Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Clyburn react to Iran attack
South Carolina lawmakers are responding to the attack on Iran.
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Lexington County Peach Festival back on this year
South Carolina's sweetest Summer tradition the Lexington County Peach Festival is back on this year for 4th of July.
All lanes of West Main Street/US-1 at Columbia Avenue/US-378 reopen
All lanes of West Main Street/US-1 at Columbia Avenue/US-378 have reopened after a semi trailer tank filled with cement was removed from the roadway by a heavy-duty tow service, says Lexington PD.
Weekend earthquake rattles Lake Murray area
Another earthquake has shaken up the Midlands over the weekend, according to SC Emergency Management Division.
Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state
After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.
3 U.S. Service Members killed in Iran operation, local leaders respond to strikes
EDITED BY BRIDGET BROWN, LORIAN BELANGER, RICARDO BENASSI AND HRVOJE HRANJSKI Updated 11:27 AM EST, March 1, 2026 Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that a new leadership council “has begun its work” after death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pezeshkian made the comment…
President Trump announces U. S. - Israel strike on Iran
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday, with strikes in the joint U.S.-Israel attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.
Former President Joe Biden speaks at Columbia event held in his honor
(WOLO) Former President Joe Biden speaking to the crowd at a celebration honoring his 2020 South Carolina Primary win Feb. 27, 2026. The event, hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party, was held at the Columbia…
Local Living: Importance of planning
Local Living: Learn about the importance of planning things out.
Mace introduces bill allowing federal death penalty for child sex crimes
Thursday, Feb. 26, Representative Nancy Mace posted on social media to introduce the "Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act."
Midlands man charged with fentanyl-induced homicide
A Midlands man has been charged with a fentanyl-induced homicide.
Members of House Judiciary Subcommittee pass SC law enforcement ICE requirement bill
Thursday morning, Feb. 26, Members of a House Judiciary Subcommittee passed a measure that would require law enforcement agencies and detention centers in the state to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Rep. Norman, SC Safe Elections call for paper ballots
Thursday morning, candidate for governor and Representative Ralph Norman joined with members of the group South Carolina Safe Elections to call for the use of hand-marked paper ballots.
$100 million settlement in Spark driver case
SC Attorney General Allen Wilson, and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission released a $100 million multi-state settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who took part in its Spark driver program.
6 new measles cases in Upstate bring outbreak total to 985
Health officials have released more information about new cases of measles being reported in the Upstate.
2 charged with armed robbery
Sumter Police say two men are in jail after being charged with armed robbery.
Skunk found in Saluda County tests positive for rabies
A skunk found in Saluda County has tested positive for rabies, says the SC Dept. of Public Health.
SLED charges former custody officer in abuse of vulnerable adult case
A 23-year-old was charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult on Wednesday, says SLED.
Kroger, Benedict College pack campus food pantry
In honor of Black History Month grocery chain Kroger and Benedict College teamed up Thursday, Feb. 26 to pack the pantry.
SCDOR: Co-owner of Kiki's Chicken and Waffles charged with tax evasion
The South Carolina Department of Revenue arrested Kiki's Chicken and Waffles co-owner, Tyrone Cyrus, for tax evasion.
South Carolina State University posts job opening for chief of campus police
South Carolina State University is looking to hire a new chief of campus police.
New bill aims to eliminate statute of limitations for prosecuting illegal lobbying
A new bill making its way through the State House would get rid of the current four year statute of limitations for prosecuting illegal lobbying.
Local Living: Read Freely Fest, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, St. Pat's in Five Points
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy!
AG Wilson supports Halo Act
Attorney General Alan Wilson is supporting the Halo Act making its way in the House.
Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide
Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm.
