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SC trooper shot at early Saturday morning. Suspects now face attempted murder.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:58:17 GMT

Two Orangeburg men were charged after one allegedly fired at a Highway Patrol trooper, leading to a pursuit on Saturday. Both had their bond denied.

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7 years. No arrest. Darold Dantzler II's killer has never been caught.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:57:59 GMT

Dantzler was shot and killed at a Columbia event in 2019. His family believes someone in this community knows what happened that night.

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Richland One opens second application window for magnet programs

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:38:52 GMT

Richland One opens second-round applications for 2026–27 magnet choice programs, offering specialized learning options for students districtwide.

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South Carolina pauses to bid farewell to native son Jesse Jackson Sr.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:26:47 GMT

Thousands waited hours to pay their respects as Jackson lay in state at the S.C. Capitol, only the second Black person ever to be so honored.

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Four young women with disabilities are turning their artwork into runway fashion

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:23:11 GMT

Camp Cole's Design & Shine Fashion Show on March 12 celebrates four local designers who transformed their art into wearable fashion.

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Have your say: Lexington County holding meetings to get feedback on traffic improvements

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:08:34 GMT

Lexington County officials are hosting public meetings in March to gather community feedback on a transportation improvement plan aimed at improving traffic flow.

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Military families in the Midlands cope with uncertainty as tensions rise in the Middle East

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:22 GMT

As Middle East tensions rise, experts say Midlands military families face stress and uncertainty while supporting deployed loved ones overseas.

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No need to worry: That smoke is from planned burns near Richland County

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:29:06 GMT

Fort Jackson and local agencies are conducting controlled burns across the region to reduce wildfire risk and keep forests healthy.

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City of Columbia seeking volunteers for pedestrian and bicyclist counts

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:46:03 GMT

The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers for spring pedestrian and bicyclist counts to help improve roadway planning, safety and walkability.

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16 SC-made products are competing for the title of coolest thing manufactured in the state

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:01:12 GMT

From aerospace to electronics to raw materials, the 2026 Manufacturing Madness bracket is open now for public voting.

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Utility scammers are targeting SC customers with threats and demands for immediate payment

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:28:17 GMT

Dominion Energy warns scammers posing as utility reps will pressure you to pay by gift card or wire transfer -- and it's working.

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SC boutique owner arrested in yet another county, now faces charges in several jurisdictions

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:41:32 GMT

The Thomas & Turner Boutique owner now faces fraud charges across at least 7 SC counties, including 6 new counts just added in Newberry.

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He killed his 87-year-old Richland County neighbor with a pickax. Just over 3 years later, he’s been sentenced

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:26:52 GMT

An 87-year-old woman walking her dog was beaten to death in Richland County. Now, Brayden Pittman will serve 45 years in prison.

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Lexington intersection clear after detached cement trailer blocks traffic

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:51:20 GMT

Police say a tractor-trailer came detached at West Main and Columbia Avenue, closing multiple lanes. State Transport Police issued citations for defective equipment.

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Already jailed for armed robbery, SC man now charged in staged hit-and-run fraud

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:19:09 GMT

SLED says Jakeem Samuel, 21, conspired with two others to stage a crash and file a false $12,000+ insurance claim, then got served the charges behind bars.

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South Carolina's Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:28:14 GMT

The women were playing professional basketball games in Israel when attack on Iran began

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How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, as a war

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMT

The Associated Press is using the word “war” to refer to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation.

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New leadership takes command at Naval Station Norfolk

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:45:34 GMT

Capt. Ray Glenn, a University of South Carolina graduate, took command of Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday morning, bringing decades of diverse naval experience.

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SC leaders respond to US-Israel airstrikes on Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:01:14 GMT

From senators to the lieutenant governor, South Carolina's leaders are speaking out after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

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Lake Murray area hit by 5th earthquake in 30 days

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:39:37 GMT

A magnitude 2.2 quake struck near Yacht Cove Sunday, days after a stronger 3.0 rattled parts of Lexington and Richland counties.

