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RCSD: Former deputy charged with petit larceny

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a former deputy has been arrested on charges of petit larceny.

Deputies: Four arrested in robberies

Deputies say the suspects were arrested between July 17th and July 25th.

Looking to save on back to school? SC Tax Free Weekend starts this Friday

The South Carolina Department of Revenue's Tax Free Weekend starts Friday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 3, 2025.

City of Columbia to kick-off “Sistercare Saturdays” in August

The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is hosting the first of two fundraising events for Sistercare.

Outbuilding total loss after Saluda County fire

On Sunday afternoon, Saluda County firefighters controlled an outbuilding fire, according to the fire service.

Cooling station opens in Newberry County to help beat the heat

People in Newberry County trying to beat the heat now have a place to go, according to officials.

City of Columbia to close North End of Riverfront Park

City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will close the north end of Riverfront Park, said officials.

Law enforcement agencies around the Midlands helping community's beat the heat

As the warm and sunny Summers are coming up in the Midlands, law enforcement agencies are finding ways to help people beat the heat.

Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field that will test the loyalties of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in next year's midterm election.

Midlands man sentenced for sexual abuse of minors

Officials say Trevor Oty, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor in the First Degree, on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Lexington County General Sessions Court.

Sumter man arrested for assaulting woman with baseball bat, shooting her

A Sumter man was arrested and charged with attempted murder Saturday night after allegedly assaulting a woman with a baseball bat and shooting her during a dispute.

Rep. Ralph Norman kicks off campaign for governor, picks up endorsements from Haley, DeMint

U.S. Representative Ralph Norman is being endorsed by both former Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint.

13th Annual Backpack Giveaway at select Verizon stores on Sunday

This weekend one company hopes to help ease some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school shopping.

Heat safety tips

When the temperatures get this high, safety must be at the forefront.

City of Columbia extending misting stations hours

With temperatures expected to reach in to the triple digits this weekend the City of Columbia will extend the hours of its misting stations.

Visitation held for 12-year-old boy who died after contracting brain-eating Amoeba

A visitation was held this afternoon (Friday, July 25) for Jaysen Carr, the 12-year-old boy who died after contracting a brain-eating Amoeba in Lake Murray.

Midlands man accused of impersonating SLED officer

According to an incident report, on July 9th David Stuckey of Lexington called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and claimed to be an undercover SLED agent and said he had tracked a suspect who was stealing boats from South Carolina to Florida.