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Fairfield Co. Coroner releases name of person dead after fatal December collision

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has released the name of the person involved in a fatal December collision, says the coroner's office.

Coroner identifies woman, infant killed in wrong-way Christmas Eve crash

A young woman and her infant were killed in a wrong-way crash on Christmas Eve.

Two Dead After Sunday Two Vehicle Collision In Clarendon

SCHP: 2 dead after Sunday two-vehicle collision in Clarendon

SC Highway Patrol says two people are dead following a two-vehicle collision in Clarendon on Sunday.

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Clarendon County mourns loss of longtime councilman

A longtime Clarendon County council member who served his community for 30 years has died.

City of Columbia to host Capital City Fireworks

The City of Columbia is hosting its annual Capital City Fireworks display to celebrate the new year.

Local Living: Wild lights at the zoo, Holiday lights at Segra Park, Lights on the river, Capital City Fireworks

Local Living: There is still plenty of Winter events around the Midlands to enjoy!

Kroger to hold weekend coat drive

You have a chance to help someone stay warm while you do your grocery shopping.

Kwanzaa begins day after Christmas

Happy Kwanzaa!

Flu cases climbing rapidly across SC

The flu is actually climbing in rapidly across South Carolina with health officials reporting doctor visits for flu like illness now well above the state's normal baseline, according to the Department of Public Health.

All lanes reopen after collision on North Lake Drive/SC-6, Lexington Police say

All lanes of North Lake Drive at Old Cherokee Road have reopened, according to Lexington PD.

KCSO: 2 Juveniles in custody in connection with an armed robbery

Deputies in Kershaw County say two juveniles are in custody in connection with an armed robbery.

State's Education Department seeks $18M to educate students on risks of screen addiction

South Carolina's Department of Education is asking for nearly $18 million to tell kids why they can't – and shouldn't – use their phones in school.

DPH reports Upstate Outbreak measles cases continue to climb

The South Carolina Department of Public Health says there are three new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, Dec. 23.

City of Columbia to host animal services hiring fair

City of Columbia Human Resources Department and Columbia Animal Services is hosting a hiring fair next month.

Columbia Police investigating day after Christmas apartment complex shooting

CPD officers are investigating after a non-fatal shooting happened at an apartment complex the day after Christmas, say police.

What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night.

All lanes on Mineral Springs Road reopen after collision

Lexington Police is asking drivers to avoid Mineral Springs Road near Sunset Blvd/US-378 after a collision caused all lanes to be closed, say police.

SCSO: Man arrested for fentanyl-induced homicide

Deputies say an investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit resulted in the arrest of a Sumter man on multiple charges, including fentanyl induced homicide.