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SCSO investigating reported assault at Lakewood High School

Sumter County deputies are investigating a reported assault that happened at a high school, said deputies.

Palmetto Family Service Center has new mobile medical unit

Palmetto Family Service Center has some new wheels.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Boo at the Zoo, Boo Bash, annual trunk-or-treat event, barbecue cook-off

Local Living: Events to enjoy this Fall season!

Taking the pledge -- students sign promise to reject gun violence

By signing a simple pledge, students are taking part in a national movement to reject gun violence.

SCEMD reminds residents to be prepared during Earthquake Preparedness Week

It is Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina.

RCSD requesting help identifying man wanted in connection with stolen U-Haul

RCSD investigators are searching for a person who is wanted in connection with a stolen U-Haul that has been used in several other thefts, said deputies.

CPD investigating overnight fatal apartment complex shooting

Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal overnight shooting that happened at an apartment complex, said police.

Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting vaccines

With the change of the weather coming, so comes the uptake in Flu, Covid, and RSV.

Columbia-Richland firefighters respond to fire at condominiums

Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to a fire at the Carriage Place Condominiums off Davidson Street before 3:30 p.m. where they saw black smoke coming from the kitchen.

SC Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers Alliance to become new joint entity

The new operation will be called South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce -- and will be lead by SCMA's current President Sara Hazzard.

Mission Lexington expanding services in one Midlands community

An organization that helps those in need in one midlands community is expanding.

USC names Department of Sport and Entertainment Management after Carolina Panthers owner, wife

The University of South Carolina Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is now named after the owner of the Carolina Panthers and his wife.

24-year-old arrested in connection with Monday shooting

Fairfield County deputies say a 24-year-old has been arrested in connection with a Monday shooting.

South Carolina ranked among worst states for worker benefits in 2025, report reveals

South Carolina ranks near the bottom in the United States for employee benefits in 2025 according to a new report that looked at cost-of-living factors and sentiment for workers across the country.

Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters 100 year tour

6-year-old Sumter child in stable condition after Monday evening shooting incident

Sumter County Sheriff's Office held a press conference to update the public on the condition of a 6-year-old autistic child who was shot after a Monday evening incident.

Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews put out S. Edisto Avenue apartment fire

Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews were about to put out a fire at an apartment on S. Edisto Avenue Tuesday morning, said the fire dept.

Early morning structure fire closes Beltrees Drive in Lexington County, coroner ID's person who died

Lexington County authorities say an early morning structure fire closed Beltrees Drive in the Willowbrook neighborhood.

Local Living: The Iconic Affair

Murdaugh co-conspirator Russell Laffitte sentenced on felony charges

"Many of these victims have had, you know they suffered injury -- which is why they were clients to begin with, so they've already had some of the worst parts of their life become central to this drama as well. So I think there's a satisfaction that justice was done, but I think there is also a fatigue there, and that's only natural," Waters says.