SLED confirms it is investigating Colleton Co. Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court at the center of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's efforts at a new trial is now under investigation herself.
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IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29
The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.
DHEC investigating cases of lead exposure from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch products
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control had products that contained high levels of lead removed from store shovels throughout the state.
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E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather
Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.
Storm preparations underway as severe weather closes in
Dominion Energy asks residents to be prepared and patient as severe storm approaches Palmetto state
RCSD asking for public's help finding girl last seen in September
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding a girl last seen in September, says RCSD.
RCSD: Missing teen found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mikaila Harvey has been found safe.
Richland County: Missing Midlands teen found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mikaila Harvey has been found safe.
RCSD investigating early morning stabbing at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early Sunday morning stabbing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, says RCSD.
CRFD: Home left with extensive damage after fire
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a fire on Isles Way in northeast Richland County left a home with extensive damages.
Human trafficking awareness program on display at SC airports
Monday, Alan Wilson announced the launch of TravelwatchSC.
RCSD: Man wanted for NY murder arrested
A man wanted for a New York murder has been arrested in the Midlands, said the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Richland County releases 2023 crime stats
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released crime statistics for 2023 on Friday.
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Governor McMaster unveils proposed budget for this fiscal year
With lawmakers set to return to the State House next week Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for this fiscal year.
CRFD: Firefighters put out commercial facility fire
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were able to get a 2-alarm commercial facility fire under control on Friday morning, say the fire departments.
DHEC expert speaks about staying safe from sickness during flu season
This year, DHEC is reporting that cases are particularly high here in the Palmetto State.
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South Carolina achieves second-highest industry recruitment in 2023
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has released its 2023 industry recruitment results.
Latino Community Development to hold 11th annual Three Kings Day Festival
The Latino Community Development is partnering with the Richland County Government to hold the 11th annual Three Kings Day Festival.
Free Fridays returns at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the return of free Fridays.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann outlines City of Columbia's goals for 2024
“Violent crime is still a big topic," Rickenmann said. "Homelessness is the other big topic.”
S.C. among state Capitol buildings targeted in hoax bomb threats
The FBI said Wednesday it is "aware" of "numerous" hoax bomb threats sent to various secretaries of state and state legislatures around the country on Wednesday.
More details released in I-126 chase that left man dead
New details have emerged in the I-126 chase that left a man dead after he drove into traffic on Friday afternoon, says RCSD.
Prisma no longer part of United Healthcare network as agreement not reached
A lot of Prisma Health patients are now out-of-network as the health care system has failed to reach an agreement with United Healthcare.
Deputies looking for man they say may have information on summer murder
Investigators say the man seen in the attached surveillance video wearing a white tank and dreads may know something about the June 25th, 2023 murder at a home on Indigo Springs Dr.
Richland County Council elects new leadership for 2024
The Richland County Council has officially elected new leadership on Tuesday.
