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Coroner: Elderly man killed in house fire

Coroner Margaret Fisher says Wilfrid Demers, 91 died in the fire on Longview St.

Countdown to the Final Four: ABC Columbia Sports in Phoenix with the Gamecocks

Head Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have clinched their 6th straight final four appearance as they prepare to battle u-conn in Phoenix Friday.

Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office

Man sentenced in Kershaw County’s first overdose death conviction linked to drug distribution

Fifth Judicial Circuit officials said a man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Members of SC Incident Response Team heading to Hawaii to aid in recovery efforts after flash floods

Members of the South Carolina Incident Response Team are heading to Hawaii to aid in recovery efforts following flash floods.

Deputies: Two charged in Richland Co. shooting

Investigators say at 12:30am on March 21st deputies responded to Gusty Lane after multiple shots were fired.

All lanes back open following wreck on I-126 WB Broad River Bridge

SC Department of Transportation says all lanes on I-126 West at the Broad River Bridge are back open following a wreck.

Hiring at lowest rate since pandemic

Labor data shows businesses are adding workers at the slowest pace in 15 years, if you don't count the pandemic.

Average U.S. gas prices hit $4 a gallon

Gas prices are holding steady here in the Midlands at $3.64 a gallon but that is not the case nationwide.

April recognized as Military Child Month

State leaders say April is The Month Of The Military Child, and a time to recognize the unique experiences faced by children of service members.

SC Democrats announces largest ever candidate field

The Democratic Party will be well represented in this year's election cycle.

Man accused of kidnapping teens, taking them into the woods

Deputies in Calhoun County say a man who kidnapped two teens and took them into the woods before he managed to escape was arrested.

"I choose to include" -- 1,500 students attend Unified Rally for Special Olympics SC

Tuesday's "Unified Rally for Special Olympics South Carolina" at the State House brought out over 1,500 students from 32 different schools.

Local Living: SCSM offers 50% off kids admission

Local Living: Spring break at the state museum

SLED investigating Sumter Co. deputy-involved shooting

Sumter County deputies say there was an officer-involved shooting yesterday afternoon.

Columbia Police arrest woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend

Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend last week.

Motorcyclist dead following collision on I-20

SC Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead following a collision on I-20 East Sunday.

Sumter Police: 2 charged after gun seen waved on school grounds

Sumter Police say two people are in custody after a man was seen waving a gun in a school's parking lot.

Teen last seen on Friday returned home, Sumter Co. deputies say

Sumter Co. deputies say Spann has returned home.

Infant surrendered in Richland County

Officials with Prisma Health Richland says an infant was safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law on Friday.

Gamecocks head to Final Four after celebrating Elite Eight win over TCU- ABC Columbia Sports is on the road with the team

The Gamecocks topped TCU Monday night in the Women's March Madness Elite Eight, with a final score of 78-52. South Carolina is in Phoenix for the Final Four.