Kershaw Co. coroner identifies person after well drilling incident
Kershaw County Coroner David West has released the identity of the person who died after a well drilling incident, says the coroner's office.
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KCSO investigating Tuesday afternoon shooting after one person shot
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting after one person was shot, said deputies.
Kershaw Co. coroner identifies passenger after two-vehicle collision
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has released the name of the person who died after a two-vehicle collision, says officials.
KCSO: Rape investigation leads to 3 arrested, deputies searching for 4th person
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office held a press conference at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, to update the public on three recent arrests.
SCDOT to close Sawmill Road bridge in Kershaw County for repairs
SCDOT will close and detour the Sawmill Road bridge over Little Flat Rock Creek in Kershaw County.
SCDNR closes unnamed WMA Kershaw County after bait found in area
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has temporarily closed the unnamed WMA on Buffalo Creek Road in Kershaw County to hunting, say officials.
KCSO: 2 Juveniles in custody in connection with an armed robbery
Deputies in Kershaw County say two juveniles are in custody in connection with an armed robbery.
SLED charges NC man with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 66-year-old North Carolina man with four charges, said SLED.
United Way of Kershaw County to give back to active military
United Way of Kershaw County will host a food distribution for active Kershaw County military.
United Way of Kershaw County asking for donations
The United Way of Kershaw County is asking for help as some families in the community will not be receiving federal assistance next month.
Kershaw County coroner identifies pedestrian hit by vehicle
Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified the pedestrian that was killed after a hit-and-run on Thursday, said the coroner's office.
Kershaw County coroner identifies pedestrian killed during hit-and-run
Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified the person who was hit by a vehicle, says the coroner's office.
Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot winner continuing to play lottery
A Midlands woman’s Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot win has made her hungry for more, according to officials.
USGS confirms earthquake in South Carolina
The United States Geological Survey has confirmed that an earthquake happened in South Carolina, according to the SC Emergency Management Division.
SLED investigating fire at vacant plant in Camden
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a fire at a vacant plant in Camden.
Man sentenced to life for murder
The 5th Circuit Solicitor says a Kershaw fugitive has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his girlfriend’s murder.
No injures reported after vacant Camden building fire
The cause of a massive fire at a vacant Camden building remains under investigation.
$170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot ticket sold in Camden
Lottery players check your tickets because someone is a winner.
KCSO: Man charged with kidnapping after Wednesday incident
A man is facing multiple charges after a Wednesday incident, say Kershaw County deputies.
Firefighters control structure fire in Camden
Firefighters responded to Brewer Springs Road for a reported residential structure fire, said officials.
DPH: 1 person exposed after rabid raccoon in Kershaw County
One person was potentially exposed to a rabid raccoon in Kershaw County, says DPH.
Governor Henry McMaster suspends Bethune Town Councilman
According to the Office of the Governor, Governor Henry McMaster suspended Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin from office.
SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closures on I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River
South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct continuous left lane closures on the I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County, said SCDOT.
SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closures on I-20 Eastbound bridge over Wateree River
South Carolina Department of Transportation says there will be a continuous right lane closure on the I-20 Eastbound bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County.
SLED Charges former Camden Military Academy Dean of Students with sex crimes against minors
The charges are related to incidents that took place in 2014 and 2022.
