Deputies: Man arrested, charged with trafficking meth, fentanyl
Investigators say Gary Ware, 38, is also charged with possessing a weapon.
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Congressman Joe Wilson visits Midlands elementary school
Congressman Joe Wilson paid a visit to a Midlands elementary school Wednesday morning (Aug. 13).
West Columbia man sentenced to more than 8 years for gun charge
The SC Department of Justice says a 32-year-old West Columbia man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Fairfield County deputies investigating Lake Wateree area homicide, coroner identifies victim
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Tuesday near the Lake Wateree area.
Man charged in relation to sexual assaults on church bus, say police
Sumter Police say a local man is in jail, and faces charges in relation to reported sexual assaults on a church bus.
Two Charleston County women found dead in Sumter County identified, investigated as homicides
The victims are 35-year-old Christine McAbee of Charleston County, and 38-year-old Kristen Grissom of Charleston County.
West Columbia PD arrest West Columbia man after narcotics investigation
West Columbia PD’s Street Crimes Unit has arrested a West Columbia man after a narcotics investigation, say officials.
Elgin man out on bond for attempted kidnapping re-arrested, accused of possessing child pornography
Ulness is now being charged with third degree sexual exploitation of a minor and is accused of possessing over 600 images and videos of child pornography.
Corley Mill Road lanes reopen after early morning collision
Lexington Police say all lanes of Corley Mill Road are open after an early morning collision.
Story-time in the Park with Irmo's mayor
Some Midlands kids got a chance to hear a story from a mayor Tuesday morning.
Local Living: Lee County's National Night Out
Local Living: Lee County's National Night Out
Operations resume at CAE after incident reported on runway
CAE officials say as of 3:45 p.m. the disabled aircraft that was impacting operations at the airport has been removed from the runway.
Internet restored at all Lexington County Library locations
Lexington County Library says the internet has been restored at all locations.
CPD's Special Victims Unit searching for missing woman
CPD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators are searching for a 37-year-old woman who was reported as missing, say deputies.
NCSO: Parts of area still dealing with flash flooding after heavy rain
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says parts of the area are still dealing with flash flooding.
Lexington PD searching for 2 alleged Best Buy shoplifters
Lexington PD is searching for two alleged Best Buy shoplifters, said officers.
SCDOT closes US 21 Northbound on ramp to I-77 North in Richland County for repairs
SCDOT has closed the US-21 (Wilson Boulevard) northbound on ramp to I-77 northbound in Richland County for repairs.
Sumter PD: 2 wanted, 1 in custody on charges for robbing a man
Two people are wanted and a third person is in custody in connection with a planned armed robbery of a man who was visiting one of the suspects, according to police.
Lt. Governor Evette's campaign rolls out coalition of 100 Trump Grassroots Leaders
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette’s campaign for South Carolina governor made an announcement on Thursday about the formation of a coalition of 100 Trump grassroots leaders, conservative activists, and surrogates who are putting their support behind Lt. Governor Pamela Evette in the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race.
Orangeburg Co. coroner identifies person killed after I-95 collision
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has identified the person who was killed in a Saturday automobile collision, said the coroner's office.
NCSO: People asked to not drive through ponding waters, as heavy rains cause severe flooding
Newberry County Sheriff's Office is asking people to not drive through ponding waters, as heavy rains cause severe flooding in the area.
Local Living: Comedian Nate Bargatze bringing tour to Soda City, Lee County's National Night Out, Story-time at Moore Park
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy!
SC State University receives grant that supports underrepresented students
There is more help available for students hoping to attend South Carolina State University.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies man killed after collision on I-26
The Lexington County Coroner's Office says a man was killed in an accident on I-26 east near West Columbia on Sunday, August. 10.
RCSD: Man arrested for 2nd time this month, charged with exploitation of a minor
Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested again after a previous arrest this month.
