Sumter man killed in crash early Sunday morning
Authorities say a Sumter man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash on U.S. 15 in Sumter.
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Possible suspects identified in shooting at S.C. State Fair
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a teen was shot at the S. C. State Fair Saturday night.
Coldstream couple files lawsuit against SCE&G
A Coldstream couple has filed suit against SCE&G, alleging the company's release of water through the Lake Murray Dam caused flash flooding in their neighborhood.
Kings Grant homeowners prepare to sue U.S. government
A group of residents in the Kings Grant subdivision next to Fort Jackson have taken the first steps in suing the federal government.
19 Arrested in Multi-Agency Drug Sting
Federal, state, and local law enforcement officials say they scored a big win against drug cartels operating in the Midlands.
Pine Glen residents await word on what's next
More than two weeks have passed since historic flooding and Irmo residents are out of the flood waters, but there's a long road to recovery ahead.
Amazon Hiring 100K Seasonal Employees
On-line retailer Amazon announced today it will hire 100,000 seasonal employees for its distribution centers across the country including its West Columbia facility.
Farmers faced with historic flooding after record heat
There's a community of people, beyond city boundaries, who depend on the land for their livelihood. The flooding two weeks ago could not have come at a worse time for our farmers.
Lexington kennel houses flood-displaced dogs
One Lexington kennel has devoted itself to taking in dogs separated from their owners in the wake of devastating flooding in the Midlands.
Make up day scheduled for some area schools
If you’re wondering when the make up days for the flooding will be, we’ve made phone calls and checked the websites and calendars for the area school systems to find out what we can.
Arrest made in fatal shooting on Percival Road
An arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting death of a 21-year-old man on Percival Road.
Kia recalls over 419,000 SUVs to fix shift lever problem
Kia will recall more than 419,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the transmission can be shifted out of park when the driver's foot isn't on the brake, a violation of safety laws.
Why US Troops Are Staying Longer in Afghanistan
The announcement that thousands of U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan longer than planned marks a major reversal of President Obama's goal to end both this war, as well as the war in Iraq, during his time in office.
Two wanted in connection with stabbing on Harden Street
Columbia police are looking for two men wanted in connection with a stabbing investigation.
Police: 2 elderly women tied up during SC home invasion
Horry County police are looking for a couple they say entered a business and then tied up two elderly women before making off with firearms, a truck, cash and jewelry.
Law enforcement agencies seize more than $30K in stolen items
Authorities in the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office are urging residents to keep track of serial numbers on the valuables after nearly $30,000 worth of stolen items, including more than 20 weapons, were recovered from an Orangeburg County residence.
Couple convicted for forcing woman to have sex with men
A Greenville man and woman have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison for forcing a woman to have sex with up to 30 men a day.
Orangeburg Co. man arrested in murder for hire
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office have charged an Elloree man with attempting to initiate a murder for hire scheme against his girlfriend’s husband.
Damage assessment begins on houses in floodplain
Department of Natural Resource employees have been on the ground since Monday, training City of Columbia employees to do "Substantial Damage Estimate Assessments."
SC State Fair opens Wednesday without delay
Gates to the South Carolina State Fair opens Wednesday in Columbia after days of recovery efforts following historic flooding across the state.
Recipients of FEMA ineligibility letters can appeal
Some disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and flooding in South Carolina may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance.
State organizers move back high school playoffs
The flooding that affected South Carolina and played havoc with the high school football schedule has led the South Carolina High School League to push the playoffs and championship games back a week.
SC State campus on heightened alert
South Carolina State University officials say they are on heightened alert after receiving a threat from an anonymous caller on Wednesday.
Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance Eligibility for Newberry County
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA approved them for individual assistance.
Small business owners affected by flood urged to act now
Residents hear directly from the agency heads managing how Richland County, and the state, will recover from historic flooding.
