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SLED charges 2 former SC elections commissions employees, election commission releases statement

Two former employees with the SC Election Commission have been arrested and charged with multiple charges, according to SLED.

5 new members added to Richland One Hall of Fame

A local school district is adding to its hall of fame.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Opening week for The Odd Couple

Sumter man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 43-year-old man has been arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Trenholm Park closed for renovations

Richland County says Trenholm Park will be closed as it undergoes a closure for improvements and renovations.

Lexington County coroner identifies person who died after single-vehicle collision

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, said officials.

Lexington County deputies searching for man wanted for assault charge

Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man wanted on an assault charge, say deputies.

Eastbound section of Whaley Street to be closed after garbage truck stuck under train trestle

Columbia Police say the eastbound section of Whaley Street will be closed for several days after a garbage truck got stuck under a train trestle.

Kershaw County coroner identifies pedestrian hit by vehicle

Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified the pedestrian that was killed after a hit-and-run on Thursday, said the coroner's office.

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Three Missing Girls Found Safe, say RCSD deputies

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it is searching for three missing girls.

National Drug Take Back Day starts Saturday in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - You can drop-off unwanted or unused prescriptions this Saturday on National Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. until 2…

"the Art Of Dr. Seuss" Collection On Vibrant Display At Local Gallery

"The Art of Dr. Seuss" brings vibrant collection to local gallery

Visitors can explore decades of his artwork -- including what's known as "The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss" -- pieces he quietly created at night for his own enjoyment -- now released by his estate for public viewing.

SC Public Health officials confirm four new measles cases in Upstate

South Carolina health officials confirm four new measles cases in Spartanburg County, part of an outbreak in the Upstate.

SC DSS Monitors SNAP Benefits for November amid Federal Government Shutdown

SC DSS says it is Monitoring Federal Government Shutdown for SNAP Impact

New report from WREN reveals issues faced by women and girls across South Carolina

Research and data collected in this project spanned across multiple topics, including access to healthcare, childcare, fair pay and safe housing.

Coroner updates investigation into Sumter woman found dead

The investigation continues after a woman reported missing was found dead earlier this week.

South Carolina Supreme Court considers lawmaker pay case as legislators aren’t getting paid

During oral arguments for a suit brought by one of the legislature’s own members, the justices said legislators could have officially called the fund for the raise an expense fund instead of compensation.

Lake Murray Dam joins A-list group of landmarks with new historic recognition

Officials with the American Society of Civil Engineers and Dominion Energy unveiled the new marker on Wednesday afternoon, located at the edge of the boat park on the Irmo side of the dam.

Sc Ag Joins State Coalition For Proof Of Citizenship For People Registering To Vote

SC AG joins coalition for proof of citizenship for people registering to vote

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 14 state coalition calling for anyone registering to vote in federal elections to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.