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IRIS FESTIVAL: Decades-old tradition kicks off at Sumter's Swan Lake

With hundreds of vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, car shows, a petting zoo and more, there really is something for everyone.

1 firefighter killed, 6 transported to hospital after 3-alarm fire

Firefighters in Columbia say they responded to the Tropical Ridge apartments off of Stoneridge Dr. to a 3-alarm fire.

Former Lexington County deputy charged with disorderly conduct

A former Lexington County deputy has been arrested after being accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex.

Twitter debuts new $5,000 per month data access plan

Twitter has unveiled a new paid access tier called Pro.

Gas prices rise before Memorial Day

Holiday travelers who haven't filled up their tanks yet can expect to pay a bit more at the pump.

Microsoft announces new AI program for Windows 11

It feels like artificial intelligence is everywhere and now Microsoft wants to bring it to your personal computer.

Céline Dion cancels European concerts 'until I’m really ready to be back on stage'

Céline Dion has canceled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she continues treatment for a rare neurological disorder.

Gov. McMaster orders flags to be flown half-staff in observance of Memorial Day

Governor Henry McMaster ordered the flags atop the State Capitol be flown at half-staff on May 29 until noon in observation of Memorial Day.

Lexington One provides update regarding school bus accident

Lexington Co. School District One says all 17 students and the bus driver involved in a May 25 school bus accident at A.C. Bouknight Road and Pond Branch Road have been released from the hospital.

2 arrested in alleged car jacking, robbery in Newberry County

Newberry authorities are investigating a possible car jacking and robbery in the Elanor/Wise Street area.

Lexington Coroner releases identity of Fox Fire Drive homicide victim

The Lexington Coroner released the identity of a man who died due to a single gunshot wound to the head.

SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver makes statement on Lexington One school bus collision

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver released a statement on the Lexington One school bus collision that happened on Thursday at an intersection near Gilbert in Lexington County.

School bus and tanker truck collide in South Carolina; 18 sent to hospital

A spokesperson for Lexington District One says a school bus was involved in an accident and multiple students were injured some transported to the hospital.

Lexington Coroner ID's man in fatal motorcycle accident

Lexington Co. Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the individual who died in a motorcycle accident on May 25 at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Columbia Police: Shooting at 1316 Liberty Hill Ave. left two 17 year-olds injured

Columbia Police is investigating last night's non-fatal shooting at 1316 Liberty Hill Ave.

Judge places temporary injunction on new SC abortion law

Ultimately Judge Newman placed an injunction on the law which will now head to the state Supreme Court.

SCSO: Man wanted for stealing $40,000 worth of boneless chicken

Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for stealing $40,000 worth of Boneless Chicken Breast from Pilgrim's Pride on May 9.

Alex Murdaugh's longtime friend admits helping to steal $4 million wrongful death settlement

A longtime friend of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh admitted Thursday he helped his old college roommate steal more than $4 million meant for a wrongful death settlement after Murdaugh's housekeeper died in a fall.