SPD: 15-year-old charged in shooting that left another teen injured
An 18-year-old was injured, and a 15-year- old is in custody following a domestic-related shooting Wednesday, said Sumter PD.
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Richland County deputies arrest man who barricaded himself in apartment complex
Richland County deputies have arrested a man who barricaded himself in an apartment complex on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
SLED: Former Lexington County detention deputy charged for misconduct in office
A former Lexington County detention deputy is accused of providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office, according to SLED.
SC Attorney General joins 26-State coalition supporting West Virginia ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 26 state attorneys general calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to take up West Virginia’s appeal of a lower court ruling that struck down the state’s law protecting girls’ sports.
SCDOT to temporarily close I-20 westbound ramp to I-26 westbound for construction
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the I-20 westbound ramp (exit 64B) onto I-26 westbound beginning on Friday, said SCDOT.
SCHP continues to investigate deadly golf cart accident
The SCHP continues t investigate a deadly accident in Lexington County involving a golf cart and pickup truck
School district invests in student athletes safety with the purchase of Guardian Caps
The Kershaw County School District has made an investment in the safety of student athletes, said the district.
"We started it with water beds" -- Vista icon Whit-Ash Furnishings set to close after 52 years
"So we've had a great store, and our customers have been so good, and our employees are fantastic. And we just tried to treat people the way you'd want to be treated, the way I want to be treated," he says.
GoFundMe created for Rock Hill Coach killed while headed to a baseball game in Sumter
A GoFundMe has been created to help pay for funeral expenses for a Rock Hill baseball coach.
Local Living: Parent Café Session, SC Virtual Charter School's back-to-school bash, Koger Center for the Arts 35th birthday
Local Living: Look at some events in the Midlands to check out!
22-year-old arrested after law enforcement found drugs in home
A 22-year-old was arrested after law enforcement found drugs in a home on Wednesday morning, said Kershaw County deputies.
Orangeburg Co. deputies searching for 2 people accused of entering vehicles
Orangeburg County deputies are working to identify two individuals accused of entering cars, says the sheriff’s office.
Coroner identifies individual who died after a vehicle vs. golf cart collision
The Lexington County Coroner has identified the individual who died after a vehicle vs. golf cart collision on Wednesday.
Deputies: One arrested, one wanted in connection with body found in burning home
Deputies say one person is in custody and they are searching for another in connection with a body found inside a burning home last month.
Proposed constitutional amendment question to be on November ballot
Voters will see a question about an amendment on their ballot this upcoming November.
Richland County altering hours at 2 drop-off facilities
Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is changing the hours at two drop-off facilities to reduce confusion for residents, make service more efficient, and account for population growth and increased traffic, said county officials.
Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support program to patients
Prisma Health announced a partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
City's Office of Violent Crime Prevention to host Parent Café Sessions
The City of Columbia's Office of Violent Crime Prevention will host Parent Café Sessions during the month of August.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awarded nonprofit organizations across SC with grants
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina.
SCDOR postpones due dates of returns, payments after Debby
Taxpayers in South Carolina may experience some relief after the state Dept. of Revenue delayed some due dates in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
Orangeburg Co. schools gets $40 million dollar boost for new elementary school
In South Carolina many schools are aging and starting to show a need for repair. Orangeburg County School District has worked to improve older facilities and Tuesday afternoon the district received a big boost to help.
SC State freshman students move in ahead of fall semester
While it may be a difficult transition, many of the students we spoke to on campus are excited for their first semester of college to begin.
Soldier who died during Air Force Base exercises identified
The Sumter Air Force Base has released the identity of the U.S. Army Central Soldier they say passed away while exercising August 11, 2024.
Sumter PD work to identify driver after runner injured during hit-and-run crash
Sumter Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a runner was injured during a crash last week, said officers.
DSS announces latest grant for child care providers
The State Department of Social Services says child care provides in South Carolina are eligible for a one-time expansion or operations grant.
