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Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong.

That was the pitch line that led to a senior investing $20,000 in a private company that turned out to be a ponzi scheme, bilking investors of more than $1.2 million.

A Columbia firefighter rushing to a call during a thunderstorm left a pot of grease on a stove that caused a blaze in the kitchen of a fire station.

The Springdale Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying suspects involved in setting a fire at the Cambridge Plaza.

Columbia emergency officials have evacuated the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardons Services' office in downtown Columbia after a suspicious item was found inside.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.

"I'm sure he's embarrassed and won't do it again," said Jenkins, who didn't identify the firefighter.

COLUMBIA, SC A major route in and out of Columbia will close to traffic for up to 15 minutes Wednesday evening.

Former Whitfield County Schools superintendent Katie Brochu is leaving her position as superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia, S.C. The Richland School District Two Board of Education granted Brochu her release effective July 1. She has been the district's superintendent since July 2010 and had one year remaining on her ... (more)

Starting July 1, the thousands of people and organizations that use city parks will be paying more to swim, golf, play tennis or soccer and to rent park facilities for their events or civic meetings.

It isn't easy to justify ignoring a chance to lower power bills, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and chip away at air pollution.

COLUMBIA, S.C. Legislators said Monday that a tentative agreement could provide $800 million for road and bridge work across South Carolina without raising taxes.

USC's undergraduate tuition will increase at an overall average of 3.15 percent, the school's board of trustees announced Monday.

Sen. Lindsey Graham , viewed as a moderate by many conservatives in the GOP, says the party is "in a demographic death spiral" if the immigration legislation he helped write fails to pass both houses of Congress.

Fresh off a visit to Columbia, 4-star 2015 weakside DE Arden Key set a commitment date of July 1st.

Seven Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine flew into South Carolina from Cleveland for the anniversary.

With Father's Day shopping behind us and schools on summer vacation, many are thinking of the beach and planning summer vacations and getaways.

Columbia fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said that no one was at the residence at 229 Robert McKenzie St. at the time of the fire but added the house collapsed shortly after firefighters showed up.

The Historic Columbia Foundation will offer summer camp in June and July. The theme of camp will be " J ump Back in Time: Time Travel Summer Camp.

One man is dead and one in custody after a motorcyclist was hit by a vehicle according to Columbia Police Officials.