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Sumter woman charged after argument turns deadly

Police say a Sumter woman is charged with voluntary manslaughter after a domestic incident turned deadly Thursday night.

SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closure on US 76/US 378 in Richland County for bridge replacement project

SCDOT will temporarily close the eastbound right lane of US 76/378 just west of the US 76/378 bridge over US 601 in Richland County, said officials.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for man wanted for two burglaries

Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a man wanted for two burglaries last month.

Two teens arrested after carjacking in Bishopville

Bishopville Police say two teenagers have been arrested following a carjacking and a chase Thursday.

Assembly Street to be closed for repairs, say city officials

City of Columbia officials say Southern Commercial Development, LLC and Norfolk Southern Rail will be closing Assembly Street between Catawba Street and Whaley Street.

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order

President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown.

Lexington deputies searching for person of interest in a shooting

LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County deputies are searching for a man…

Bussells, Johnson face runoff election for City's At-large seat

Voters will decide who wins the seat in the runoff election on Tuesday, November 18th.

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LCSD: Lexington County man charged after drugs, guns found in home

A Leesville man accused of trafficking cocaine out of his home was arrested by Lexington County narcotics agents, says LCSD.

Progressive Insurance donates car to veteran

Earlier Thursday, Nov. 6, Progressive Insurance donated a car to a veteran in need.

Orangeburg County Coroner releases name of person dead after motor vehicle vs motorcycle collision

Orangeburg County Coroner's Office says the coroner has released the name of the person who was fatally wounded Wednesday.

South Carolina and UConn to clash in next two seasons, starting with Hall of Fame Women's Showcase

South Carolina and UConn are set to play each other the next two seasons.

OCSO: Orangeburg teen returned home safe

Orangeburg County deputies say Wallace returned home safe.

Lakewood High student detained after bb gun found in book bag

Sumter County deputies say a high school student was found with a bb gun on a school's campus.

RCSD: Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing at detention center

Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a second stabbing that occurred this week at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, say deputies.

SC State Guard steps in at local food banks as government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits end

At Harvest Hope on Shop Road and other food banks, South Carolina's State Guard members are helping direct traffic and distribute food to families in need.

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Sumter County man arrested for alleged fentanyl, narcotics distribution

A Sumter County man was arrested Friday morning after deputies found Fentanyl and other narcotics packaged for distribution, says the SCSO.

Assurance America partners with Rapid Shelter Columbia

On November 5, Rapid Shelter Columbia announced a new partnership with Atlanta-based insurance company, Assurance America.

Rep. Mace Incident At Charleston International Airport

61 state leaders sign letter in support of Charleston International Airport following Rep. Mace incident

Sixty-one leaders have signed a joint statement in support of the Charleston International Airport.

Kroger urges shoppers to use exact change

Kroger is urging customers to bring exact change due to a national coin shortage.

Sumter County roads closed due to traffic accident

Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a Wednesday afternoon traffic accident had the highway closed to traffic between Narrow Paved Road and Amwell Church Road in Lynchburg.