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.
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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.
Fisher-Price recalls dumbbell toy for choking risk
Fisher-Price is recalling a dumbbell toy because of a possible choking hazard to infants.
Local Living: “Morning of Remembrance”, Clean Up The Trash on Lake Murray, Vintage Market Days, Fries for School Supplies Initiative
Local Living: Check out some events to enjoy in the Midlands and support a good cause!
Robert Smalls will become 1st African American individual to have monument on Statehouse grounds
A South Carolina man born into slavery will become the first African American individual to have a monument erected on Statehouse grounds in his honor.
State Firefighters Association Foundation creates fund for 2 firefighters injured while battling a fire
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the State Firefighters Association Foundation have started a benefit fund for two firefighters injured battling a fire on West Beltline earlier this month.
South Carolina gas prices down
If you are hitting the road for Labor Day, prices at the pump are down.
SCSO: Man arrested after paralyzed victim found bleeding
A welfare check on a paralyzed victim in Sumter County led to a 24-year-old man's arrest, said deputies.
South Carolina hopes to get off to fast start in first meeting with Sun Belt's Old Dominion
South Carolina went 5-7 last season, the first time in coach Shane Beamer's three-year tenure it failed to make the postseason.
Mother & infant son dead following wreck on I-26 West Thursday
Two people are dead and two others were sent to a hospital following an early morning wreck on I-26 westbound near Chapin, say authorities.
