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Two people found dead at Sumter hotel

According to the Sumter Police Department, police are working to identify suspects after two people were killed in an early morning shooting at a hotel.

West Columbia remembers late judge with Riverwalk statue

Judge Tanya Amber Gee will be remembered as one of the state’s brightest young judges, but her influence reaches far beyond that.

SCDOT to temporarily shutdown I-126 ramps to complete road, bridge work

Get ready to face some delays and congestion over the next few days as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) working on some area roadways.

Students of SC Virtual Charter School come together at Segra Park

Students with the South Carolina Virtual Charter School came together for a back-to-school bash at Segra Park.

FAFSA forms delayed for second year in a row

The Education Department announced that availability of the FAFSA form would be delayed for a second year in a row, after months of last-ditch troubleshooting didn't do the trick.

Study: Most Dangerous Time To Drive In Sc

Study reveals most dangerous time to drive in SC

A new study revealed the most dangerous time to drive in South Carolina.

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Lexington man sentenced for production of child sex abuse materials

A Lexington man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to production of child sex abuse materials, said the DOJ.

School district gives Golden Circle Passes to Kershaw County residents

Kershaw County School District is offering lifetime Golden Circle passes to Kershaw County citizens age 65 or older, said the district.

SC State Marching Band to compete in 'Battle of the Bands'

South Carolina State University has announced that its Marching 101 Band, founded in 1918, will be competing in the 2025Honda Battle of the Bands.

Irmo Fire District work incident involving several vehicles blocking intersection

Crews with the Irmo Fire District said firefighters were working an incident involving several vehicles blocking the intersection of Piney Grove at Fernandina/Bower Parkway.

DSS to hold senior produce vouchers distribution event in Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold a special voucher distribution event for the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) on Monday.

Fairfield Co. deputies continuing investigation into armed robbery at Dollar General

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate an armed robbery that happened at the Dollar General Store located on SC Hwy. 34 W. near Salem Cross Roads in Blair area, said investigators.

Columbia Police say 'suspicious' death deemed accidental

Columbia Police has given an update on last week's suspicious death investigation at the 5100 block of Fairfield Road.

Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office

Richland County man sentenced to life without parole in connection with 41-year-old man's death

A 28-year-old has been convicted by a Richland County jury on Wednesday, Aug. 14, said the solicitor’s office.

5 Richland One teachers awarded 'Educational Ingenuity Grants'

School is back in session and several Richland One teachers are already teaching some lessons in how to think outside of the box to when it comes to educating their students.

23 displaced dogs in Orangeburg in need of homes

A midlands animal shelter is looking for homes for dogs displaced by Tropical Storm Debby.

Chopper lands at Watkins-Nance Elementary as part of STEM program

It's not everyday that you get to see an attack helicopter land in person -- much less while you're at school.

Gov. McMaster signs human trafficking victim protection bill Into law

On Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law expanding the definition of sex trafficking in South Carolina.

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SCDOT asks public to avoid US 378 in West Columbia after truck spills cargo in roadway

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking the public to avoid US 378 near Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia after a truck spilled a portion of its cargo in the roadway.