VACCINE HESITANCY: Why are the numbers so low in Midlands counties?
In Richland County, the vaccination rate is slightly above the state average. However, in a few Midlands counties, the rates are well below that average.
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Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
Students in the Midlands head back to school this month
Midlands students begin heading back to school this month.
SCDNR: Two arrested in Lee County after agents find deer and hundreds of squirrels among other animals kept in mobile home
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says two individuals were arrested in Lee County after several deer, hundreds of squirrels and other animals were found kept in crowded conditions in a mobile home.
Initial deal struck to end South Carolina prison riot suits
South Carolina prison officials say they've reached the initial approval phase of a $6 million settlement to resolve dozens of lawsuits the Department of Corrections is facing following a deadly prison riot that killed seven inmates in 2018.
Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
High school graduations in the Midlands taking place this month
High school graduations are underway in the Midlands, and we have a list of graduation dates for school districts throughout the Midlands.
Federal indictment returned for man charged with setting fire to Bishopville's City Hall and Post Office
According to Acting U.S. Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a jury in Columbia returned a multi-count federal indictment in connection with fires that damaged Bishopville City Hall and Post Office. Authorities say 61-year-old Jeffrey Albert Scott is accused of setting fire to Bishopville's Post Office and City Hall in October 2020.
Multiple Midlands groups taking part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Lee County Sheriff's Office: Man wanted for stalking turns himself in
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man wanted for stalking. Authorities say they are seeking out Joseph Chad Jordan.
Lee County deputies searching for individuals accused of catalytic converter theft
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for multiple subjects involved in the theft of a catalytic converter.
Bishopville vaccination event scheduled for February 17
A vaccination event for those 65 and older will take place Wednesday, February 17 in Bishopville.
SCDC: Lee Correctional inmate killed after a fight with other inmates
An inmate at Lee County Correctional Institution died Wednesday after a fight with other inmates in the afternoon.
SCHP investigating fatal accident on Spring Hill Road
Officials with Lee County and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal car accident that happened Thursday night around 5:45 p.m. on Spring Hill Road.
UPDATE: Lee County missing teen found safe
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl.
Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
List of Midlands school districts temporarily moving online following winter break
Several school districts throughout the Midlands have opted to temporarily move to a virtual learning model for students following winter break.
Woman shot and killed at stop sign in Lee County
Lee County deputies say a woman was fatally shot earlier this month.
Woman fatally shot on Sandy Grove Church Road & Cypress Road in Lee County
Lee County deputies say a woman was fatally shot in her vehicle early this month on Sandy Grove Church Road & Cypress Road.
SCDC: Inmate in Lee Correctional dies after being assaulted
SCDC officials say an inmate at the Lee Correctional Institution died after being assaulted Wednesday afternoon.
Four Lee County schools to be renamed
In an announcement released Monday, Lee County School District said they will be renaming four schools in the district currently named for Robert E. Lee. The four schools scheduled for name changes are West Lee Elementary, Lower Lee Elementary, Lee Central Middle and Lee Central High School.
Law enforcement asking for the public's help in solving Bishopville murder
Midlands Crimestoppers, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Bishopville Police Department are asking for the public's help in solving the murder of 18-year-old Zaki Lovely.
Several Midlands law enforcement agencies investigating fatal shooting in Lynchburg
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are partnering with the Lee County and Florence County Sheriff's Departments to investigate a deadly shooting that took place at a hotel on the 10000 block of Lynches River Road on October 16.
Lee County man charged in attempt to burn Bishopville City Hall and burning Post Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they arrested a man accused of burning the Bishopville Post Office Saturday and breaking into Bishopville City Hall and attempting to set it on fire several times.
Funeral plans for Lee County Sgt. who died from COVID-19
Funeral plans are made for a fallen Lee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant who officials say died from the coronavirus.
One dead after collision on I-20 East in Lee County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal collision on I-20 East at mile marker 110 Tuesday.
One killed after vehicle hit several trees in Lee County on Red Hill Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a vehicle hit several trees over the weekend on Red Hill Road.
