Bills pre-filed in State House
The upcoming session at the State House begins January 16, and lawmakers have pre-filed hundreds of bills.
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Local Living: Wild Lights, Fireflies Holiday Lights, Winter Sparkfest, CRFD's holiday food drive
Local Living: Events to enjoy, and give back to this holiday season!
SCDPH releases annual report about infant mortality rate
An annual report about the infant mortality rate has been released by the SC Department of Public Health.
SC among states with most people moving out
It may not seem like it when you're looking for a parking spot, but more people moved out of South Carolina in 2025 than moved in.
SCSO: Man arrested in possession of stolen vehicle, firearm
Sumter County deputies says a person was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly attempting to flee and resist arrest.
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.
Collision on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at Roberts Street has all lanes closed
Lexington Police say a collision on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at Roberts Street has all lanes closed.
Columbia PD searching for person accused of armed robbery at jewelry store
Columbia investigators have released a surveillance video of a jewelry store armed robbery to identify, and locate the suspect.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim of I-26 west collision
The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of a collision on I-26 west.
24-year-old arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 24-year-old has been arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors.
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it
U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.
'Free-loading must end': Mace on bill requiring hospitals to document citizenship status
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced a new bill Tuesday, which would require hospitals participating in Medicare to ask about the citizenship status of patients during the intake process.
SC AG files amicus brief regulating panhandling
Under current U.S. law, begging, and panhandling are protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Sheriff Lott calls on parents to act after string of gun murders by teenagers
Three young men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting on Hunt Club Road. 17-year-olds Jeremiah Selph and Corey James, as well as 18-year-old Prince-Jay'lan Hutcherson all face murder charges.
Local Living: Disney Heroes and Villains Costume Exhibit, Stuff-a-Cruiser, Holiday Lights On The River
Local Living: Winter events in the Midlands
Midlands high school band receives special recognition
A Midlands high school band received a special recognition Wednesday afternoon.
Augusta Road/US-1 near Cedarcrest Drive inbound lanes merging into median
Lexington Police say a collision on Augusta Road/US-1 near Cedarcrest Drive has inbound lanes merging into the median to travel around the scene.
Irmo Fire Crew control Wednesday morning vehicle fire
Irmo Fire crews controlled a vehicle fire on Wednesday morning, say officials.
2 men arrested in connection with lottery ticket theft, Richland County deputies say
Richland County deputies are searching for two people in connection with lottery ticket theft, says RCSD.
Lexington Police need help identifying someone who allegedly caused damage at a business
Lexington Police Department needs help identifying someone who allegedly is involved in grand larceny and burglary of a business.
OCSO deputies seeking help finding Eutawville teen
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says deputies are seeking help in locating a runaway Eutawville teen.
3 people arrested in connection with fatal Hunt Club Road shooting, says RCSD Sheriff
Sheriff Leon Lott says 3 people have been arrested in connection with a fatal Hunt Club Road shooting.
Road in Lexington closed to all traffic due to natural gas leak
Lexington Police say natural gas leak has caused traffic to close on Roberts Street, from South Lake Drive/SC-6 to South Church Street.
Midlands man accused of threatening public official
SLED investigators say a Midlands man is accused of threatening the life of a public official.
SC AG launches investigation into Roblox
South Carolina's attorney general is opening an investigation into one of the most popular online games for kids.
