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Former State Representative RJ May accused of not filing taxes

Former State Representative RJ May is facing additional charges.

South Carolina healthcare officials unveil brain health tool kit

Healthcare workers in South Carolina have a new 'tool' in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

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SC, Germany sign joint letter of intent

South Carolina and Germany are formalizing their economic partnership.

Deputies say burglary suspect generated memes about law enforcement pursuit

In one meme, an AI-creator has Collier as stating, “…pulling up behind me again? You won’t catch me this time…”

RCSD: Man arrested after entering mosque with gun

RCSD says a man was arrested after entering a mosque early November and disturbing it during worship time.

Columbia man arrested on criminal solicitation of a minor

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christopher Thomas Rader on 8 charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.

RCSD: Deputy hits pedestrian with car

Officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say one of their deputies hit a pedestrian with their car last night.

Town of Chapin releases statement on SLED investigation into mayor

The Town of Chapin has released a statement in regards to a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigation into the town's Mayor Bill Mitchell Jr.

Man accused of chronic sexual abuse of minor sentenced to 50 years

Officials say a man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the first degree.

NCSO: Barricaded man armed with a ninja type sword is in custody

Newberry County deputies say a man who barricaded himself armed with a sword overnight on College Street is now in custody.

Is ICE in the Midlands?

You may have seen posts on social media claiming that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were conducting operations in Richland County.

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Sumter Co. coroner identifies 3 people dead after two-vehicle collision

Sumter County Coroner's Office says the coroner has released the names of three person who died after a two-vehicle collision.

Therapist arrested after alleged abuse of student at private school

Sumter County deputies say a therapist has been arrested for allegedly abusing a student that was under her care.

Lexington County man sentenced to federal prison for dogfighting

A Leesville man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and being a felon in possession of a firearm, says the SCDOJ.

One person arrested after dispute led to a shooting, Sumter County deputies say

Sumter County deputies say one person was arrested after a dispute led to a shooting.

RCSD investigators need help identifying man connected to ongoing case

Richland County deputies are asking for help identifying a man they say is connected to an ongoing investigation.

Orangeburg Co. coroner identifies teen dead after collision

Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle is releasing the name of the person who was fatally wounded in an automobile accident that occurred on Wednesday, says OCCO.

Latson leads three players with 20-plus points in No. 2 South Carolina's 106-56 blowout of Winthrop

Ta'Niya Latson scored 24 points, Madina Okot had 23 and Joyce Edwards 22 as No. 2 South Carolina started 5-0 for the fifth straight season with a 106-56 victory over Winthrop on Wednesday night.

Three killed in overnight collision on Broad Street in Sumter

Highway Patrol says three people were killed in a two vehicle collision overnight at midnight on Broad Street.

Bond undecided for former charter school substitute charged with 9 counts of child sexual assault

A former substitute teacher and after-school director found himself back in court on Wednesday for a bond hearing -- after being accused of sexually assaulting children as young as seven-years-old.