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Newberry couple indicted on sex trafficking allegation

Two people in Newberry County are facing charges after deputies say they were caught in a sex trafficking operation.

Gas price decline continues: $2.87 a gallon

Gas prices continue to drop around the midlands.

GoFundMe: South Carolina 8th most generous state

South Carolinians are among the nation's most generous.

Tips for college students in the Midlands preparing for exams

College students in the Midlands are preparing to take final exams and some may be relying on coffee and energy drinks as they study.

Benedict College receives reaffirmation of accreditation

Congratulations are in order for Benedict College.

Pence visiting Blythewood for book signing tonight

Former Vice President Mike Pence is making stops in South Carolina today.

Airline industry expected to make profit in 2023, first since 2019

The airline industry is expecting to turn to a profit in 2023 for the first time in four years.

How to avoid scammers while online shopping

Many of us are doing our holiday shopping online these days because it's convenient and easy.

Pfizer-BioNtech file counterclaim lawsuit against Moderna

Pharmaceutical manufacturing partners Pfizer and BioNtech are counter-suing competitor Moderna over its patent infringement claims against them.

Toy safety tips during holiday season shopping

As you shop this holiday season a reminder from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Columbia begins new $36 million housing development

This afternoon, Columbia housing broke ground on the Haven at Palmer Pointe.

Global Sales and Warehousing expands in Orangeburg

Golf bag manufacturer Global Sales and Warehousing announced their expansion in Orangeburg County.

RCSD, Knights of Columbus presenting clothing donation to local shelters

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is presenting a clothing donation to women and children local shelter representatives on Dec. 7.

Lexington teacher arrested after gun found in car

Authorities says 54 year-old Susan Horton of Lexington was arrested after officers found a handgun in her car at River Bluff High School.

Pickens Councilman suspended after criminal sexual conduct with minor indictment

Governor McMaster suspended Pickens City Councilman Donald McKinney after a grand jury indicted McKinney with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Second Degree.

Verdict reached in Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial

The company is accused of illegally providing untaxed perks to some executives.

DHEC urges residents to get flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is asking residents to get their annual flu shot if they haven't done so already in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 5-9.

Prayer service, open house all part of McMaster inauguration

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster plans a prayer service, open house and an inaugural ball when he is sworn into office next month for a second full term.