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Elementary students receive Winter coats
Wednesday morning, September 17, Operation-Warm donated Winter coats to every student at Carver-Lyon Elementary School.
SC Election Commission votes to remove executive director
According to a statement from Commission Chairman Dennis Shed, the commission voted to remove Howard Knapp as Executive Director effective immediately.
USC President Michael Amiridis delivers "State of the University" address
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk on a university campus as well as other terrible events in recent months in different parts of our country are never justifiable in our society. As an academic community, we are obligated to continue the work of humanizing character, bridging our differences, and not permitting cruelty," he says.
Coroner: pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle
The coroner says she died on the scene.
Man arrested after breaking into hunting lodge, deputies say
Calhoun County deputies say they've arrested a man for a break-in at a hunting lodge.
Man sentenced for domestic assault that left victim partially paralyzed
Officials with the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office say a Lexington Co. man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature.
SCDC: Inmate sentenced for throwing feces at guard
Officials say as a result, the officer required immediate medical attention and continued monitoring for infectious diseases.
Town of Irmo unveils historical marker honoring life of judge
There is a new permanent reminder of a Midlands champion of civil rights.
Gamecocks coach injured in head-on collision releases statement
On August 22nd, officials say Robertson was hit head on in a car crash on Dutch Fork Rd. when the oncoming vehicle crossed the center line.
Orangeburg man charged in fatal apartment complex shooting
An Orangeburg man has been charged in a fatal apartment complex shooting, says Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
National Voter Registration Day -- how to register for SC's upcoming municipal elections
Over 3,000 nonpartisan events took place across America, including block parties, college fairs, and community drives.
LCSD: Armed robbery suspect found eating ice cream
On Monday morning, Lexington Co. deputies say they responded to an armed robbery in progress at a convenience store on Edmund Hwy.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Haygood Rd. murder
Investigators say they responded to Haygood Rd. at approximately 5pm to a report of a shooting.
Deputies say a student was arrested for having a knife on campus
Investigators say around 10am School Resource Officers were alerted to the knife by the school's metal detector.
Coastal Carolina University: One employee fired, one suspended following social media posts on Kirk assassination
Since the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, universities have been firing and suspending employees for comments on social media about his death.
Judge clears way for execution of South Carolina inmate who thinks most laws are unconstitutional
A judge in South Carolina has ruled a death row inmate’s beliefs that most laws are unconstitutional and citizens have an absolute right to defend their property to the death are not proof he is mentally incompetent and should be executed.
Ticketing blitz expected for lawbreaking drivers during "Operation: Keep Us Safe"
Through "Operation: Keep Us Safe," officers across the state have been informed to begin a ticketing "blitz" -- and become vigilant in pulling people over for violating South Carolina's "Move Over" and "Hands Free" laws.
Midlands man facing charges connected to sexual exploitation of minors
Authorities say he was arrested September 10th and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree
Columbia's annual Greek Festival kicks off this week
Columbia's Greek Festival returns to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sumter Street Thursday. Crysty Vaughan has details.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Two Notch Rd. shooting
Investigators say around 6pm they responded to In-Town Suites where they found a victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Clemson University fires three employees following social media comments
Clemson university has drawn calls from donors, students, and political leaders to remove the employees due to comments made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Coroner identifies victims in three separate fires
All three fires remain under investigation
Two shot at Redpoint apartment complex
Deputies say they responded to call around 2:20 a.m. for a shooting -- finding a victim with gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body upon arrival.
UPDATE: OCSO says missing Orangeburg woman found safe
Anyone with information on Payne's location is urged to call the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.
