September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Red Cross names local HBCU Ambassadors
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month but the American Red Cross says patients fight the disease 365 days a year
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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar theft from clients
He was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud, one count bank fraud, five counts of wire fraud, and 14 counts of money laundering.
Police: Man used fake ID to withdraw thousands from victim’s account
Investigators say it happened at First Palmetto Bank on August 14th.
Local Law enforcement take part in Child Passenger Safety Week
It is Child Passenger Safety Week in the Midlands
Alex Murdaugh plans to do something he hasn’t yet done in court — plead guilty
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is expected to step before a judge Thursday and do something he hasn’t done in the two years since his life of privilege and power started to unravel: plead guilty to a crime.
Dept. of Corrections investigates inmate death as homicide
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says an inmate was found dead in his cell Tuesday morning.
SCHP investigate deadly Oconee County accident
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to look into the cause of a deadly accident involving two cars in Oconee County
Over 100 employers awaited jobseekers at SC Works Midlands career fair
“Their talents are in high demand. You know you look around, there’s different careers to choose from, whether it’s working for local government, working for private industries. It’s wonderful to have options and we want to place their talent with a career they’re comfortable with,” says City of Columbia Councilman Will Brennan.
Sumter Police investigating shooting that left one man dead and another injured
Sumter Police say they are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured
Governor’s office: Books for Less opening new SC warehouse distribution operation
The SC Governor’s office announced that Books for Less is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs
