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Parents used chemicals to dispose of 4-year-old Javeayah's body, says sheriff

"I will not refer to them as mom and dad or mother and father. They don't deserve that title," Sheriff Sawyer says.

SCDNR issues nearly 400 citations, removes 18 impaired boaters during holiday weekend

Throughout the holiday weekend, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) patrolled waterways to ensure the safety of everyone in the water. Officers were also committed to protecting the state's natural resources.

Dr. Benjamin Ayers named new Clemson University president

Clemson University has a new president.

Itemized medical bills coming in January 2027

Next year (2027), medical bills in South Carolina may look a little longer.

Local Living: Music at Finlay Park, Carolina Food Truck Festival, Reggaetronic

Local Living: Summer events

Trenholm Park, Trenholm Park Pool closed due to maintenance issue

Richland County Recreation says Trenholm Park and Trenholm Park Pool will be closed until further notice.

Lexington Co. coroner identifies person who dies after 3-vehicle collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who was identified as the victim of a 3-vehicle collision, says the coroner's office.

Sheriff: Remains found in Fairfield Co. match DNA of parents accused in child's death

Thursday morning Aiken Co. Sheriff Marty Sawyer updated the investigation into the death of 4-year old Javeayah Harris.

US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

(AP) — The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire.

Al Riveron is stepping down as the ACC's supervisor of football officials

Al Riveron is stepping down as supervisor of football officials for the Atlantic Coast Conference, a role he has held since November 2022.

SCDPH: Overdose deaths down in SC

Officials with the state health department say for the second year in a row, overdose deaths are down in South Carolina.

Person injured in tractor accident

Emergency crews in Calhoun County responded to a tractor accident Tuesday (July 7).

Tips to lower your power bill during extreme heat

Rising temperatures don't have to mean a skyrocketing power bill.

Local Living: Createathon

SCGOP files lawsuit to limit primary voting to registered Republicans

The South Carolina Republican Party has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to change who can vote in Republican primary elections, arguing that the state’s open primary system violates the party’s First Amendment rights.

Orangeburg Co. investigators seek help identifying 3 accused of damaging local warehouse

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are seeking help in identifying three people accused of more than $1M in damages to a local warehouse.

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SCHP: SC-6 back open after collision

SC Highway Patrol says SC-6 is now back open as well as WE Jeffcoat Road and Blackville Road after a collision.

SCHP investigating fatal hit and run

Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly hit and run accident.

State health officials confirm two animals test positive for rabies

State health officials have confirmed two animals tested positive for rabies.

Owner of home escapes after fire break out in home

CRFD says the owner of a Morninglo Lane home was able to escape after a fire broke out Tuesday night.

Mark your calendars for South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend

South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend happening Aug. 7-9, 2026. Crysty Vaughan has details.

Overnight lane closure to take place on Columbia Avenue/US-378

Lexington Police say there will be overnight lane closure on an eastbound lane of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Berly Street beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m.