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Balloon release ban bill under consideration

A new bill could change the way some families and communities celebrate.

SCDMV to Offer Driver Suspension Eligibility Week

Some drivers with suspended licenses may be able to reduce or clear their suspension time with the SC Department of Motor Vehicles’ Driver Suspension Eligibility Week.

SLED charges Newberry Co. man with assault & battery

A Newberry County man is charged with assault following a 2025 shooting.

Joye Law Firm to offer free Uber vouchers for Saint Patrick's Day weekend

Joye Law Firm is offering $25 Uber vouchers to South Carolinians to help reduce impaired driving this Saint Patrick's Day weekend.

Alcohol server training deadline extended to May 1 in SC

The South Carolina alcohol server training deadline was extended to May 1, according to a release from the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Columbia Police searching for missing woman last seen leaving hospital

Columbia PD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators are searching for a 30-year-old who was reported as missing.

SC measles outbreak cases continue to climb with new cases

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has reported on new cases of measles in the state since Friday, March 6.

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RCSD investigating shooting after 1 injured

Richland Co. deputies are investigating a shooting after one person was injured.

Sumter School District selects new Superintendent

Sumter County School District's Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Gerald Gary as Sumter School District Superintendent Monday night.

SC Housing announces Palmetto Heroes Program

Those who work in public service now have a better shot at home ownership.

Clarendon County deputies searching for teen reported as a runaway

Clarendon County deputies are searching for a teen that was reported as a runaway on Sunday.

SCEMD encourages preparedness during "Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week"

State Climatologist Hope Mizzell says severe weather and flooding can happen anytime of year, but when it comes to tornadoes in SC, 40% occur in March, April, and May. Now, she says, is the best time to prepare.

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Uber rolls out women-only option

Women are now able to request female drivers on Uber with the new women preferences option.

Person arrested after shooting incident at Lee County McDonald's

Lee County deputies have arrested a suspect for a shooting incident Friday.

Sumter Co. Sheriff Anthony Dennis praises deputies after multiple drug activity operations

Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis is praising his deputies after they successfully conducted multiple drug activity operations.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim of vehicle wreck

The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a vehicle wreck Saturday.

Blythewood High substitute teacher accused of having firearm on school grounds

A substitute teacher at Blythewood High School was arrested after deputies say he had a firearm on school grounds.

The ACC Tournament arrives with the league poised to claim a hefty haul of March Madness bids again

The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the season hoping to create a jolt for men's basketball, a flagship sport facing a dwindling count of March Madness bids in recent years.