Temporary lane closure on Clemson Road for utility work
The eastbound right lane of Clemson Road, near the Hard Scrabble Road intersection, is closed this week for utility work, said SCDOT.
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Alex Murdaugh denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations
A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh’s bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court of tampering with a jury.
Police officer terminated after removing political signs, say officers
An Irmo Police Officer was terminated from the department for removing political signs, said IPD.
ASGDC employee arrested after green plant like material found, Richland County deputies say
A fifth Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employee was arrested this month, says RCSD.
Richland One: New app to track school bus route
A new mobile app now allows Richland School District One parents and guardians to track their child’s school bus route in real time.
New details about 2-alarm apartment fire
ABC Columbia has learned more about what caused a 2-alarm apartment fire this week.
Governor McMaster issues statement supporting Texas' self-defense right
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has released a statement supporting Texas' self-defense right in response to the Biden Administration's statements on their border security effort.
Man found dead in his vehicle at Ravenwood Apartments in Forest Acres
The Forest Acres Police Department says a man was found dead inside his vehicle at Ravenwood Apartments last night.
Several railroad crossings set to close for maintenance, repairs
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department wants residents, and those who may be planning to drive in the area to be aware of upcoming closures for several railroad crossings
SC governor highlights education in 'State of State' address
As far as higher education, he plans to increase technical college scholarships, freeze in-state tuition and have the Education Oversight Committee review South Carolina’s 33 public institutions of higher education.
SCDOR gives tips on tax deductions, credit for SC families
Tax season is here but you may not be aware of all of the deductions and credits that are available to you and your family.
Richland County deputies asking for public's help finding missing teen
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 14-year-old, said the department.
Former SC Governor Beasley to join USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law
University of South Carolina officials have announced that former South Carolina Governor David Beasley will be joining the school as apart of the faculty.
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands closing for maintenance
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands will be closed for maintenance and repairs starting on Monday, Jan. 29.
S.C. Democratic party responds to 'State of the State' address
The governor's speech was followed up Wednesday night by the Democratic response.
Dozens gather at S.C. State House for 'Liberty and Justice Rally'
Local community leaders and politicians met at the state house to hold what they're calling a "Liberty and Justice rally."
RCSD searching for truck, trailer stolen on same day
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a truck and trailer that was stolen from a parking lot on Garners Ferry Road.
Another jail guard arrested for misconduct in office, says Richland County deputies
Another Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center jail guard has been arrested for misconduct in office, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
911 calls show fears of residents and friends after a young man got shot entering the wrong home
A concerned college student asked police if they'd seen his fraternity brother early one Saturday morning after he'd sent the 20-year-old home from a sports bar in an Uber.
CPD investigating following Columbia shooting
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a shooting on Tuesday night sent one person to the hospital, said officers.
WHAT IS SCHOOL CHOICE? Expert and lawmaker disagree on whether it helps the Palmetto State
The School Choice Bill creates educational scholarship accounts that provide parents with up to $6,000 to pay for their child’s education. Garvin believes this is a misuse of public dollars that should instead be used to improve public schools.
DHEC brings attention to health pregnancy-related health concerns
Today is National Maternal Health Awareness Day.
Richland County hosting sleeping bag drive for the homeless
The Richland County Neighborhood Council (RCNC) is partnering with Midlands nonprofit All Kind for a sleeping bag drive to benefit the County’s homeless population.
Midlands man charged in child pornography investigation
Investigators say on September 5th of last year deputies received a tip from the Attorney General's Office in reference to child pornography.
