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Downed electrical line causes house fire, say firefighters

Apr 16, 2024 10:56 AM EDT

A Bishopville home caught on fire after a falling tree caused an electrical line to fall down, say firefighters.

Lee County Correctional Riot inmate to go on trial

Apr 8, 2024 3:43 PM EDT

One of the inmates involved in the deadly Lee County Correctional Riot is about to go on trial.

Man arrested after ‘practical joke’ at Lee County bank, say deputies

Mar 26, 2024 2:27 PM EDT

Lee County deputies say they received a call of a possible bank robbery at a credit union that turned out to be 'practical joke'.

Lee County deputies investigating after reports of shots fired at laundry service, reward offered

Feb 26, 2024 1:18 PM EST

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after responding to a shots fired call at Crown Health Care Laundry Service located in Bishopville, said the sheriff's office.

SCDOR: 10 common mistakes to avoid on your SC income tax return

Feb 7, 2024 2:39 PM EST

Now that tax season is here the South Carolina Department of Revenue is giving tips to residents so they can avoid making mistakes on their tax returns.

Bon Appetit! South Carolina Restaurant Week underway

Jan 11, 2024 3:44 PM EST

From casual settings, to fine dining experiences, participating restaurants will feature new dishes as well as fan favorites.

E-Learning, dismissals, closings for Friday

Jan 11, 2024 12:02 PM EST

Schools in the Midlands are announcing E-Learning days and schedule changes as they prepare for the possible weather on Friday, Jan. 12.

IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29

Jan 9, 2024 2:55 PM EST

The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.

E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather

Jan 9, 2024 10:46 AM EST

Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.

Governor Mcmaster Announces Executive Budget

Governor McMaster unveils proposed budget for this fiscal year

Jan 5, 2024 5:44 PM EST

With lawmakers set to return to the State House next week Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for this fiscal year.

South Carolina achieves second-highest industry recruitment in 2023

Jan 4, 2024 3:27 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has released its 2023 industry recruitment results.

SCDPS announces increase of law enforcement for New Year holiday travel

Dec 28, 2023 11:57 AM EST

Starting on December 29-January 1 motorist across South Carolina will see additional enforcement on the road, said the SC Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina unemployment rate increased slightly in November

Dec 22, 2023 6:32 PM EST

South Carolina’s unemployment rate increased slightly from October to November.

SCDMV warns residents of scammers during holiday season

Dec 22, 2023 10:32 AM EST

With the holidays approaching, the Department of Motor Vehicles is warning people to be on the lookout for scam artists.

DHEC reminding people about overdose safety kits availability at state health departments

Dec 20, 2023 4:27 PM EST

As the holiday season continues Health officials are reminding residents of overdose safety kits available at health departments across the state.

Highway fatalities in the Palmetto state go down

Dec 20, 2023 2:52 PM EST

For a second straight year highway fatalities in the Palmetto state have gone down.

Weather update: Storm moving east

Dec 17, 2023 3:12 PM EST

ABC Columbia Meteorologist Tyler Ryan has the latest on Sunday's storm

Weather update: Heavy rains continue

Dec 17, 2023 12:35 PM EST

The latest on Sunday's storm

DHEC releases 2023 State Health Assessment

Dec 14, 2023 6:33 PM EST

A recent report from the state’s health department shows numerous communities feel they can’t live a healthy lifestyle because of a lack of resources.