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60 days to go -- key dates and reminders as Election Day approaches

The race to the White House shortens -- as we're now only 60 days away from finding out who will become the 47th President of the United States.

Camden men sentenced to prison for drug, gun charges

Two men have been sentenced to 10 years and 7 years in federal prison, according to the DOJ.

Columbia man sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl overdose death

A Columbia man was sentenced to 10 years to prison after pleading guilty to distribution of fentanyl, says the DOJ.

Midlands woman wins the lottery twice

After almost two years of winning $1 million while playing the South Carolina Education Lottery, a lucky Midlands woman has won another $300,000.

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SC Transport Officer dies in the line of duty

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is also mourning the loss of one of their own.

Officers asking for public's help identifying person accused of multiple auto tampering incidents

Officers with the Lexington Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a person who allegedly was involved in multiple auto tampering incidents, say police.

Road back open after vehicle overturns on Wescott Road, say Irmo Firefighters

The Irmo Fire District was busy on Thursday morning after a vehicle overturned on Wescott Road.

CPD: 27-year-old charged with felony DUI resulting in death after 2-car collision, judge denies bond

The Columbia Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating after a 2-car collision happened on Wednesday night, according to police.

SLED charges 2 people with Animal Fighting, Ill Treatment of Animals

Darlington, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged two people from Darlington County with a laundry list of charges including Animal Fighting, or Baiting, Ill Treatment of Animals,…

Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the U.S. Mexico border

Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the U.S. Mexico border this week.

Local doctors release 25-year research on childhood cancer in SC

The 62-page document titled "Childhood Cancer in South Carolina: 25-Year-Trends in Incidence, Survival, and Mortality" is a collaboration between Prisma Health Children's Hospital, the SC Department of Public Health, the University of South Carolina, and the SC Cancer Alliance.

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Sumter County deputies launch investigation after Tuesday night shooting

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation on Tuesday night after a shooting in the Dalzell Community, said deputies.

Blythewood H.S. football team remembers athlete during press conference

On Wednesday, the school held a press conference following the death of Blythewood H.S. athlete Troy Moore.

Columbia College, Newberry College partner to co-host South Carolina Teaching Fellows program

Columbia College and Newberry College have been selected as co-hosts for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows program, according to a press release.

Boil water advisory repealed for portions of Orangeburg, say officials

Bull Swamp Rural Water Company is advising customers as a precautionary measure to boil their water, according to the City of Orangeburg.

USC sets new milestone for research funding

The University of South Carolina has reached a new research milestone for the 2024 fiscal year, according to a press release.

Rod Wave announces upcoming Last Lap Tour coming to Columbia

Rapper Rod Wave is coming to Columbia this December.

Lexington Police needs help identifying two alleged beauty store shoplifters

Lexington Police Department needs help identifying two alleged beauty store shoplifters, say officers.

South Carolina struggles on offense in opener, must fix things before SEC start at Kentucky

South Carolina needs to gets its offense going — and in a hurry.

Inmate awaiting execution says South Carolina didn't share enough about lethal injection drug

Lawyers for the South Carolina inmate scheduled to be put to death later this month said Tuesday state prison officials didn't provide enough information about the drug to decide whether he wants to die by lethal injection.