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Fairfield County Coroner releases name of man who died after accident at logging site

Nov 12, 2021 3:06 PM EST

A 71-year-old man died following an accident at a logging site yesterday.

PIG ON THE RIDGE: Annual Fairfield County festival cooks up fun weekend

Nov 8, 2021 10:33 PM EST

The event started as a way of celebrating the town’s 200 anniversary, but has now been around for more than two decades. It welcomes competitors from all over the Carolinas.

Deputies: Search of nightclub uncovers drug lab

Nov 5, 2021 4:40 PM EDT

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE MAYOR: Lancer Shull speaks on hopes for new term after reelection

Nov 4, 2021 10:31 PM EDT

With additional COVID funding coming from the state and many locally owned small businesses, Mayor Shull says the future is bright for Batesburg-Leesville.

Local Living: State Museum offering free admission to healthcare workers this month, Pig on the Ridge back in town and more!

Nov 2, 2021 5:55 PM EDT

Local Living: State Museum offering free admission to healthcare workers this month, Pig on the Ridge back in town and more!

Local Living: Final week for corn maze at Clinton Sease Farm, UofSC Veterans Day 5K this Sunday and more!

Nov 1, 2021 6:06 PM EDT

Local Living: Final week for corn maze at Clinton Sease Farm, UofSC Veterans Day 5K this Sunday and more!

Officials report another earthquake near Jenkinsville

Nov 1, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

The United States Geological Survey reported another earthquake near Jenkinsville this morning.

SC Governor proposes infrastructure spending to help rural areas

Oct 28, 2021 6:51 PM EDT

“Water and sewer capacity is a critical factor when a business is deciding where to locate and make a significant investment. This leaves most rural counties with no real opportunity," said Gov. Henry McMaster.

USGS: Two earthquakes reported near Jenkinsville

Oct 28, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

The United States Geological Survey reported a 1.8 magnitude earthquake near Jenkinsville just before 6:30 this morning. Officials reported a second earthquake in the same region just minutes later.

Several Midlands groups taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Oct 21, 2021 6:45 PM EDT

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In the Midlands, you can bring your unused or expired medications to several locations.

Local Living: Community Cookout in Ridgeway, Deceased Farms is back and more!

Oct 21, 2021 5:58 PM EDT

Local Living: Community Cookout in Ridgeway, Deceased Farms is back and more!

Local Living: Pet adoption special this month, Spooky Saturday's at the State Museum and more!

Oct 19, 2021 6:12 PM EDT

Local Living: Pet adoption special this month, Spooky Saturday's at the State Museum and more!

Ex-boyfriend charged in death of North Carolina woman

Oct 19, 2021 1:41 PM EDT

A North Carolina woman who was reported missing last week has been found dead in South Carolina, and authorities have charged her boyfriend in her death.

Newberry County deputies: Four in custody after shoplifting incident Wednesday morning

Oct 13, 2021 4:00 PM EDT

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says four individuals have been brought into custody after a shoplifting incident this morning that resulted in a search for one suspect that ended this afternoon.

1st executive to head to prison in doomed nuclear project

Oct 11, 2021 6:27 PM EDT

A former utility executive who lied to ratepayers and regulators costing billions of dollars after he found out a pair of nuclear reactors being built in South Carolina were hopelessly behind schedule will soon be heading to prison for two years.

1 more judge must OK 2-year sentence in doomed nuke project

Oct 11, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh is asking a state judge to approve the sentence his lawyers negotiated with prosecutors so he can head in December to a federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, which includes a large hospital — rather than a state facility.