Unemployment up in South Carolina
Unemployment is on the rise in South Carolina.
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Body found in Windsor Lake, say Richland County deputies
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies along with the Department of Natural Resources worked to recover a body from Windsor Lake, said the sheriff's department.
RCSD: Parents arrested for death of 2-month-old
Richland County Sheriff's Leon Lott says two people have been arrested in relation to the death of a two-month-old child.
Westwood High School teacher arrested after gun found in bag, say deputies
A Richland County high school teacher has been arrested after a gun was found inside his bag while on campus, said deputies.
All lanes of Midlands Connection project opened, says SCDOT
All lanes are open to traffic for the 16 miles of widening on I-26 for the Midlands Connection Project, announced SCDOT.
Plane from Midlands makes emergency landing on NY thruway
Albany, NY (WOLO/WTEN)-- A small plane that left the Midlands Friday morning made an emergency landing in Albany, New York. New York State Police say the small twin engine plane landed on a thruway Friday afternoon after leaving Winnsboro at…
RCSD: 16-year-old arrested in connection with death of 15-year-old
A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old, said the sheriff's department.
Cordova man arrested in relation to vehicle break-ins case, says sheriff's office
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a Cordova man has been arrested in relation to a recent vehicle break-ins case.
Man arrested in connection with auto tampering in West Columbia
Another person has been arrested in connection with auto tampering in West Columbia, said the police.
Columbia Police asking for public's help identifying woman accused of stealing package from home
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of stealing a package from a home, said officers.
Governor orders flags at half-staff for Lawmaker Kay Patterson
Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags atop the State Capitol to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, December 20, in honor of Lawmaker Kay Patterson.
"With Love, From Lexington" -- local toy drive gives back to NC kids affected by Hurricane Helene
"With Love, From Lexington" -- that's the name of a local toy drive that's helping to make sure children affected by Hurricane Helene have gifts for Christmas.
Local Living: Home for the Holidays show, The Nutcracker, Germany’s World Famous Christmas Market
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to get you into the holiday spirit.
SC Treasurer's Office: Millions in unclaimed cash
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is hoping you find some extra cash in your stocking this Christmas.
SC Dept of Health gives Christmas toy safety tips
The South Carolina Department of Public Health wants to make sure your kids don’t find anything dangerous under the tree this year.
Firefighters respond to multiple fires at Midlands prison
Fire crews responded to a Midlands prison on Wednesday, December 18.
Orangeburg man facing multiple charges, accused of burning a puppy
An Orangeburg man is facing multiple charges and is accused of burning a puppy, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.
Lexington County Coroner identifies person who died in Cayce pedestrian vs. vehicle incident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a pedestrian vs. vehicle incident in the Cayce area, said the coroner's office.
Officers looking for person of interest in shooting on Gervais Street, Columbia Police
The Columbia Police Department has released surveillance video of a person of interest related to a shooting on Gervais Street on last Friday, December 19.
Officers searching for man wanted in connection with fraudulent use of financial card, says Sumter PD
The Sumter Police Department is searching for a man wanted for questioning in relation to the fraudulent use of a financial transaction card, said officers.
Victim of Richland County house fire identified
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim of a house fire, said the coroner's office.
Supreme Court to hear effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to wade into a years-old legal battle over South Carolina’s failed bid to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.
Midlands gas prices average $2.79 per gallon
Gas prices here in the Midlands could be on the way down the closer we get to Christmas.
Inmates make gifts for long-term care residents through "Operation: Spread the Joy"
Bryan Stirling with the SC Department of Corrections and Connie Munn with the SC Department on Aging say over 1,600 presents will be given out to long-term care residents -- all made by inmates across the state.
Improvements on Alpine Road revealed
One of the Midlands busiest roads got a face lift.
