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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Boil water advisory repealed for portions of Orangeburg, say officials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.

ONE-ON-ONE: USC pharmacy professor explains this year's flu shot

Flu season typically runs October to May with peak activity during December to March.

Sumter County deputies need help identifying larceny suspects

Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying two people who are suspects in recent larceny incidents.

Former SC Education Superintendent Dr. Barbara Nielsen dies

Former South Carolina Education Superintendent Dr. Barbara Nielsen has died, confirmed the current SC Education Superintendent.

Olympians share tips and insights with athletes at Benedict College

A panel of two and three-time Olympians spoke to students at Benedict College Tuesday morning.

Deputies asking for help identifying person accused of Sumter County larceny incidents

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying someone accused of recent larceny incidents in the area, say deputies.

Teen found safe, say West Columbia Police

Officers with the West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 16-year-old who was reported as a runaway by her family, said the department.

Make-A-Wish teams up with PMC for year-long fundraising campaign

Make-A-Wish South Carolina is partnering with PMC Commercial Interiors to launch a year-longfundraising campaign aimed at making wishes come true for children with critical illnesses in SC.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Meeting Street Music Fest

Local Living: City of West Columbia holding second annual music festival.

Former School Resource Officer, USC basketball player pleads guilty

A former Midlands school resource officer and USC basketball player entered a guilty plea in court Tuesday.

Batesburg-Leesville Police asking for help identifying individuals who may have witness a crime

Officers with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department is requesting the public's help identifying two people who may have witness a crime, said police.

City announces free registration for the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence

The City of Columbia is offering free registration for the annual Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence that will be held in October.

RC Rec Foundation hosts Art & Rec Connect Pop-Up Project with USC Men's Basketball Team

The Richland County Recreation Foundation is hosting an Art & Rec Connect Pop-Up Project with volunteers from the University of South Carolina Men's Basketball Team.