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"Fostering Futures Act" -- new bill aims to waive tuition for certain former foster youth
A new bill known as The Fostering Futures Act aims to help former foster youth by removing their biggest financial barrier to earning a degree.
Kamala Harris to make appearances at Democratic fundraisers
Kamala Harris is about to get a lot more visible on the political front.
Senator Josh Kimbrell files for governor's race
Republican State Senator Josh Kimbrell also filed his paperwork for the governor's race today.
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette files for governor's race
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette filed for the upcoming gubernatorial election this afternoon.
House overrides Gov. McMaster's NIL bill veto
House lawmakers voted to override Governor Henry McMaster's veto of a bill that would shield college athlete revenue-sharing agreements from public record requests.
Columbia Police searching for 68-year-old reported as missing since February 2025
Columbia Police investigators are searching for a 68-year-old who was reported as missing in February of last year, said officers.
Calhoun Co. deputies arrest man in connection with illegal gambling
Calhoun County deputies have arrested one man in connection with illegal gambling, said the sheriff's office.
Lexington County man arrested in connection with 13 sexual exploitation of minors charges
A Lexington County man has been arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors, says the AG's Office.
Columbia PD investigating after 65-year-old man shot, pronounced dead at hospital
Columbia Police are investigating a shooting after a 65-year-old man was shot on Wednesday night, say police.
SLED charges former ODPS officer accused of selling gun
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a former ODPS officer is being charged after selling a gun.
Joint operation results in major fentanyl seizure, arrest in Camden
A joint law enforcement operation led to the arrest, and seizure of illegal narcotics in the Camden area, say deputies.
11 people displaced in overnight fire at Village Creek condominiums
Columbia-Richland firefighters say no injuries were reported in an overnight fire at the Village Creek condominiums but 11 are displaced.
5 charged with armed burglaries
Clarendon County deputies have arrested five men for a string of armed burglaries that took place over several months.
40 days without pay -- CAE accepting donations for TSA agents as partial government shutdown continues
With no end in sight, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is looking to ease the burden on its 70 impacted agents through a donations room.
Greenville Businessman Billy Webster announces run for governor
Another candidate is running for the Democratic nomination for governor.
SC House passes boat tax reduction
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, House lawmakers unanimously passed a bill to cut South Carolina’s boat property taxes.
SC lawmakers propose pause on state's gas tax
Two SC lawmakers are proposing bills to suspend the state's gas tax as fuel prices surge during the ongoing Iran conflict.
SLED charges two following dog-fighting investigation
Investigators with SLED say Jordan Price, 25, and Jamarcus Culp, 31, are both charged with Ill-Treatment of Animals and other charges related to a dog-fighting operation.
Local leaders came together for the launch of South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition
Local leaders came together on Senate Street Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2026, for the launch of a South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition.
Midlands lawmaker proposes naming part of I-77 after President Obama
A Richland County senator has proposed legislation renaming part of I-77, President Barack H. Obama Highway.
Sumter Police investigating after man found injured, school placed on brief lockdown
A Sumter school was placed on a brief lockdown after police say a man was found injured this morning in the area.
Former Governor Haley backs longtime ally Ralph Norman's gubernatorial bid
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley voiced her support Tuesday morning for Ralph Norman’s gubernatorial campaign.
Lexington Co. deputies arrest man accused of West Columbia shooting
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death last week in West Columbia, says the sheriff's dept.
