Shamira McCray

IRMO — An income-restricted apartment complex planned in Irmo was blocked by the town council this week because of concerns about traffic, lane requirements on nearby streets and adequate space at local schools.

SOUTH CONGAREE — It'll be at least a year before South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell can preside over council meetings in the town again.

Forest Acres police responded to the home for a welfare check after receiving a call from a concerned family member.

COLUMBIA — Two inmates were stabbed during an altercation at Alvin S. Glenn detention Center this week, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating what happened.

Julia Elliott’s short story collection “Hellions” was written for “smart weirdos with a sense of wonder,” the Columbia-based author told Free Times last year.

The partisan election in Lexington County will only include Republican candidates.

Traffic and growth management were among the priorities for six Lexington County Council candidates on the June 9 primary ballot.

The detention order was sought for the councilmember who shot a weapon several times in his residence during what was initially reported as a home invasion.

Residents of the Lexington County town pressed leaders for transparency about budget priorities, staffing costs and an April shooting incident involving a councilmember.

Updated LEXINGTON — A Democratic nominee has been decided for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District held for more than two decades by Rep. Joe Wilson