Deputies: Four arrested in robberies
Deputies say the suspects were arrested between July 17th and July 25th.
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Looking to save on back to school? SC Tax Free Weekend starts this Friday
SC Tax Free Weekend Aug 1-3
The South Carolina Department of Revenue’s Tax Free Weekend starts Friday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
City of Columbia to kick-off “Sistercare Saturdays” in August
The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is hosting the first of two fundraising events for Sistercare.
Outbuilding total loss after Saluda County fire
On Sunday afternoon, Saluda County firefighters controlled an outbuilding fire, according to the fire service.
Cooling station opens in Newberry County to help beat the heat
People in Newberry County trying to beat the heat now have a place to go, according to officials.
City of Columbia to close North End of Riverfront Park
City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will close the north end of Riverfront Park, said officials.
Law enforcement agencies around the Midlands helping community’s beat the heat
As the warm and sunny Summers are coming up in the Midlands, law enforcement agencies are finding ways to help people beat the heat.
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field that will test the loyalties of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in next year’s midterm election.
Midlands man sentenced for sexual abuse of minors
Officials say Trevor Oty, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor in the First Degree, on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Lexington County General Sessions Court.
Sumter man arrested for assaulting woman with baseball bat, shooting her
A Sumter man was arrested and charged with attempted murder Saturday night after allegedly assaulting a woman with a baseball bat and shooting her
during a dispute.