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'Carried the mantle': Brookland Baptist reflects on Jesse Jackson ahead of Monday memorial

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:10:19 GMT

The West Columbia church was chosen for its ties to Jackson and its size. A coordinator recalls what he was like in person.

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Processional, public viewing, memorial planned for Rev. Jesse Jackson in Columbia: What to know

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:44:34 GMT

Processional, public viewing at the State House and memorial at Brookland Baptist are planned as flags lower to half-staff Monday.

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Heard loud booms in Columbia? Fort Jackson confirms what caused them

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:46:38 GMT

Fort Jackson says three controlled detonations Sunday morning caused the booms heard in northeastern Columbia.

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Shaw Air Force Base prohibits uniforms off-base, tightens visitor access rules

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:48:14 GMT

Shaw now requires personnel to change into uniforms on base and remove them before leaving, and it has suspended its Trusted Traveler Program.

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70-year-old Prosperity woman identified as victim in deadly Lexington County crash

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:27:54 GMT

Jaroslava Cameron died after a two-vehicle collision at Summerland Avenue and North Lee Street, troopers say. The crash remains under investigation.

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South Carolina pastor shelters in Jerusalem as sirens send group to bunkers

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:53:39 GMT

Pastor Wes Church of First Baptist Columbia and about 30 others are sheltering in place after repeated sirens in Jerusalem forced trips to bunkers.

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Police investigating after child reportedly shot in Columbia neighborhood

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:07:05 GMT

Columbia Police are investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting on Rawl Street that left a child wounded.

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19-year-old victim identified after deadly 3-vehicle I-20 crash in Kershaw County

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:02:29 GMT

Troopers say the teen’s vehicle hit an eastbound tractor-trailer, crossed the median and was struck by a westbound tractor-trailer.

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Motorcyclist who died in I-95 in Clarendon County crash identified

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:29:41 GMT

A 57-year-old motorcyclist died in a Friday night crash on I-95 in Clarendon County. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating.

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Biden credits South Carolina primary for White House win at anniversary event

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:19:07 GMT

Joe Biden returned to Columbia, reflecting on South Carolina's pivotal role in his 2020 comeback, thanking the state for reshaping the Democratic primary race.

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The Lexington County Peach Festival is back on for 2026

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:18:48 GMT

The Lexington County Peach Festival will return July 4, 2026, after organizers previously announced the longtime Gilbert tradition would be canceled.

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'What are we going to do if we can’t find her?' Family of Sabrina Heinz holds out hope as search for missing woman approaches 1 month

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:17:56 GMT

It has been nearly a month since 49-year-old Sabrina Heinz was reported missing, and her family says each passing day brings more uncertainty.

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Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer to speak at Koger Center March 18

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:32:23 GMT

Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer will speak about his football legacy and the American South at a free event at the Koger Center on March 18.

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South Carolina begins ticketing for hands-free law violations on Feb. 28

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:12:12 GMT

Starting Feb. 28, drivers can be fined $100 for holding or using a phone while driving. Repeat offenses bring $200 fines and two points.

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Weekend Weather: Sunshine and warmer temperatures in the Midlands

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:10:31 GMT

A warm and sunny weekend in the Midlands.

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Shaw confirms death of 20-year-old Airman

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:41:07 GMT

Officials said Airman First Class McKenzie C. Cooper, née Bradley, was found dead at her off-base home on Feb. 23.

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SC State University to require IDs, parking decals under expanded security plan

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:39:47 GMT

SC State continues to expand campus security with mandatory ID display and parking decals weeks after a shooting on campus killed two people and injured another.

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$3.5M approved for Sumter bypass but drivers still face delays

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:20:02 GMT

Connect 378 moves into detailed design with 80% federal funding, but nearby residents say construction and detours remain a daily hassle.

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Columbia considers stricter dog tethering limits, roadside pet sale ban

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:28:45 GMT

Columbia officials are reviewing proposed animal control updates, including stricter dog tethering limits and a ban on roadside pet sales.

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Second person charged in case of abuse of a vulnerable adult at Columbia psychiatric hospital

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:22:50 GMT

Suspect is second former custody officer tied to incident at Wellpath Recovery Solutions facility

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