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One person found dead after house fire in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say one person was found dead following a fire in West Columbia on Saturday morning. The West Columbia Fire Department said crews responded to the 1600 block of B Avenue just before 4 a.m. due to a burning home. Crews said they found heavy fire when they arrived, and a search of the...
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Human remains discovered outside Columbia, police say

Columbia Fireflies head to Carolina League Championship after win in first home playoff game. The Columbia Fireflies are headed to the Carolina League Championship after a hard-fought 2-1 win on Thursday night. Updated: 9 hours ago. Forest Acres Police are investigating a shooting that left one injured on Thursday....
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Police Facing Lawsuit by ex-South Carolina Coroner after Raid on a Poker Game

Last year, the police raided, using excessive force, an office where a poker game was being played. Now, Gary Watts, one of the participants, is suing them for damages
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New COVID-19 vaccine rules prompt concern from SC pharmacies

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced new regulations for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine, leaving some South Carolina doctors and pharmacists concerned about access. Under the new guidelines, the vaccine is approved for patients 65 years and older. Younger patients must have an...
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South Carolina leaders react after major update in cell phone jamming in prisons

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – For decades, South Carolina State Officials have been working to shut down contraband cell phones inside South Carolina prisons. U.S. District of Attorney for South Carolina, Bryan Stirling, has said inmates are using illegal phones to commit crimes, traffic drugs, even communicate with...
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‘I don’t want to believe it’: Family grieves the loss of Angela Fuller

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The Richland County Coroner confirmed that human remains found in Columbia have been identified as Angela Fuller, a missing mother from Columbia. Fuller’s family expressed their devastation upon learning the news. For 2 weeks, we didn’t know anything, and to see her like that...
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So close, but so far: Chains readers’ wish were in Columbia

Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
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Columbia Police Treat Search for Missing Woman as Homicide-Level Investigation

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Police in Columbia have escalated their efforts to find 56-year-old Angela Fuller, a woman last seen in late August, saying the case is now being treated much like a homicide investigation. Missing Since August 29. Fuller was last seen on August 29 in the 3000...
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Firefighters tackle blaze through extreme hoarding conditions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia- Richland Fire crews encountered extreme hoarding conditions while responding to a house fire on Holt Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Smoke and flames were visible from the front of the home when 2nd Shift firefighters arrived, authorities said. Crews launched an extensive interior attack...
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Georgia woman accused of affair, smuggling plot at South Carolina prison

JASPER COUNTY, S.C. — A Georgia woman working as a nursing assistant at a South Carolina prison has been arrested after allegations she had a relationship with an inmate and conspired to bring in drugs. The South Carolina Department of Corrections said 25-year-old Fallon Ahmadreea Mixson of Norcross, Georgia,...

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