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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 Receives Grant For Violence Intervention Program

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.

Free "Healing Hearts Grief Program" offers peer-to-peer therapy for kids, young adults

"I think that's the cool thing about the group that we have too, is that we kind of provide that space for them. They hear others talking about their experience. If they want to talk about it they can, if they don't they don't have to. But then typically by the end we'll see them be a little more open and willing to talk about it," says Insley.