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30-year-old woman arrested for obtaining goods under false pretenses

Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster says a 30-year-old woman has been arrested for obtaining goods under false pretenses with a value of $2,000 or less.

South Carolina gas prices rise 5.6 cents as U.S.-Iran attacks add uncertainty

Gas prices both in South Carolina, and nationally have climbed once again, however according to GasBuddy, markets have still not yet shown how gas prices will react to the weekend's U.S.–Iran attacks.

Cuba's days 'are numbered,' Sen. Lindsey Graham says after touting Iran strikes

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, approving of Donald Trump and Israel's continued strikes in Iran, offered a hint at where he wants the United States to focus its attention next.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Clyburn react to Iran attack

South Carolina lawmakers are responding to the attack on Iran.

Lexington County Peach Festival back on this year

South Carolina's sweetest Summer tradition the Lexington County Peach Festival is back on this year for 4th of July.

All lanes of West Main Street/US-1 at Columbia Avenue/US-378 reopen

All lanes of West Main Street/US-1 at Columbia Avenue/US-378 have reopened after a semi trailer tank filled with cement was removed from the roadway by a heavy-duty tow service, says Lexington PD.

Weekend earthquake rattles Lake Murray area

Another earthquake has shaken up the Midlands over the weekend, according to SC Emergency Management Division.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

3 U.S. Service Members killed in Iran operation, local leaders respond to strikes

EDITED BY BRIDGET BROWN, LORIAN BELANGER, RICARDO BENASSI AND HRVOJE HRANJSKI Updated 11:27 AM EST, March 1, 2026 Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that a new leadership council “has begun its work” after death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pezeshkian made the comment…

President Trump announces U. S. - Israel strike on Iran

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday, with strikes in the joint U.S.-Israel attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.

Former President Joe Biden speaks at Columbia event held in his honor

(WOLO) Former President Joe Biden speaking to the crowd at a celebration honoring his 2020 South Carolina Primary win Feb. 27, 2026. The event, hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party, was held at the Columbia…

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Importance of planning

Local Living: Learn about the importance of planning things out.

Mace introduces bill allowing federal death penalty for child sex crimes

Thursday, Feb. 26, Representative Nancy Mace posted on social media to introduce the "Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act."

Midlands man charged with fentanyl-induced homicide

A Midlands man has been charged with a fentanyl-induced homicide.

Sc Law Enforcement Ice Requirement Bill In House Judiciary Committee

Members of House Judiciary Subcommittee pass SC law enforcement ICE requirement bill

Thursday morning, Feb. 26, Members of a House Judiciary Subcommittee passed a measure that would require law enforcement agencies and detention centers in the state to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Rep. Norman, SC Safe Elections call for paper ballots

Thursday morning, candidate for governor and Representative Ralph Norman joined with members of the group South Carolina Safe Elections to call for the use of hand-marked paper ballots.

$100 million settlement in Spark driver case

SC Attorney General Allen Wilson, and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission released a $100 million multi-state settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who took part in its Spark driver program.