News

Urban Cookhouse approved for drive-thru in Shandon

The zoning board approved a drive-thru for Urban Cookhouse Tuesday for its new location on Devine Street in Shandon.

Agency putting dozens of dam owners on notice for big bills

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's environmental agency is warning dozens of dam owners they could be hit with substantial bills for not submitting repair plans as ordered.

Man confronts, shoots car burglary suspect near Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a man who came out of his house to investigate a loud noise ended up shooting and killing a man he said was breaking into his car.

Memorial Service for Fallen CPD Officer Held Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department held a memorial service for fallen police officer Stacy Case.

Recent Rainfall Won't Delay Recovery Progress

Officials asses the impact more than a week's worth of constant rain will have on flood recovery.

Starbucks' new perk for military vets: free tuition for kids

Starbucks already picks up the tab for its employees to go to college. But now the thousands of military veterans who work there are getting an added perk: Free tuition for their spouses and children.

Authorities identify woman found in Hopkins woods

HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Richland County have identified a woman who died after being found unresponsive in a wooded area.

Coaches tab South Carolina 2016 champion

South Carolina was predicted to win the 2016 Southeastern Conference women's basketball championship in a vote of the league's coaches. This is the second consecutive season the coaches have positioned the Gamecocks at the top of the league.

Vice President Biden in SC for stop at Clemson

Vice President Joe Biden is back in South Carolina as part of an effort to mobilize students to take action to prevent sexual assault.

Memorial for CPD Officer to be held Tuesday at Township

A memorial service will be held for a Columbia officer killed Saturday.

Terminally Ill Man Who Saw 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Early Has Died

Just days after fulfilling his dying wish to see "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" early, super-fan Daniel Fleetwood has died

Traffic Alert: Bridge out near River Bluff High

Bridge out at 12 mile creek near River Bluff. Students will need to use 378 to get to River Bluff High.

Congress passes defense bill that would ban moving Guantanamo detainees to US

Congress passed a $607 billion defense policy bill Tuesday that bans moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States — something Barack Obama has been trying to do since he was sworn in as president.

Woman shot, officer injured in attempted shoplifting and car chase

A woman has been taken into custody after she ran from police during an attempted shoplifting at Walmart, according to Lt. Raul Denis, with Horry County police.

(AP) Congress passes defense bill that would ban moving Guantanamo detainees to US.

Memorial scheduled for Columbia officer who died in crash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A memorial service will be held at the Township Auditorium for a Columbia police officer who died after her patrol car collided with another officer's vehicle.

CSU student arrested, accused of making threat on Yik Yak

Police arrested a Charleston Southern University student Monday evening, about a day after she made a threat to the campus on the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak.