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New international production of 'Swan Lake' alights at Columbia's Koger Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new production of Swan Lake will wing its way to Columbia's Koger Center for the Arts in early 2025. That's when the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine is scheduled to perform Tchaikovsky's classic on January 14 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will feature completely new...
Public Service reminder: New Upstate area code goes into effect July 19
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Public Service Commission (SCPSC) wants to remind you a new 821 area code overlay in the South Carolina Upstate now covered by the 864 area code will go into effect July 19. At that time, all calls placed will have to use ten-digit phone numbers to make any call in the region. Calls using only seven digits (numbers dialed without the area code) will not be completed.
Columbia to increase parking costs, ticket fines
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Parking rates in Columbia could increase as early as the end of this year, according to the city council. City Councilman Peter Brown said it's been decades since parking rates were adjusted, and Columbia's is much cheaper than other cities in the state. "It's a service...
Overnight ramp closures on I-126 in Columbia: Detours ahead
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Drivers on a well-traveled stretch of interstate highway in Columbia may find their exit closed on Sunday night and early Monday morning as crews work in the area. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said crews would temporarily close the I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard...
Autopsy may help identify body found in aftermath of South Carolina house fire
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — The Aiken County coroner and other agencies still have unanswered questions after crews recovered a body from a burning home. Coroner Darryl Ables said the fire happened around 7:15 p.m. on Friday at a home in the 500 block of John Nunn Highway near Salley. He said law enforcement and fire personnel responded to the home and extinguished the fire. Afterward, crews found a male body inside the house.
Teen airlifted to hospital after shots fired into Sumter County home
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a teenager was air-lifted to an area hospital on Friday after someone fired into a home with three people inside, including a child. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office said deputies were alerted to the shooting around 9:25 p.m. on Robin Hood Avenue. Responding law enforcement found a home that had been shot several times. A 9-year-old boy, an 18-year-old man and a 49-year-old man were in the house at the time. The 18-year-old had been shot, the sheriff's office said.
Motorcyclist dies in Orangeburg County crash on US 301; SCHP investigating
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a motorcyclist has died following a Saturday night crash in Orangeburg County. Lance Corporal Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 10 p.m. on U.S. Highway 301 near Short Avenue. Pye said the 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle was...
Richland County shooting leaves two men wounded; victims say they were leaving a party
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say two men were wounded in an overnight shooting in Richland County. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the victims arrived by private vehicle at an area hospital just before midnight. They told investigators they were shot while leaving a party in the area of S.C. 277 and Fontaine Road and that they were already on the highway at the time.
Celebrating 100 years of service: Lexington's Mary Hazelton shares one thing she's learned
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A Lexington woman is celebrating her 100th birthday. Mary Hazelton was born on July 7, 1924. She dedicated her life to giving back to her community, and on Saturday, that community came together to celebrate her remarkable journey. “She’s just a staple in our church and...
Sandy Run firefighters control intense house fire, report no injuries
SANDY RUN, S.C. — Authorities say a house fire in Sandy Run is out, and no injuries have been reported. The Sandy Run Fire Department said crews found half of the house burning heavily on Saturday when they were called to the scene off Old Swamp Road. Photos from...
Chapin's water deemed safe after July 4th main break prompts boil advisory
CHAPIN, S.C. — Authorities have deemed water in the Chapin area safe to drink once more after a July 4 water main break prompted a boil advisory. A spokesperson for Chapin said water customers on the Amicks Ferry Water System in Lexington County no longer need to boil their water after bacteria testing found it was clean.
Teen wanted in deadly July 4 shooting arrested in Georgia, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A teen wanted in a deadly July 4 shooting in Columbia has been arrested roughly 170 miles away in Georgia, police say. The shooting happened at Woodland Terrace Apartments in the 300 block of South Beltline Boulevard around 3 p.m. on Thursday. Police said the male victim was taken to an area hospital but died a short time later. Officers spent several hours at the scene collecting evidence and asking witnesses to come forward with information.
Kershaw County firefighters battle brush fire, while drivers battle smoke
CAMDEN, S.C. — Fire crews in Kershaw County are watching for hotspots after a brush fire broke out near Interstate 20 Friday afternoon. Will Glover, Kershaw County’s Director of Emergency Services, said that because of the fire's remote location, the South Carolina Forestry Commission needed to help. "It...
Kershaw County firefighters battle brush fire, while drivers battle smoke
CAMDEN, S.C. — Fire crews in Kershaw County are keeping an eye out for hotspots, after a brush fire broke out near Interstate 20 Friday afternoon. Will Glover, Kershaw County’s Director of Emergency Services tells News19 that because of the remote location of the fire, help was needed from the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Missing Aiken woman last heard from on Monday, deputies say
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — Aiken County deputies are asking for the public's help to find a missing Aiken woman. Family members reported 38-year-old Michelle Smith missing on Friday. She was last seen leaving her home on Sandy Lane on July 1 around 2:30 p.m. Investigators were told that she...
Richland County pet owners could be seeing some changes
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland County is closer to passing an update to the county's pet ordinances. The council gave it a second reading this past Tuesday, which means that if they vote in favor of it one more time, it will become law. Some of the main changes...
This Richland County community center is now closed until further notice
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced on Friday that it is closing Gadsden Park Community Center until further notice. The commission said that the closing is due to repairs to the facility that will be taking place over the next few months. An RCRC spokesperson said...
Columbia sees two fatal shootings on Fourth of July
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two separate killing occurred in southeast Columbia, all within a few hours of each other, Thursday night. Officers announced an arrest in one case but are still searching for leads in the other. “When I came out the door, that’s when all the police was out...
Holiday fireworks spark disaster: Columbia home destroyed, families displaced
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fireworks are the suspected cause of multiple incidents that Columbia emergency crews handled on July 4, displacing multiple people and, in one case, engulfing a home in flames. Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., the Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to 45 fire-related calls, including four attributed...
Two teens and an adult arrested in Richland County fight, shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Two teens and an adult have been arrested in connection with a shooting that arose from an alleged water gun fight in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced on Friday that it had arrested two 16-year-olds on June 24 following a shooting in the 100 block of Bombing Range Road in mid-June. An adult, 21-year-old Kiante Siller, was arrested on Tuesday.
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