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Sumter Co. deputies: 1 person found shot Saturday night

Sumter County deputies say one person was found shot Saturday night (Nov. 22).

Railroad crossing closing on Pebble Gate Road for emergency repair

Officials with Southern Commercial Development, LLC say CSX Transportation will be doing an emergency track repair in Irmo.

Deputies: Two kids shot inside Newberry home on Wilson Road Sunday, 2 adults charged

Deputies with the Newberry County Sheriff's Office say two kids were found shot inside a home Sunday night on Wilson Road.

59th Annual Governor's Carolighting takes place at Statehouse

The 59th Annual Governor's Carolighting took place at the Statehouse Sunday evening.

Lexington Two Superintendent to retire at end of school year

Lexington School District Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner says she'll be retiring at the end of the current 2025-2026 school year.

"Majority" of goods at Summerton Food Bank stolen

Summerton Food Bank reported that much of its food has been stolen.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting on Garner's Ferry Road

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Friday night.

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.