Blythewood H.S. mourns loss of 'beloved' athlete
The Blythewood High School community is mourning the loss of one of their own tonight.
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Check out the state fair's new fair food menu
The fair is a little over a month away but you can start planning your menu now.
Local Living: “Morning of Remembrance”, “Tunnel to Towers” 5K run, Meeting Street Music Festival, Vintage Market Days Carolina
Local Living: Check out some events to enjoy in the Midlands and support a good cause!
Town of Chapin hosting annual Labor Day Parade and Festival
The Town of Chapin is hosting its annual Labor Day Parade and Festival.
ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports
ESPN has gone off the air on a major carrier for the second straight year during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the midst of the first full weekend of college football.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourns loss of lion
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the passing of a beloved lion.
SPD: Man charged, passenger injured after trying to evade officers
A driver is being charged and his passenger was injured after a police chase ended with a crash on Friday night, said officers.
Fashion show fundraiser "H'Arts on the Runway" to take place September 14th
On Saturday, September 14th, the nonprofit organization Child and Family Resource Foundation out of Hartsville will hold its annual fashion show fundraiser -- and they're hoping you'll join in on the fun.
South Carolina basketball star Ashlyn Watkins is charged with assault and kidnapping
South Carolina national championship-winning forward Ashlyn Watkins was arrested Saturday on charges of assault and battery and kidnapping.
Area private school receives 'Purple Star' designation
Friday Saint Joseph Catholic School had the honor of receiving a Purple Star School Designation.
Man sentenced in connection with 2022 murder
A 23-year-old man has been convicted last week by a Lexington County jury and sentenced with parole for a 2022 murder, said the solicitor's office.
Labor Day brings end to "100 Deadliest Days of Summer," but need for safe driving habits continues
According to the SC Department of Public Safety, Labor Day marks the end of the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer," which stretch from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Local Living: Irmo Fire Department remembering fallen firefighter
Local Living: Irmo Fire Department is remembering a fallen firefighter with a training effort.
Sumter Police searching for man wanted in connection to attempted armed robbery, shooting that injured a man
Sumter Police is searching for a man wanted by police on charges related to an attempted armed robbery and shooting that injured a man in October.
Justices promise at least 5 weeks between backlogged executions in South Carolina
South Carolina’s Supreme Court promised Friday it would wait at least five weeks between putting inmates to death as the state restarts its death chamber with up to six executions looming.
Bridgerton series author coming to the Midlands
New York Times bestselling author of the popular series Bridgerton is coming to the Midlands.
FCSO: Man charged in connection with July 2023 murder
A man has been arrested in connection with a July 2023 murder, say Fairfield County deputies.
Orangeburg Co. deputies investigating July break-in at manufacturing plant
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a July break-in and is asking for the public's help identifying the person, said deputies.
Judge to rule on man connected to 2022 Columbiana Mall shooting
The fate of a man who is accused in a shootout at Columbiana Centre Mall in 2022 is now in the hands of a judge.
SCDNR to offer free boat inspections this Labor Day weekend
The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state to keep people safe this Labor Day weekend.
Orangeburg County deputies to conduct Labor Day weekend safety checkpoints
The Orangeburg County Community Response Team (CRT) will be conducting special patrols over the Labor Day weekend, said the sheriff's office.
1 dead, 2 injured after Thursday afternoon collision
One person is dead and two people were injured after a Thursday afternoon collision in Orangeburg County, said SC Highway Patrol.
Deputies arrest driver accused of leading them on a chase in a stolen ambulance
One person is behind bars after authorities say they stole an ambulance before leading deputies on a dangerous chase.
Update: Prison Director says S.C. is ready to carry out first execution in 13 years
The state's prison Director says South Carolina is prepared to carry out its first execution in 13 years.
Firefighters control Thursday fire near university campus
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, fought a Thursday afternoon fire near the University of South Carolina.
