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UPDATE: Arrest made in Ole Place shooting that left 24-year-old woman dead, 2 others wounded

Two women and one man were struck by gunfire. Both women were critically wounded and a man had non-life threating injuries.

Plea hearing scheduled for suspect in officer-involved shooting

According to Sheriff Leon Lott with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a plea hearing for 19-year-old Jeremy Taylor will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. inside the Richland County Courthouse.

CFD battles house fire on Kelly Mill Road

The Columbia Richland Fire Department released images of a large house fire on Kelly Mill Road Saturday afternoon.

Two injured following vehicle fire at Spinx gas station

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station -- located at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in Northeast Columbia.

Columbia PD searching for vehicle of interest in shooting

Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC.

Magistrate courts to hear requests for restraining order regardless of marital status

South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault officials are applauding a SC Court of Appeals decision.

Mystery bidder pays $9 million to dine with Warren Buffett

An anonymous bidder paid more than $9 million for the chance to have a meal with one of the most successful investors in history, Warren Buffett.

Census data shows growth in American suburbs

Census data from 2025 shows growth in American suburbs.

Starbucks Will Now Let Customers Use Personal Cups For Nearly All Orders

Starbucks cuts corporate jobs

Starbucks is laying off dozens of corporate workers, according to a notice it sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department.

Phone carriers address dead zones

If you live in or visit remote areas your cell phone signal might improve soon.

SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor

SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.

Zwilling recalls over 113K electric kettles

Zwilling is recalling more than 113,000 electric water kettles that could cause burns.

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran ’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.

Governor issues executive order calling Lawmakers back for Special Session Friday

Lawmakers will reconvene in a special session Friday at 11am after Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order

Attorneys react to Murdaugh retrial

"Well obviously they'll be a change of venue, we'll be doing it in another county. And obviously everybody has heard about it, read about it. I'm not sure I'd want a juror who was so unaware of what's going on around them who hadn't heard something about it," says Harpootlian.