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City warns residents of water line break possibly affecting areas

City of Manning officials warn residents to be aware of a water line break that may affect areas in the city.

Long-term narcotics investigation ends Friday after arrest

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says that a long-term narcotics investigation ended on Friday.

Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'

Standing beneath the spreading branches of a massive live oak, historian Garrison Marcoux tries to imagine what this scarred, struggling tree saw 245 years ago.

Cosplayers enjoy Soda City Comic Con 2026

Over 150 artists and vendors were available for guests and cosplayers to enjoy.

Columbia PD asking for help in locating missing veteran

Officers say military veteran Keith Lynch was last seen wearing a red shirt, black shorts and black Crocs. Home surveillance footage also shows him carrying what appears to be a black duffle bag. A weapon has also been reported missing from the residence.

Fairfield County releases statement following fire at Healthcare SC facility

Fairfield County has issued a statement following a lawsuit filed against Healthcare SC, LLC - the owner of the MLily mattress factory that was destroyed by fire. MLily USA is also named in the suit.

McMaster endorses Graham in special GOP primary runoff

Newly appointed U.S. interim Senator, Darline Graham Nordone, with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, right, speaks to members of the press after being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the passing of her brother, U.S.…

Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate

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Newberry County residents reporting outages after severe thunderstorm

Residents in Newberry County are experiencing power outages after a severe thunderstorm moved through the area, says Newberry Electric Cooperative.

Deputies: Body found in Midlands lake

Deputies in Sumter County say they are investigating after a body was found in a local lake.

4th of July starts off with bang for lottery player

A Midlands man’s Fourth of July started off with a bang when he played the lottery and won $500,000, said SC Lottery.

Early voting period for U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff ends soon

The early voting period for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff ends today.

Sumter Police investigate after local businessman accused of assault

Sumter police are investigating after a local businessman with ties to law enforcement was charged with assault, says the police dept.

President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina on Friday to make a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, ahead of a Republican runoff next week.

Investigation underway after armed robbery of 11-year-old in Florence County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The Florence County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) arrested three juveniles Thursday and charged them in connection with the armed robbery of an 11-year-old. Deputies said it happened Monday after…

AG disputes Murdaugh defense polygraph claims

State prosecutors say the defense attorneys for Alex Murdaugh lied about polygraph results in last week's hearing.

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State health officials stress the importance of immunizations

Thursday (August 20), state health officials held a news conference stressing the importance of immunizations.

Lott stresses gun safety, parent accountability following 3 gun-related school arrests

"Look how big that bullet is. That bullet will go through multiple seats of a school bus. It will go through windshields. It will go through walls. It will go through a lot of stuff. So if that gun had been fired on that bus, there's no telling where this bullet would've went or what child's name it would've had on it," says Lott.