Pedestrian fatally hit by truck on I-77 in Fairfield has been identified
The Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian fatally hit by a truck on I-77 Tuesday.
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Fairfield County School District implements mask mandate
The Fairfield County School District Board of Trustees voted for a mask mandate for all students, teachers, staff and visitors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Authorities investigating fire at marina in Fairfield County
The cause of a fire at a Fairfield County marina and restaurant is under investigation.
GUNS IN SCHOOLS: Richland Two partners with other school districts and agencies for gun safety initiative
“We can put up metal detectors and create all kinds of policies and procedures. At the end of the day, if it is just us involved in that effort, we won’t be successful."
Fairfield County Coroner releases name of pedestrian killed in hit and run Friday
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill released the name of a man killed who was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling on Smallstown Road.
Fairfield County Coroner releases name of woman killed in collision in Winnsboro
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill released the name of a Columbia woman who was killed in a car accident in Winnsboro yesterday.
VANISHED WITHOUT A TRACE: Missing Columbia man's family asks for answers on 7-year anniversary of his disappearance
Now, Dana says she believes her brother is no longer alive. She says he would have reached out to his family and added that disappearing would be out of character.
HBCU BAND PERFORMANCE: Fairfield County school program inspires kids to further education
Principal Brunson says Fairfield has its fair share of talented musicians. Students only have to look at the bands on display Friday as proof they can be in a college band as well.
Fairfield County Coroner releases name of man who died after accident at logging site
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
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.
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE MAYOR: Lancer Shull speaks on hopes for new term after reelection
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!
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!
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
The United States Geological Survey reported another earthquake near Jenkinsville this morning.
SC Governor proposes infrastructure spending to help rural areas
“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
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project sentenced
A utility executive who repeatedly lied to keep investors pumping money into South Carolina’s $9 billion nuclear reactor debacle will spend two years in prison for fraud, a federal judge decided on Thursday.
