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Law enforcement still searching for suspect in incident in Irmo
IRMO, S.C. — A large law enforcement presence was in an Irmo neighborhood Thursday afternoon into the evening. According to a spokesperson with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, law enforcement was looking for a suspect they now say is not a threat to the community in the Farming Creek Road area.
Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling prohibited hydrofluorocarbon products in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Ecology issued a $1.6 million penalty to The Home Depot for continuing to sell restricted hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) products after state regulations went into effect in 2021. HFCs are a greenhouse gas used mainly for refrigeration and air conditioning that may leak into...
Gordon Moore Park closed due to sinkhole; MSHA investigation underway
ALTON, Ill. — Federal investigators with the Mine Safety Health Administration are asking people to avoid Gordon F. Moore Park due to mine subsidence. “It’s scary,” Seantra Vaughn said. “If it can happen there, there’s no telling how many places in the park it can happen too.”
Columbia firefighters battle extreme heat and flames during summer months: 'Like walking through Death Valley in a snowsuit'
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Firefighters are used to running into burning buildings, but doing it in brutal summer temperatures makes the process more complicated and dangerous. Columbia Richland Engine 1 Fire Engineer Ray Gary was blunt when asked what fighting fires in full regalia is like. “It’s like walking through...
Columbia leaders seek community input to tackle rising homelessness
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia leaders are seeking feedback from organizations, businesses, and community members as they address the growing homelessness problem across the city. “We’ve had a lot of individuals who come into our facilities, most of the time it’s overnight shelters,” said Marlo Brayboy, interim executive director at...
2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series set for Orangeburg, expected to draw thousands
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — The city of Orangeburg will host the 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series in the last week of July. The event will have 11 southeast teams, which are expected to bring thousands of people to the city. Local businesses are excited. Drew Shuler owns North Fork...
Sumter Police officer Darren McCain terminated for alleged misconduct in office
SUMTER, S.C. — A Sumter Police officer has been terminated and charged with misconduct in office. Darren Lee McCain is accused of soliciting sex in exchange for money from women whose files he obtained through his time as an officer. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says 30-year-old McCain...
Sumter Police officer arrested for misconduct
SUMTER, S.C. — A Sumter Police officer has been terminated and charged with with misconduct in office. Darren Lee McCain is accused of soliciting sex in exchange for money from women whose files he obtained through his time as an officer. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says, 30...
While Atlanta gears up for high-stakes Biden-Trump debate here are what SC locals want them to discuss.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In just a few hours, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in a highly anticipated debate in Atlanta. According to a New York Times poll, 74% of registered voters plan to watch the debate. This translates to roughly 161 million people tuning in.
Richland County authorities search for missing man not heard from since January
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a missing man who hasn't been in contact with anyone for several months. The sheriff's department said 63-year-old Henry Haile Jr. was last heard from in January or seen by neighbors since November 2023. Authorities said he lived in his burned home on Stanford Street until that point.
Missing poodle returned home after San Antonio couple offers $3,000 reward for dog
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio couple is thankful after their 8-year-old toy poodle, Teddy, returned home Thursday night after he was reportedly taken Wednesday evening. Alexandra Villarreal, Teddy's owner, sent the following message to a KENS 5 reporter who covered Teddy's disappearance:. "We are so beyond grateful to...
VERIFY: Can poison ivy rash spread through contact with others?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The saying goes, "Leaves of three, let it be." It's not bad advice when dealing with poison ivy, but knowing more about the plant and what it can and can't do is even better. Poison ivy is common in the summer, and we often encounter it...
VERIFY: Scratching up the facts about poison ivy
The saying goes leaves of three, let it be. It's not bad advice when dealing with poison ivy, but knowing more about the plant and what it can and can't do is even better. Poison ivy is common in the summer, and because we are out enjoying the weather or gardening that's when we come across it.
Woman arrested in West Columbia bank robbery
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — West Columbia Police say they've arrested a woman in connection with Thursday's robbing of a bank in town. The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. at the Security Federal Bank located at 1185 #B on Sunset Boulevard. According to police, the supsect, 30-year-old Satorius Zayevon...
Cayce City Council passes 25% water rate hike, discusses millage increase
CAYCE, S.C. — The Cayce City Council met on Wednesday to discuss the 2024-2025 budget and voted on a 25% utility increase for water and sewer. Council members made the decision during a meeting to discuss how Cayce will fund the upcoming fiscal year's budget, which begins on July 1.
Trooper called to capture kinkajou at Washington rest stop 'thought it was a joke' at first
TACOMA, Wash. — A kinkajou discovered abandoned at a rest stop in central Washington is now being cared for at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. The young kinkajou, a nocturnal rainforest mammal, was found at the Selah Creek Rest Area on June 23. State officials said it's unclear if it was dropped off or escaped.
South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina General Assembly met for what is expected to be the final day of the 2024 session Wednesday, taking up a flurry of bills and giving several lawmakers a chance to say goodbye. Legislators sent to the governor's desk a bill changing the way...
Lawmakers pass teacher pay raises, tax cuts in $13 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Pay raises for teachers and state employees, a permanent income tax cut, money to fix roads and bridges are just a few items in South Carolina's final budget for the next fiscal year. The House and Senate returned Wednesday to vote on several items left unfinished...
Holly Hill fountain flowers stolen and replaced this week
HOLLY HILL, S.C. — The Town of Holly Hill’s fountain is located in the heart of downtown. On Monday, flowers were donated and planted to bring life back to a space that means so much to many residents. Resident Kurt Edwins, who owns landscape contract company Tridion Environmental,...
Gender gap widens in South Carolina Senate
SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — Tuesday night, political newcomer Carlisle Kennedy upset longtime Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy, significantly shifting the South Carolina Senate. This election result means only one of the five 'sister senators' who stood together to vote against the 6-week abortion ban will remain in the Senate.
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