Investigation into Sumter motel fire leads to man's arrest
Sumter Police say an investigation into a motel fire has led to the arrest of a man.
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2 more arrested in connection with Wise Street block party shooting
Newberry Police say two additional people have been arrested in connection with the Wise Street block party shooting.
Catch THE COMET for free to vote on Tuesday November 3
As Election Day nears, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is making it easier for residents to vote.
Trump lends support for Darline Graham in South Carolina as Republican anxiety rises in Senate race
Annie Andrews has a request for voters in South Carolina who haven't sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly three decades: Just give me a chance.
RCSD searching for missing 75-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia
Richland County deputies are searching for a missing 75-year-old woman, say deputies.
Sumter Police: Dog dies after being found shot on Monday
Sumter Police say a dog that was found shot in the area of Calhoun and Engleside Streets on Monday has died.
Town of Irmo to hold public informational meeting
The Town of Irmo will hold a public informational meeting Thursday, October 29, on a referendum that will appear on the November ballot.
Local Living: West Columbia's Fall Back Fest
Local Living: West Columbia's Fall Back Fest
Segra Park renamed Prisma Health Park
Wednesday (October 28) the Columbia Fireflies and the City of Columbia announced that Segra Park will be renamed to Prisma Health Park.
Three classroom libraries open at elementary school
Three new classroom libraries are now open at Burton-Pack Elementary School.
SC candidates making final push across state as election day nears
As early voting continues through Saturday, October 31, the state Election Commission reports that over 670,000 South Carolinians have already cast their ballots.
Clarendon County authorities investigate fatal Saturday house fire
Clarendon County authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that happened on Saturday, October 24.
Vote 2026: Early voting numbers climb in SC with record turnout
Vote 2026: Early voting numbers climb in SC with record turnout, Crysty Vaughan has details
U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee Dr. Annie Andrews calls for data center moratorium
Candidates are now in the final stretch of their campaign tours making their way across the state to speak with potential voters.
Newberry Co. deputies assisting Laurens Co. deputies after body found in Waterloo
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after a body was found, say deputies.
No injuries after school bus incident, say school district
Bamberg County School District says that Bus 11 was involved in an incident in Bamberg.
Richland County deputies arrest 10 people connected to a pre-planned fight
Richland County deputies arrested 10 people connected to a pre-planned fight in the area of Southern Drive and Bluff Road.
Early voting still available across the state
Early voting is still available across the state and voters continue to cast their ballots.
Clarendon County deputies investigating Gable area shooting
Clarendon County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in the Gable area, says the sheriff's office.
FCSO: Autistic, 4-year-old found safe
Fairfield County deputies say a missing autistic, non-verbal 4-year-old child was found safe after being reported as missing on Monday.
$100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Columbia
A Powerball ticket with PowerPlay sold in Columbia for Saturday’s drawing is worth $100,000, according to lottery officials.
Consumer: Halloween Candy prices might scare you
Sticker Shock! Halloween candy prices might be scary. Crysty Vaughan has more from ABC's Reena Roy on the rising costs.
Tractor-trailer driver killed striking tree in I-95 wreck Monday
Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer driver is dead following a wreck on I-95 South at mile marker 133 Monday.
Church staff member arrested in connection with assault of child
Sheriff Leon Lott says a church staff member has been arrested in connection with the assault of a child.
Early voting continues across the Palmetto State
Early voting continues across the Palmetto State with just about a week to go before election day.
