Newberry deputies take armed barricaded suspect into custody
Newberry deputies says an armed barricaded suspect involved in a hit and run was taken into custody overnight.
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading…
Forest Acres police chief to retire after nearly 35 years in law enforcement
Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson announced he intends to retire after nearly 35 years in law enforcement.
Man sentenced to 15 years in relation to state trooper shooting
A Georgia man was sentenced in federal court Thursday, August 13, following the shooting of a state trooper in Bamberg back in 2023.
Three suspects arrested in shooting at school bus stop in Gaffney that left one dead
Authorities have arrested the second suspect wanted in connection with the fatal bus stop shooting of Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr., a 17-year-old Gaffney High School student.
Lexington Co. coroner identifies person dead after two-vehicle collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle collision, says the coroner's office.
3 family members split $750,000 scratch-off win
Three family members in the Midlands are sharing a $750,000 lottery win, say Lottery officials.
Graham, Norman set for runoff, Andrews calls for debate
Graham or Norman will face Andrews in the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd.
$15 billion state budget passed
The South Carolina General Assembly passed the 2026-2027, $15 billion state budget.
Local Living: annual Greek Festival, Okra Strut, teddy bear clinic, Music Man Senior musical
Local Living: Festivals, and plays happening in the Midlands
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
U.S. inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the midterm elections near.
Missing woman found, Orangeburg Co. deputies say
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says the woman has been found.
Richland County man pleads guilty to drug offenses
A Richland County man has pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime, says the DOJ.
Columbia man sentenced to more than 8 years in relation to drugs
The Department of Justice says a Columbia man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison.
Upstate student shot, killed at bus stop
Officials with the Cherokee Co. Coroner's Office say a Gaffney HS student was shot and killed while boarding a school bus Wednesday morning.
Republican Senate runoff debate set for Aug. 18 in Newberry
Republican U.S. Senate candidates Darline Graham and Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff debate Aug. 18 at the Newberry Opera House.
Lexington Police ask drivers to use caution after two-car collision
Lexington Police is asking drivers to use caution as they travel into town on Highway 6.
RCSD searching for man accused of stealing money from local business
Richland County deputies are searching for a man accused of stealing from a local business, says RCSD.
GOP Special Primary Runoff set for August 25 between Graham and Norman
The unofficial results are in for the special GOP Primary election for the late Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat. Graham and Norman advance to Runoff. Crysty Vaughan has more.
Vote 2026: Graham, Norman head to August 25 runoff, Andrews responds
The winner of the runoff on Tuesday, August 25th will face off against Andrews in the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd.
GOP runoff shaping up for a showdown between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — And then there were two. Several media outlets, including the Associated Press, are reporting Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will advance to the special GOP primary runoff later this month. The two appear to…
Darline Graham takes another step closer to her late brother's Senate seat by advancing to GOP runoff
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., leans over to hear a reporter's question following at a candidate event for hopefuls vying in a special Republican primary to replace her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on November ballots,…
SC Election Commission: Voter turnout strong for Republican Primary
Officials with the South Carolina Election Commission say voter turnout has been strong for Tuesday, Aug. 11’s primary with well over 100 thousand votes cast so far.
SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver visit Midlands' schools to recognize students' achievements for 2025 SC Ready
State Superintendent Ellen Weaver visited Midlands schools Tuesday.
RCSD: Midlands mosque leader arrested again, facing additional charge
Sheriff Leon Lott says a Midlands mosque leader was arrested on an additional criminal sexual conduct charge.
