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Victim killed at an Orangeburg party has been identified

The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at a party on Sunday.

Up to $5k reward to find Orangeburg shooting suspect

The U.S. Marshals is offering a reward of up to $5k to find an Orangeburg man considered armed and dangerous.

RCSD searching for missing woman

Richland County deputies are searching for Shane Michelle Comer, who has been declared missing after last speaking with family on June 14.

Former RCSD deputy accused of taking watch from courthouse

A former deputy has been arrested on charges of petit larceny after the sheriff's department was notified of a potential theft, say deputies.

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Lexington Co. coroner releases autopsy results after missing woman's body found

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results of a woman who was reported as missing was found, says the coroner's office.

Unaccompanied Minors Policy put in place after fights at Finlay Park

Monday afternoon, June 22, Columbia Police and City of Columbia officials updated the response to fights that took place at Saturday's Juneteenth celebration.

Mother charged in relation to June 4th Summit shooting

RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a mother was charged in relation to June 4th Summit shooting.

Lexington County man sentenced to federal prison on drug, gun charges

A Lexington County man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty, says the Justice Dept.

Richland County deputies investigating early Sunday morning shooting

Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning, said the sheriff's dept.

SC Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Runoff

SC Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the Runoff election. Crysty Vaughan has details in this Vote 2026 story.

UPDATE: Missing Newberry man in need of medication found safe

Newberry County deputies say a missing man who suffers from severe asthma and in need of his medicine has been found safe.

Sumter man in custody, accused of pistol whipping toddler, adult inside store

According to the Sumter Police Department, a reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for the location of 32-year-old Rayshon Jamaal Foster.

Investigators seeking information after Orangeburg shooting leaves several injured

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are seeking information on a shooting incident that left several injured early Sunday.

Following fights, City of Columbia announces "Permanent Unaccompanied Minor Policy" for Finlay Park

Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook stated, “I am frustrated and disappointed that this celebrated Juneteenth community event was disrupted by several groups of young people engaged in fights and disruptive behavior. This is not who we are as a community, and we must all share in the responsibility of ensuring that something like this never happens again.”