Batesburg man accused of trying to kill one person, threaten another
A Batesburg man is accused of trying to kill one person, and threaten to kill another, say deputies.
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Sheriff issues advisory regarding purchases from Facebook Marketplace sellers
Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis has issued an advisory regarding purchases from Facebook Marketplace sellers.
Father fatally shot his daughter on Saturday, say Clarendon County deputies
Clarendon County deputies say a father fatally shot his daughter on Saturday.
SCHP: Driver dead, 4 taken to hospital after collision in Orangeburg County
SC Highway Patrol says one person is dead and several are hurt after a single-vehicle wreck in Orangeburg on Monday.
Brothers last seen Monday found safe, says Sumter Co. deputies
Sumter County deputies say the brothers have been found and returned home safely.
Columbia College students return for fall semester
President John Dozier says one of the college’s goals is to grow enrollment to 2,500 students.
Weightlifting coach on leave after parents claim football players burned during punishment
A Lancaster father says his son recently suffered third-degree burns at his school.
City of Columbia launches gun safety initiative alongside community partners
The BE SMART campaign is just one way that Soda City leaders are using to address violent crime.
Batesburg-Leesville Police investigating Sunday crime
Officers with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a person who may have been a witness to a crime, said the department.
Prisma Health looking for volunteers to keep program going
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital is looking for volunteers to keep a program going that can make a scary situation a little more bearable.
SCHP: 1 person dead following Saturday collision in Lexington County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead following a collision in Lexington County on Saturday.
Local Living: “Morning of Remembrance”, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Fries for School Supplies initiative
Local Living: Check out some events to enjoy in the Midlands!
Water stations installed for residents of Rapid Shelter Columbia
New water stations are now available at Rapid Shelter Columbia -- providing its temporary residents with an easier way to stay hydrated.
Red Lobster closing another 23 resturants
Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants as part of the seafood chain’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Man arrested after deputies find hidden box with drugs, hair extensions
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after a multi-agency narcotics investigation led to a seizure, said Orangeburg County deputies.
Man arrested after driving under the influence, say deputies
On early morning Sunday, Sumter County deputies arrested a man and charged him with driving under the influence, say deputies.
Gas prices down in the Midlands as people hit the road for Labor Day
If you are hitting the road for Labor Day, prices at the pump are down.
AG Wilson probes political committee over possible fraudulent fundraising
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is requesting answers over allegations that the political fundraising groupActBlue engaged in fraudulent fundraising.
Sisters charged after recklessly shooting at a man, say officers
Two sisters have been charged by the Columbia Police Department after being accused of a shooting.
Columbia Police asking for help identifying person accused of stealing from South Columbia home
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the communities help identifying a burglary suspect, said officers.
Teen reunited with parents, says Lexington Police
According to Lexington Police, the teen has been found and reunited with her parents.
South Carolina sets date for first execution in more than 13 years
South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years.
South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
The South Carolina Senate on Thursday started its homework assignment of coming up with a comprehensive bill to guide energy policy in a rapidly growing state and amid a quickly changing power- generation world.
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC ("Kick"), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Rembert man accused of strangling woman while children watched
Sumter County deputies say they arrested a Rembert man accused of forcing his way into a women's motel and strangling her in front of her children.
