Blythewood man sentenced for human trafficking, drugs
The US Attorney's Office says 51 year old Brian Watson pleaded guilty to the attempted sexual trafficking of a minor and distribution of heroin.
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Former Midlands doctor sentenced for unlawfully prescribing medication
The US Attorneys Office says between January of 2015 and November of 2019, James Williams prescribed a man and woman with more than 100,000 pills of various controlled substances such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.
BABCOCK BUILDING: Crews replace Bull Street District's historic dome
Originally built as a mental health facility, the Babcock Building has been renovated into hundreds of apartment units.
Congressman Joe Wilson makes Midlands stops during bus tour
All week, Wilson heard the concerns of the people he represents.
CPD searches for woman accused of using stolen credit card
Columbia Police are asking for your help identifying and locating a woman accused of using a stolen debit card
Elementary school evacuated out of caution, all-clear given
Columbia police say the evacuation was ordered after the school received a bomb threat that they do not believe to be credible.
Columbia Police arrest man accused in connection to gas station shooting
The Columbia Police Department says they have arrested a man accused in connection to a gas station shooting from earlier this month.
Storms blow through Midlands leaving damage
Authorities say a woman and her 8 month old infant were inside the SUV when tree landed onto of the jeep.
JUDICIAL REFORM: Attorney General aims to change the way judges in SC are appointed
Wilson says that the current system allows for potential abuse of power, conflict of interests and mistrust of judges.
ABC's of Education: Local teachers study education in Barbados
In our ABC's of Education A team of educators from Voorhees, USC, and South Carolina State University recently spent several weeks on the Caribbean Island of Barbados studying ways to impact teaching, learning and educator preparation.
Hip Hop turns 50
The musical genre Hip Hop celebrates its 50th birthday today. Click here to see how you can celebrate without having to leave the Midlands
Gov. McMaster signs bill that helps early childhood education
First Steps is a program first created by the General Assembly in 1999 that expands access to early childhood education and prepares children for kindergarten.
Prisma to offer grief classes for children who've lost loved ones
One in 10 children will experience the death of a loved one by the age of 18. According to Prisma officials the hardest part is coping with that loss.
UPDATE: RCSD arrests man suspected of stealing police cruiser
RCSD, Lexington County Sheriff's arrest man accused stealing a RCSD police cruiser over the weekend.
SHORTFALL: Red Cross asking for donors to give blood during month of August
More people are now able to give blood after recent changes in the Red Cross eligibility guidelines.
Richland County Deputies searching for suspect accused of stealing department vehicle
Richland County Deputies have identified a man they say is suspected of stealing one of the cruisers in their fleet.
Couple donates hundreds of Beanie Babies
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Steve and Donna Loy collected hundreds of the stuffed toys over 40 years.
Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs
A traffic alert is still in place for drivers in Irmo. The City of Columbia says the Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs.
Severe Midlands storms cause power outages, scattered debris
Severe storms blow through the Midlands causing outages
Dominion offering assistance as hot weather continues
The utility says it offers a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Lexington community welcomes Smith family home after life-changing accident
Bekah was taken to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta after receiving surgery for a vertebral fracture and a brain injury.
Police: man accused in second missing person death
Investigators say Marc-Anthony Rickson Cantrell is accused in the death of Jared Ondrea who lived in a halfway house on Harper St. with Cantrell.
Teen charged in crash that killed two
“This man’s lawlessness cost two young people their lives,” Sheriff Leon Lott said. “He should not have been on the streets in the first place. Another criminal, out on bond, terrorizing our community.”
Suspect charged in hours-long standoff
Investigators say on Tuesday morning a woman arrived at an RCSD sub-station and reported that she had been assaulted by her husband.
