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Driver killed in I-20 collision in Lee County

Highway Patrol says a driver is dead following a collision on I-20 East at mile marker 109 Wednesday night.

Local store to help founders of The Nate Foundation honor the life of USC student killed in a hit-and-run

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State officials give update on Carolina Crossroads Project

State and federal transportations were on hand Wednesday, August 26, for an update on the Carolina Crossroads Project.

SC to receive more than $245 million as a result of Meta settlement

According to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, South Carolina will receive more than $245 million as a result of the settlement.

SCDPH announces West Nile Virus outbreaks in the Midlands, Lowcountry

The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirms that two outbreaks of West Nile virus has been found in the Midlands and the Lowcountry.

Columbia bookkeeper sentenced to prison, accused of stealing $250K from local business

A Columbia bookkeeper has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire fraud, says the DOJ.

Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

A Lexington man was arrested on a charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, says the AG's Office.

UPDATE: 2nd suspect in Sumter murder captured

Sumter Police officers have arrested the second suspect involved in a fatal shooting on East Charlotte Avenue Monday.

MLILY Factory to permanently close Friday following fire; 254 jobs eliminated

The owners of the mattress factory that burned down earlier this month will shut its doors permanently, leaving 254 employees without a job.

Democratic Candidate Annie Andrews reiterates debate challenge to Sen. Darline Graham

COLUMBIA, SC — (WOLO) Tuesday night, Democratic Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews issued a statement following the unofficial results of the Special GOP…

Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate

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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer'

ABC News — Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at…

8 facing charges connected to fentanyl trafficking

The state Attorney General's Office says eight people are facing charges in operation ‘Pressed For Time’.

31-year-old arrested on charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minor

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 31-year-old was arrested on a charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Governor Henry McMaster cast ballot for special GOP Primary

Governor Henry McMaster has been a supporter of Darline Graham since he appointed her to fill the remainder of her late brother's term.

Graham, Norman face off special GOP Primary Runoff

Polls close in less than two hours for the special GOP Primary Runoff for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat.

Lexington Police Officers searching for woman last seen at credit union

Officers with the Lexington Police Department are searching for a woman last seen at a credit union, says LPD.

66-year-old facing multiple charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 66-year-old is facing multiple charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Firefighters save northeast Richland County home after fire breaks out

First shift crew firefighters were able to save a northeast Richland County home this afternoon, says CRFD.

Orangeburg man charged with murder after fatal weekend shooting

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man has been charged with murder after a fatal weekend shooting.

Justice Department to conduct election monitoring in SC Primary Election

On Tuesday, August 25, the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department is monitoring polling sites in South Carolina for the state’s primary runoff election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law, says the DOJ.