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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of a former deputy following a traffic stop by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Around 10:08 p.m., Wednesday, a SCHP trooper made a traffic stop on Bluff Rd on a gray...

South Carolina turned in a strong spring on the recruiting trail as its 2027 recruiting class is up to nine commitments. The Gamecocks will now turn their attention to the summer with camps and official visits soon getting underway. The Gamecocks hosted their first slate of official visitors the weekend...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A proposed Murphy's gas station development at the corner of North Main Street and Sunset Drive cleared another hurdle Wednesday night, but nearby residents say they still oppose the project and worry about how it could impact the area. The City of Columbia Urban Design Review...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As the school year comes to a close, school districts across the Midlands are set to implement programs to provide free food for students. Below is a list of school districts and more information about their respective programs. This story will be updated with more information...

The Irmo Police Department arrested Joseph Seth Braxton at a residence in the New Friarsgate community on May 20, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Braxton faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, and poss

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions thwarting Serbian-crime organizations posing threat to. American highways – and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department connection. Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (CSGS), the international iteration of Crime Stoppers. here in the U.S., recently met with federal investigators in Washing

May 25 marks a milestone for Mast General Store, as the beloved retailer celebrates its 15th anniversary in downtown Columbia. To commemorate the occasion, the store will offer free bags of its signature freshly popped popcorn to visitors throughout the day. When the Mast Store first opened its doors in...

CAYCE, S.C. — City leaders in Cayce say several infrastructure and quality-of-life projects are underway across the community as part of an effort to improve neighborhoods and keep residents informed about ongoing development. Blue and white “Building a Better Cayce” signs have appeared throughout the city to mark proj

SOUTH CAROLINA — Most schools across South Carolina will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring U.S. military service members who died while serving the country. School districts throughout South Carolina traditionally close campuses for the holiday each year. Many d

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia is asking residents to help shape a new roadway safety plan aimed at reducing crashes and improving safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders across the city. City officials announced the launch of a new public survey as part of the...