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.
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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.
2 dead after I-26 head-on collision in Orangeburg County
SC Highway Patrol said two people were killed Saturday morning in a collision involving five vehicles on I-26.
One man arrested in barricaded standoff in Lexington
Lexington Police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping a woman in a barricaded standoff at Palm Court on Sunday.
Columbia Police investigating shooting that left 1 injured
Columbia Police officers are investigating a Friday evening shooting, according to police.
South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections.
Midlands man sentenced to more than five years in prison for possessing firearm
A judge has sentenced a Columbia man to prison after he pled guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm, said the DOJ.
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Owens
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Eugene Owens as of 6:46 pm.
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is hosting its annual Zoofari
One week from today, Friday, Sept. 20, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is hosting its annual Zoofari.
SCDEW: Unemployment rate up in SC
Unemployment is up significantly in South Carolina.
Columbia Animal Services offering free microchipping for pets
Columbia Animal Services is offering free microchipping for pets on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Local Living: Free concert at the Koger Center with singer CammWess
Local Living: See CammWess for free at the Koger Center
Orangeburg firefighters respond to structure fire on Holly Street Thursday night
Orangeburg firefighters responded to a structure fire on Holly Street Thursday night, said officials.
