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Developing: Hazmat incident at Crystal Clean in Cayce

The City of Cayce Fire Department are currently managing an active hazardous materials situation at Crystal Clean, 627 Poplar St.

2 men arrested on drug trafficking charges

Two men accused of trafficking drugs have been arrested after a narcotics investigation that began in July, according to the sheriff's department.

Human remains found in March identified as woman last seen in 2024

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that human remains located in March have been identified after an extensive autopsy.

Richland County Coroner identifies child killed during early Wednesday morning hit-and-run; driver arrested

South Carolina Highway Patrol says pedestrian was killed early Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run collision on Bluff Road.

October SNAP benefits to continue despite government shutdown

South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) says SNAP recipients will still receive their October 2025 benefits.

Residents asked to avoid area as firefighters work on Prosperity house fire in

Residents are asked to avoid area Grant Drive as firefighters work on a house fire in Prosperity, said officials.

Sumter County deputies: Vulnerable adult found safe

Sumter County deputies are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen in the early morning hours on Wednesday, say deputies.

3 face drug, gun charges after deputies act on community tip

A community tip led investigators with the Lexington County Multiagency Narcotics Enforcement Team to Charleston Highway earlier this month, said investigators.

West Columbia Police requesting community help finding 14-year-old

West Columbia Police are requesting the community's help finding a 14-year-old reported as a runaway, said officers.

Healing through expression -- new music therapy room opens at Prisma Health Children's Hospital

Music therapists with Prisma say the room is designed to reduce a patient's anxiety, and help them cope with an unfamiliar hospital setting.

Lexington Co. man charged in fentanyl induced death

Sheriff Jay Koon says Bradford Jovanelly, 46, sold fentanyl to two people in July, one of those people died a few days later from an overdose.

Deputies: Suspect charged in connection with fatal shooting

Investigators say they responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Mellowood Dr. on September 21st.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: SCSO barbecue cook-off

RCSD: Traffic stop leads to deputy involved overnight shooting

During a Tuesday afternoon press conference Richland County Sheriff' Leon Lott said deputies were involved in an overnight shooting.

'Harvesting Happiness': SC State Fair announces lineup, food & rides

The South Carolina State Fair has announced their 2025 lineup.

Sumter Police are searching for 14-year-old who has not returned home

Sumter Police are searching for a 14-year-old with a history of leaving his home without permission, said officers.

Former SC Rep. RJ May accepts plea deal, pleads guilty to 5 counts involving child sexual abuse material

"We have 21 victims we were able to identify, 62 overall. Notice was sent out to those 21 victims over the weekend by the U.S . Attorney's Office. The conduct found more than 200 unique videos, each one showing a child being sexually abused -- infants, toddlers, the most vulnerable among us," says Stirling.