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Trooper released from hospital after struck by driver under influence

Deputies say Bookert ran off the side of the road into the median and struck Senior Trooper Williams with the driver’s side mirror.

South Carolina’s Tess Ferm Wins Miss America’s Teen 2026

ORLANDO, FL (WOLO) -- The Miss America Organization has crowned Miss South Carolina's Teen, Tess Ferm, as Miss America’s Teen 2026. Selected from among 52 state delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of…

Vicari Swain returns 2 punts for TDs in No. 10 South Carolina’s 38-10 win

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vicari Swain returned two punts for touchdowns to rescue a struggling offense for No. 10 South Carolina as the Gamecocks beat South Carolina State 38-10 early Sunday. The kickoff was delayed more than two hours because of…

WATCH: Friday Night Fever Week Two

FNF playoff high school football highlights from around the Midlands. “Friday Night Fever” is sponsored by Wendy’s.

Sumter Police officers searching for missing 39-year-old

Sumter Police officers are searching for a missing 39-year-old, said officers.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Freaky Friday at Village Square Theatre

Powerball climbs to $1.8 billion

Time to get your lottery tickets, in particular Powerball.

Man arrested after traffic stop leads to brief vehicle pursuit, middle school put on secure status

A man has been arrested after a traffic stop led to a brief vehicle pursuit on Friday, says Sheriff Lott.

2 people left displaced after Friday afternoon S. Ott Road home fire

First shift crews with the CRFD were able to control a Friday afternoon house fire, according to fire officials.

Driver dead following wreck in Orangeburg, says SCHP

SC Highway Patrol says a driver is dead following a wreck in Orangeburg Thursday.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

DPH: 1 person exposed after rabid raccoon in Kershaw County

One person was potentially exposed to a rabid raccoon in Kershaw County, says DPH.

Heyward Career and Technology Center offering free haircuts

Heyward Career and Technology Center is offering free haircuts to the community over the weekend.

SLED charges Lexington County man with child abuse

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 27-year-old accused of inflicting bodily injury to a child, said SLED.

Local Living: Emergency kitten adoption, Zoofari, Disney Heroes and Villains Costume Exhibit, You're my Best Friend Tour

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy.

How would you spend $1.7 billion? Locals dream of a new life as Powerball jackpot soars

ABC Columbia's Lee Williams asked folks to share their dreams, should they become an overnight billionaire.

Kristen Grissom (right) and Christine McAbee (left

North Charleston Police assisting in Sumter County murder investigation

Sumter County deputies say police in North Charleston are assisting with the investigation into the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in August.

WATCH: RCSD gives update after teen DJJ escapee, mother arrested

The Richland County Sheriff's Department will give an update on a teen who recently escaped SCDJJ on Sunday.

Officials give update on massive python found in Newberry County last month

There is an update on the massive python that was found in Newberry County last month.

Sumter County Coroner identifies body found in a wooded area in July 2024

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the body found in a wooded area in July, said the coroner's office.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful to host a Lake Clean Sweep at Lake Murray

You can help keep one of our waterways clean this month.

13-year-old who was last seen leaving his home found safe

Sumter County deputies say McNeil was found safe.

Pawmetto Lifeline's kitten 911 adoption event

Pawmetto Lifeline is hosting an emergency kitten adoption event this weekend.

Judge says RJ May can represent himself in federal child porn trial

According to federal investigators, May faces ten federal charges related to the distribution of more than 200 videos containing child sexual abuse material.