SPD: Officers asking for public's help finding teen last seen on Monday
Officers with the Sumter Police Department are asking for the public's help finding a teen last seen on Monday, said police.
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Sumter County deputies asking for public's help finding teen
Sumter County deputies are asking for the public's help finding a teen last seen around Sept. 15, says the sheriff's office.
Lexington PD needs help identifying 3 people accused of fraud scheme
Lexington PD needs help identifying three people who are alleged to have been involved in a fraud scheme, say officers.
Columbia man accused of assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal sentenced to prison
A Columbia man accused of assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal has been sentenced to federal prison, said the DOJ.
2025 Best Colleges & Universities rankings list released
U.S. News and World Report has released the list of the 2025 Best Colleges and Universities is released.
BMW presented 'The Workforce Champion' award
BMW is presented with the 'Workforce Champion Award' for the second year in a row
Your Voice, Your Vote: SC natives battle to replace Sen. McElveen in District 35
Both candidates claimed their party’s nomination after winning runoff elections in June.
Local teacher to run in 50th anniversary "BMW Berlin Marathon"
An elementary school teacher here in the Midlands will soon participate in her 17th marathon -- and this one is all the way in Berlin, Germany!
SC governor signs executive order “Water SC”
South Carolina is taking steps to protect one of its most important resources, which is water.
Local Living: Foodees Food & Culture Festival
Local Living: Foodees Food & Culture Festival is happening in October for all the foodees in the Midlands
South Carolina's Staley says Watkins remains suspended as her charges play out
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said nothing has changed with the status of suspended forward Ashlyn Watkins and she's unsure when or if her player would be available for the season.
SC one of the luckiest lottery states
New research has found the luckiest states for winning the lottery, and South Carolina is in the top 5.
Bond denied for Lexington barricade suspect
Bond has been denied for a Lexington man who was involved in a barricaded standoff Sunday.
SPD: 2 adults, 2 teens charged in discount store break-ins
Two adults and two 14-year-olds have been charged in connection with break-ins at a discount retail business, say Sumter Police.
SC Department of Education talks school book removal, regulation
Regulation 43-170 took effect August 1, which states “any instructional material in South Carolina public schools has to be age and developmentally appropriate and aligned with the state’s instructional program.”
Seasonal trends, lower demand drive down gas fuel costs
If you have filled up at the gas pump recently, you probably noticed gas is cheaper than it was this time last year.
Lee Co. Sheriff's Office mourns loss of one of their own
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Midlands pickleball team heading to D.C. for competitive event
In the past few years, pickleball has grown in popularity in the Midlands.
West Columbia PD requesting public's help identifying people accused of ATM break-in
The West Columbia Police Department is requesting the community's help as they investigate an attempted ATM break-in, say officers.
Alarming rates of obesity remain across SC, according to latest report
According to the National Health Organization known as "Trust for America's Health," South Carolina continues to be one of 23 states across the U.S. with an overall adult obesity rate at or above 35%.
Local Living: Save a Life Day
Local Living: Learn about Save a Life Day and how the Courage Center will take part in the day that began in West Virginia.
Kershaw County Coroner identifies person who died after weekend I-20 collision
Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified the person who died after a weekend collision on I-20, says the KC Coroner's Office.
Man arrested after leading several law enforcement agencies on weekend chase
A man is now behind bars after starting a chase with several law enforcement agencies on over the weekend.
S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
The South Carolina Arts Commission has launched a new website to provide information and insight into career opportunities within the state's $14 billion arts industry, according to officials.
SCDPH offers free STI/HIV testing during PrEP Awareness Week
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free HIV testing during PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Awareness Week.
