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Mace introduces bill allowing federal death penalty for child sex crimes

Thursday, Feb. 26, Representative Nancy Mace posted on social media to introduce the "Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act."

Midlands man charged with fentanyl-induced homicide

A Midlands man has been charged with a fentanyl-induced homicide.

Sc Law Enforcement Ice Requirement Bill In House Judiciary Committee

Members of House Judiciary Subcommittee pass SC law enforcement ICE requirement bill

Thursday morning, Feb. 26, Members of a House Judiciary Subcommittee passed a measure that would require law enforcement agencies and detention centers in the state to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Rep. Norman, SC Safe Elections call for paper ballots

Thursday morning, candidate for governor and Representative Ralph Norman joined with members of the group South Carolina Safe Elections to call for the use of hand-marked paper ballots.

$100 million settlement in Spark driver case

SC Attorney General Allen Wilson, and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission released a $100 million multi-state settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who took part in its Spark driver program.

6 new measles cases in Upstate bring outbreak total to 985

Health officials have released more information about new cases of measles being reported in the Upstate.

2 charged with armed robbery

Sumter Police say two men are in jail after being charged with armed robbery.

Skunk found in Saluda County tests positive for rabies

A skunk found in Saluda County has tested positive for rabies, says the SC Dept. of Public Health.

SLED charges former custody officer in abuse of vulnerable adult case

A 23-year-old was charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult on Wednesday, says SLED.

Kroger, Benedict College pack campus food pantry

In honor of Black History Month grocery chain Kroger and Benedict College teamed up Thursday, Feb. 26 to pack the pantry.

SCDOR: Co-owner of Kiki's Chicken and Waffles charged with tax evasion

The South Carolina Department of Revenue arrested Kiki's Chicken and Waffles co-owner, Tyrone Cyrus, for tax evasion.

South Carolina State University posts job opening for chief of campus police

South Carolina State University is looking to hire a new chief of campus police.

New bill aims to eliminate statute of limitations for prosecuting illegal lobbying

A new bill making its way through the State House would get rid of the current four year statute of limitations for prosecuting illegal lobbying.

Local Living: Read Freely Fest, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, St. Pat's in Five Points

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy!

AG Wilson supports Halo Act

Attorney General Alan Wilson is supporting the Halo Act making its way in the House.

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm.

Camden man sentenced to federal prison for access device fraud

A Camden man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for access device fraud involving stolen credit cards, states the DOJ.

Deputies arrest 3 in connection with I-20 E homicide

RCSD Sheriff Leon says three people have been arrested in connection with the I-20 E homicide that took place on Monday.

Camden man arrested in connection with argument over woman that ended deadly

Lexington County deputies are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex, says the sheriff’s dept.

Earthquake shakes up Lexington, Columbia areas

USGS confirms earthquake shook up parts of the Midlands on Thursday.

Kickoff event for St. Pat's in Five Points postponed

The official kickoff event for St. Pat's in Five Points has been cancelled for today due to the rain, say officials.

Sumter Co. deputies searching for 14-year-old last seen on Tuesday

Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen last seen on Tuesday, said the dept.

SC House approves measure requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

In a vote mostly along party lines, the South Carolina House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.