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Forest Acres Police identify 2 found dead in relation to domestic violence homicide investigation

The Forest Acres Police Department released the identity of a man and woman killed in a domestic violence incident Tuesday, May 26.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies person who died after moped incident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-moped incident on last Thursday, said the coroner's office.

Driver avoiding deer killed in wreck on US-176 in Orangeburg

Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after trying to avoid hitting a deer Thursday night on US-176 near Coach Road.

Witnesses testify in day 2 of Rick Chow trial

"Did anybody say that the victim, Cyrus had pointed a gun?" asks Liefer. "No," answers Walker.

USGA says earthquake not to blame for loud boom heard across the Midlands

ABC Columbia News has received reports of a big boom being heard throughout areas in the Midlands.

Sumter Police searching for man who may have information on fatal Tuesday shooting

Sumter Police are searching for a man who may have information on a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, May 26.

Kershaw Co. deputies searching for suspects after carjacking incident

Kershaw Co. deputies are searching for suspects after a carjacking incident happened in the afternoon, say the sheriff's office.

DPH issues summer water safety alert across SC pools, lakes and rivers

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur each year in the United States, and 85 South Carolinians died because of unintentional drowning.

SLED charges Charleston Co. man after 2025 shooting at SC State

An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a 2025 shooting that happened at SC State University, said SLED.

Columbia Police Department hosting block parties around the city

Columbia Police is hosting block parties around the city this Summer, said officials.

Orangeburg Co. Sheriff: 1 arrested in connection with drive-by shooting

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a Bowman male has been taken into custody in reference to a drive-by shooting.

Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk reopens after closure

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park from the Moffatt Street entrance to the area under the Gervais Street Bridge that was closed due to flooding is now open, say city officials.

Capital City-Lake Murray Country to hold fireworks display

One of the Midlands favorite Fourth of July traditions returns to Lake Murray this Summer.

Local Living: Congressman Jim Clyburn's fish fry, Summer kickoff at Edventure, Songbird Music Festival, SC Pride's Outfest

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy the Summertime.

Malice? Or protecting his son? -- Trial for store owner accused of killing 14-year-old begins

During opening statements, Prosecutor Byron Gipson told the 12 jurors that 14-year-old Carmack-Belton was killed with malice, falsely believed to have shoplifted from Chow's store on Parklane Road. But Defense Attorney Jack Swerling painted a different picture, saying Chow only fired the weapon to save his son Andy's life.