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Fort Jackson to hold annual wreath laying ceremony

It is Memorial Day and to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom, and Fort Jackson is holding its annual wreath laying ceremony today.

GOP gubernatorial debate on Tuesday night

The next GOP gubernatorial debate is scheduled for Tuesday night, May 26, at Wofford College in Spartanburg.

Map redistricting debate continues this week

Happening Tuesday, May 26, South Carolina senators are set to continue the debate on congressional redistricting.

SC Senators return to State House Tuesday for redistricting debate

Happening Tuesday at the State House: South Carolina senators are set to continues debate on congressional redistricting. Crysty Vaughan has more on the debate.

Driftwood Grill releases statement on customer killed by umbrella Saturday

Driftwood Grill at Lake Marion has released a statement following reports of a customer killed by an umbrella Saturday.

1 killed; 1 injured in collision on SC-6 in Orangeburg Sunday

South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead and another is injured following a collision on SC-6 Sunday night.

Lexington PD continues search for shooter at local 7-Eleven convenience store

LCSD says anyone with information about this shooting can share tips with us anonymously by using the Midlands CrimeStoppers mobile app.

2 shot in Prosperity confrontation, police continue search for suspect

According to Chief Wesley Palmore, two male victims sustained gunshot wounds and were transported by privately owned vehicle for medical treatment at local hospital. Both victims are reported to be in stable condition.

SC job force reaches new heights

South Carolina continues to set records on the job front.

SC Congressman Ralph Norman raising eyebrows for comments made about riot at U.S. Capitol

South Carolina Congressman and candidate for governor Ralph Norman is raising eyebrows for comments he made this week regarding the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Local Living: Memorial Day Dockside Blowout

Local Living: Memorial Day weekend at Lake Murray

Debate on congressional redistricting continues in SC

The debate on proposed redistricting continued in the Senate Friday, May 22.

Aaa: Record Travel Expected For Memorial Day

SCDPS: Memorial Day marks start of 100 Deadly Days of Summer

Officials with the SC Department of Public Safety say Memorial Day marks the start of what they call the 100 deadly days of Summer.

Palmetto Family Council held faith forum for SC office candidates

Faith wins and Palmetto Family Council hosted a faith forum at Village Church in Blythewood Thurs, May 21.

Orangeburg man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 37-year-old Orangeburg man has been arrested in relation to 5 charges.

AAA offering free rides to impaired drivers for Memorial Day Weekend

As Memorial Weekend comes up, AAA is preparing to help more than 350,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the weekend, said officials.

Man charged in connection with two nightclub shootings in same night

RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested in connection with two nightclub shootings that happened in the same night.

SC Department of Public Safety at CAE asking for help finding missing woman

The Department of Public Safety at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is asking for public help finding a missing person, say officials.

Sumter Police searching for 15-year-old last seen Thursday

Sumter Police are searching for a 15-year-old who was last seen on Thursday, say police.

Infant surrendered at hospital in Richland Co.

Officials at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, says DSS.

Pedestrian fatally struck on U.S. Highway 15 in Sumter Thursday

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday on U.S. Highway 15 near the intersection with Quarter Mile Road.

SC Senate begins redistricting debate and adjourns early evening, as Dems, ACLU push back

Debate over congressional redistricting began inside the Senate chamber at noon on Thursday -- with Senators abruptly adjourning for the day just after 5 p.m.