Fetus found at water treatment plant, Sumter Co. deputies say
Sumter County deputies say an investigation is being started after a fetus was found at a water plant on Friday morning.
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No Peach Festival in '26
For 65 years the Lexington County Peach Festival has been a fixture of the Fourth of July festivities in the Midlands.
Orangeburg County man arrested in North Carolina in connection with murder
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man was arrested in North Carolina after connection with Orangeburg murder.
UPDATE: Three men shot; two died in SC State shooting
SC State University says the campus lockdown has been lifted following a shooting on campus that left two dead and one wounded Thursday.
"The next chapter" -- Evette gains coveted governor's endorsement in race to Election Day
In regards to a possible Trump endorsement, Evette says, "I have said since the beginning of this race that everybody should be honored to have his endorsement but nobody should expect it."
Richland One middle school celebrates Chinese New Year
It may be February but today some students at Hand Middle School celebrated the new year, the Chinese New Year.
Local Living: Cola Animal Services reducing fees for VDay, Keep the Midlands Beautiful's shoe drive, Shuckin' on the Shoals
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to attend!
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he is part of a bi-partisan effort, urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act.
SC primary for Governor is June 9
Attorney General Alan Wilson, Representative Nancy Mace, Representative Ralph Norman, and Senator Josh Kimbrell join Pamela Evette in vying for the Republican nomination.
Babysitter sentenced to 33 years in prison following infant's death
Investigators say they determined the baby's injuries were caused by shaken baby syndrome.
SCSO: Driver, passenger arrested after drugs found during traffic stop
Sumter Co. deputies say a driver and a passenger in his vehicle were arrested after leaving a traffic stop.
SLED charges Newberry County woman with forgery
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 35-year-old with forgery, say officials.
RCSD searching for two wanted in connection with credit card fraud
RCSD investigators are requesting help identifying two people in connection with credit card fraud, say deputies.
RCSD investigators search for person accused of stealing wallet
RCSD investigators are searching for a person accused of stealing a wallet from a grocery store, say deputies.
Infant safely surrendered in Lexington County under Safe Haven Act
DSS says officials at Prisma Health Richland accepted an infant that was safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law.
Columbia man sentenced to 40 years after fatal robbery attempt
Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office officials say a Columbia man has pleaded guilty to murder this week.
Kershaw Co. coroner identifies 66-year-old dead after two-vehicle collision
Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified a man after a Wednesday two-vehicle collision.
USC online nursing masters program ranked #2
The University of South Carolina's online nursing program is receiving some national notoriety.
City of Columbia announces Finlay Fridays Concert Series
Some sweet sounds are coming to Finlay Park.
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has interesting offer for Valentine's Day
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has an interesting offer for Valentine's Day.
1 dead, 1 injured after Lee County collision
An accident last night in Lee County left one person dead and another injured, that’s according to SC Highway Patrol.
Richland County Fire Marshals investigating 2nd fire at apartment complex
The Richland County Fire Marshals Office is investigating a second fire this month at a Midlands apartment complex.
Justices hear attorneys' arguments to overturn, uphold conviction in Alex Murdaugh appeal
"And there was no brain or blood matter found on Alex's person, his clothes, inside his suburban, inside his homes, they checked the bathtubs...no where," says Griffin.
Local Living: Lexpo 2026
Local Living: Lexpo 2026
City of Columbia's annual Jump Start Your Heart Day Party
The City of Columbia is hosting an event in honor of National Heart Month.
