Officials: Infant surrendered under Daniel's Law
The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at certain locations such as hospitals and fire departments.
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Richland County holding annual Go Red for Women Lunch & Learn
Richland County is hosting a community event to raise awareness about heart health among women.
Columbia police investigating overnight shooting
Officers with the Columbia Police Department are investigating an overnight shooting, said the department.
Richland County: Man wanted in connection with burglary, grand larceny
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man wanted for burglary and grand larceny.
Attorney general and lawmakers aim to tackle backlog of violent crimes piling up across South Carolina
In the 3rd circuit district alone, which includes Sumter County, there are 61 murder charges dating more than three years old.
Texas investigation led to arrest of Blythewood woman accused of sexually assaulting infant, sentenced to 28 years in prison
A Blythewood woman has been sentenced to be 28 years for sexually assaulting an infant after a Texas investigation led law enforcement to her, said the Attorney General’s Office.
Attorney General's office proposes new initiative aimed to end case backlog
The Attorney General's Office is proposing a new initiative call the "Statewide Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit" which aims to help tackle the violent crime backlog with solicitor’s officers across the state.
Traffic Alert: Multiple railroad crossing closures in Irmo
The Town of Irmo announced on Facebook that there will be railroad crossing closures in the area starting today.
SCDOT celebrates groundbreaking of improvements to busy interchange
To improve safety and flow of traffic, the project will include reconstruction of ramps as well as the creation of flyover acceleration lanes.
City of Columbia hosting homebuyer workshop
The City of Columbia's Development Department is hosting a homebuyer workshop on Wednesday, February 21.
SC Lawmakers seek to opt-in food program
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are heading to Washington D.C. to ask congress for a waiver to opt-in to the summer food program.
Judge denies Murdaugh's request for a retrial in evidentiary hearing
Justice Jean Toal with the Richland County Courthouse denies Alex Murdaugh request for a retrial
Inaugural Governor's Economic Summit addresses future needs of Palmetto State industries
The Governor’s Economic Summit stressed the importance of electric vehicles to the future of South Carolina, especially with the addition of Scout Motors coming to nearby Blythewood.
County jail enhances contraband reduction efforts
Richland County officials say the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center has been working on contraband prevention measures.
Experience Columbia SC announces partnership with former Gamecock Aliyah Boston
Experience Columbia SC has announced a partnership with WNBA Rookie of the Year and former Gamecock Aliyah Boston to inspire travel in the Columbia area.
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.
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.
