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A shooting reported early Tuesday on Decker Boulevard is under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded around 2:50 a.m. to the Decker Boulevard and Plainfield Road area after receiving a ShotSpotter alert, authorities said. Officials said dispatchers later informed deputies that a

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - May’s second full moon of the month will shine bright in the sky at the end of the month. The Blue Moon will peak in illumination on May 31 at 4:45 a.m. The moon won’t appear blue in color. It’s called “Blue” because it’s the second full moon in the same calendar month.

Governor Henry McMaster awarded three law enforcement professionals from South Carolina with the Governor's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award for their exceptional service and professionalism.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A major new housing development in the Blythewood area is one step closer to becoming reality after Richland County Council approved a rezoning request Tuesday night despite concerns from nearby residents. The proposed development would bring 255 housing units to approximately 157 acres of land.

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Late May has arrived and the 2026 South Carolina High School League soccer state championships are set for May 21-23 in Columbia. Twelve boys teams and 10 girls teams across the SCHSL soccer classifications and divisions will compete for

A nightclub near Forest Acres, where a man was fatally shot by police, is now closed and was hit with a violation from Richland County.

Richland County Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening that put public safety funding and the county’s long-term growth plan under the spotlight, drawing comments from county leaders and residents concerned about how development decisions are being made. Council took up several items affecting the county’s futu

ST MATTHEWS, S.C. — Two unexpected visitors have temporarily taken over the splash pad at Lake Inspiration in St. Matthews. Town officials closed the splash pad and nearby playground after a contractor clearing brush near the area spotted two alligators. One was estimated to be about seven feet long, while the other me

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The third annual 803 Day weekend is returning to Columbia. The multi-day celebration will be filled with events from July 31 through August 3, to celebrate the 803 region. 803 Day is a play on Columbia’s area code, and is recognized synonymously with the 8/03 date....

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Christopher Traugh, DBA, as Director of Construction Services. In this role, Traugh will provide strategic leadership for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and