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Sen. Fanning concedes SC Senate District 17 race to Republican Everett Stubbs

Incumbent Sen. Mike Fanning of District 17 conceded to his Republican opponent Everett Stubbs following hearings over the close race.

Lexington Police ask drivers to 'be respectful' of other drivers after working 2 collisions on same road Thursday

Lexington Police ask drivers to take it easy on the road after working two separate car accidents along the same road Thursday evening.

Bishopville Police: Missing 72-year-old found

Bishopville Police is requesting the public's help finding a missing 72-year-old, say police.

From "amazing" and "happy" to "afraid" and "doomed," voters share raw feelings on Election Day outcome

ABC Columbia's Lee Williams spoke with a number of voters about their feelings on Tuesday's outcome and their thoughts on a 2nd Trump term.

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Orangeburg County schools closed on Friday due to road closures

Orangeburg County School District announced that schools will be closed on Friday due to conditions around the county.

Richland County man sentenced to prison for having child sexual abuse material

A Richland County man has plead guilty to 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, said the AG's Office.

Drought conditions return to South Carolina after record-dry October

Drought conditions have returned to South Carolina after a record-dry October.

South Carolina voters approve constitutional change to specify only citizens can vote

Voters across South Carolina overwhelmingly supported a measure to change the state constitution that may influence how people vote in future elections.

Richland County coroner releases name of man found after Irmo shooting

The Richland County coroner has released the name of the man whose body was found after a shooting in Irmo on Wednesday, said the coroner's office.

Columbia Police requesting public's help finding 32-year-old man last seen on Blossom Street

The Columbia PD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) is asking for the public's help finding a 32-year-old man last seen on Blossom Street, say police.

LIST: Roads closed in Orangeburg County as the area experiences flash flooding

There are several roads in Orangeburg County experiencing closures as the central and western parts of the county experience flash flooding.

UPDATE: Orangeburg Co. School District closed today due to weather

Orangeburg County School District has announced they will be closed today due to heavy rain & challenging road conditions.

Flooding cleared on I-26 West at Exit 139

SC Department of Transportation says the flooded roadways on I-26 West at Exit 139/Burke Road have been cleared.

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FEMA to canvass Lexington Co. neighborhoods impacted by Helene

FEMA plans to canvass Lexington County homes damaged by hurricane Helene Thursday

Update: RCSD says dispute between neighbors turns deadly in Irmo neighborhood

RCSD says an argument between neighbors turns deadly in one Irmo neighborhood.

SC Governor nominates SCDHHS chair

Inside the State House on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Eunice Medina as the new director of the Department of Health and Human Services.

City of Columbia unveils “Official City Ornament”

The City of Columbia is already in the holiday spirit.

Governor McMaster congratulates President-elect Donald Trump for 2024 election win

Last night, Governor McMaster congratulated President-elect Donald Trump after winning the 2024 election.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for Eutawville teen last seen last week

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that investigators are searching for a Eutawville kid last seen last week.

"The biggest Republican wave in the state since Ronald Reagan" -- SCGOP celebrates Election Day wins, SCDP reacts

"Yesterday Republicans all across our state added an exclamation point to what we already knew -- and that is SC is Trump country," says SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick.