing endangered woman found dead, say Batesburg-Leesville Police

Batesburg-Leesville Police Department says 82-year-old Edwinton K. Henderson was found deceased.

Gov. McMaster makes SC budget requests ahead of legislative session

In addition to investing in power and roads, the governor asks lawmakers to drop the state income tax to 6 percent, putting almost $200 million back into the pockets of South Carolina taxpayers.

Four books recommended for removal from SC school libraries, classrooms

The State Department of Education’s Instructional Material Review Committee recommended the removal of 4 additional books from school libraries and classrooms.

Richland County responds to Zillow lawsuit

Richland County officials say the county is going to court to protect homeowner’s personal information.

1 displaced after Richland County home fire

Columbia-Richland Fire Department said firefighters extinguished flames at a home on Friday afternoon.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: MLK Holiday Breakfast

SC Attorney General releases annual Human Trafficking Report

On Monday morning, Jan. 13, Attorney General Alan Wilson released his annual Human Trafficking Report for South Carolina.

Richland Library Friends and Foundation to host Winter Book Sale

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is hosting their 2025 Winter Book Sale.

Prisma Health to restrict patient visitation due to increased flu and respiratory illnesses

Prisma Health officials say beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 15, patient visitation from children under the age of 16 will be restricted due to an increase in flu and respiratory illnesses in the community.

SCDOR: Tax season begins on January 27

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) says the department will begin accepting 2024 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27.

Abc Columbia And The American Red Cross Partnering Together For New Year’s Blood Drive

ABC Columbia teams with American Red Cross of SC for annual blood drive

ABC Columbia has teamed up with the American Red Cross of South Carolina for its annual blood drive.

SCDOT: Road closure in Irmo

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says an exit on I-26 east near Irmo will be closed.

City of West Columbia reopens parks after closure due to Winter storm

The City of West Columbia has announced that parks are now back open after being closed due to the Winter storm.

Lexington Police asking for public's help finding two people accused of shoplifting

Lexington Police is asking for the public's help finding two people accused of shoplifting on November 11, said the police department.

Power returns for residents of Prosperity

Around 600 people in the Town of Prosperity were without power Friday night and most of Saturday after Town officials say an abandoned CSX train car kept Duke Energy crews from working on a downed power line.