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Attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court release statement regarding plagiarism allegations

Dec 26, 2023 3:01 PM EST

The attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill have released a statement regarding her recent plagiarism allegations.

South Carolina unemployment rate increased slightly in November

Dec 22, 2023 6:32 PM EST

South Carolina’s unemployment rate increased slightly from October to November.

Coroner: Father, daughter died of hypothermia

Dec 22, 2023 4:22 PM EST

Calhoun Co. Coroner Donnie Porth tells ABC Columbia News the autopsies were inconclusive but that he believes the man and the child died from hypothermia due to exposure to the elements.

CRFD: House fire displaces 5 before holidays

Dec 22, 2023 3:05 PM EST

Five people are displaced after a house fire on Thursday night, said CRFD.

Columbia Parking Services offering complimentary parking for the holidays

Dec 22, 2023 2:20 PM EST

The City of Columbia Parking Services has announced complimentary parking for the upcoming holidays.

Coroner: Autopsy confirms no foul play in death of transgender woman

Dec 22, 2023 11:22 AM EST

The body of Shandon Floyd was found in November on Two Notch Rd.

RCSD gives tip for ways to prevent package theft

Dec 22, 2023 10:38 AM EST

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has some tips to prevent package theft.

SCDMV warns residents of scammers during holiday season

Dec 22, 2023 10:32 AM EST

With the holidays approaching, the Department of Motor Vehicles is warning people to be on the lookout for scam artists.

Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for drug and firearm charges

Dec 20, 2023 6:30 PM EST

A Columbia man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty, said the Department of Justice.

City officials hold ribbon cutting for new Saluda River access point

Dec 20, 2023 5:49 PM EST

Anyone looking to enjoy the Saluda River has a new access point.

DHEC reminding people about overdose safety kits availability at state health departments

Dec 20, 2023 4:27 PM EST

As the holiday season continues Health officials are reminding residents of overdose safety kits available at health departments across the state.

Highway fatalities in the Palmetto state go down

Dec 20, 2023 2:52 PM EST

For a second straight year highway fatalities in the Palmetto state have gone down.

SCBBO invests $112.3 million for broadband expansion towards 16,000 homes

Dec 19, 2023 6:56 PM EST

The South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO) has announced 17 newly funded projects through its American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund (CPF 1.0) grant program.

Former Chief Justice Toal to preside over Murdaugh motion for new trial

Dec 19, 2023 5:27 PM EST

Judge Clifton Newman, who heard Murdaugh's double murder trial earlier this year previously asked to be removed from any future procedures involving the disgraced former attorney.

One displaced after late night Monday fire

Dec 19, 2023 2:36 PM EST

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says one person is displaced after a fire tore through a home on late Monday night.

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SCDVA partners with Oliver Gospel for winter clothing drive

Dec 19, 2023 2:13 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) has partnered with Oliver Gospel Mission to host a winter clothing drive.

Alvin S. Glenn faces possible closure in 90 days following SCDC inspection

Dec 19, 2023 1:34 PM EST

In a statement in response, a county spokesperson writes in part, "The county remains committed to collaborating with department of corrections to enhance conditions at the detention center, prioritizing the safety and security of detainees and staff."