Judge orders Murdaugh retrial venue transfer to Sumter County
Judge Debra McCaslin ordered Tuesday that proceedings in the State of South Carolina vs. Richard Alexander Murdaugh transfer to Sumter County.
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Man charged with organizing, promoting recent street party in Sumter
A local man is charged with organizing and promoting a recent street party in violation of the state’s Roadway Protection Act, says Sumter PD.
Deputies: One injured in afternoon shooting
Richland Co. deputies say one person was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
SCDPH encourages people impacted by sickle to choose healthy habits
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Midlands man convicted in interstate child sex trafficking conspiracy sentenced
A Midlands man convicted in an interstate child sex trafficking conspiracy was sentenced Tuesday.
Lexington Police searching for alleged beauty store shoplifter
Lexington Police officers are searching for an alleged shoplifter who is accused of taking products from a beauty store, say police.
No bull! Midlands agencies team up to wrangle escaped livestock
Police in Prosperity say it took a team effort to capture a bull running loose Tuesday.
Man shot at Circle K in Sumter Sunday night
Sumter Police say one man was found shot at the Circle K convenience store on Alice Drive and Broad Street Sunday night.
Pedestrian fatally struck by three vehicles on I-26 in Lexington
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was fatally struck by three vehicles on I-26 West at mile marker 105 Monday morning.
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The five people killed when…
Local Living: Ronald McDonald House of Columbia hosting special fundraiser
Local Living: Ronald McDonald House of Columbia hosting special fundraiser
Town of Chapin held its annual Labor Day parade
Crowds turned out Monday morning, Sept.7, for a Midlands Labor Day tradition.
Senate Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews joined union representatives on Labor Day
Democratic candidate for Senate Dr. Annie Andrews joined several union representatives to recognize Labor Day.
USC Football player arrested
A USC football player was arrested in the Low Country over the weekend.
SC inmate scheduled for execution dies Monday morning
A South Carolina inmate scheduled for execution has died.
Rembert man faces multiple drug, weapons charges after SLED investigation
A Rembert man faces multiple drug and weapons charges following a joint investigation by SLED and the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Former Sumter Co. Detention Center officer charged with misconduct in office
A former Sumter County Detention Center officer has been charged with misconduct in office.
Two arrests in Food Lion shooting in Five Points Saturday
Columbia Police have arrested two men for a shooting that injured three at the Food Lion in Five Points Saturday night.
Two victims identified in fatal shooting on School House Road
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified two victims in a fatal shooting Saturday night on School House Rd. & Two Notch Rd.
Former SC governor launching effort to mend political divide in U.S.
A former South Carolina governor says he is launching an effort to mend the political divide in the U.S.
Students at Irmo High School recognize Suicide Prevention Month
Students at Irmo High School are supporting their classmates who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Local Living: Town of Chapin's Labor Day celebration, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Jubilee Festival, Okra Strut
Local Living: Events to do in the Midlands
Stolen Bud Light lands man in prison for 12 years
In Richland County, a man who stole a 24-pack of Bud Light from a Food Lion in 2024 has been sentenced after threatening a store employee.
One lane of Lake Murray Blvd blocked in both directions after vehicle collision
Irmo Fire units have one lane of Lake Murray Blvd blocked in both directions between St Andrew’s and Irmo Drive, say officials.
Funeral underway for Columbia Police officer
Funeral services are underway for a Columbia Police officer killed in the line of duty.
