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SLED: Midlands man charged with lottery fraud after using stolen lottery tickets

A Lexington County man has been charged with lottery fraud after SLED says he stole lottery tickets.

Irmo Police: Teen found safe

Irmo police say the teen is safe and is in the process of being returned to her legal guardian.

SCSO: Teen found safe, returned home

Sumter County deputies say the teen was found and returned home.

Voting group asks S. Carolina court to order redraw of US House districts that lean too Republican

A group that works to protect and expand voting rights is asking South Carolina's highest court to order lawmakers to redraw the state's U.S. House districts because they lean too far Republican.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Brew at the Zoo, “803 Day”, Friday Night Laser Light Show

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!

4th Detainee In A Month Dies At Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Many Drug Related

4th detainee in a month dies at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, at least 3 drug related

On Sunday, another detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center died -- becoming the fourth death in the month of July.

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Back-to-school dates for schools in the Midlands

Back-to-school time is here for schools around the Midlands

Man turns himself into police custody in connection with killing of Sumter teen

The Sumter Police says a man wanted in connection to the murder of a Sumter teen has turned himself in.

SCSO: Body found in wooded area on Sunday afternoon identified

According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, a body found on Sunday afternoon in a wooded area has been identified.

South Carolina gas prices drop again slightly this week

Statewide average gas prices have fallen again this week, with the new slight 0.6 cent decrease bringing South Carolina's average to $3.13 per gallon Monday, according to Gasbuddy. This opposes the national average price jump to $3.47 per gallon, a 0.7 cent rise.

‘Lunch at the Market’ to make debut in Fairfield County

The Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market and Fairfield County Council on Aging is launching its first “Lunch at the Market” event.

Parks and Recreation Department announces pool closure at Greenview Park

Beginning on August 1, the pool at Greenview Park will be closed for a special Summer Camp Activity.

Columbia Police searching for man considered armed, dangerous

The Columbia Police Department is searching for a man they say is considered armed and dangerous.

1 arrested, two injured following shooting at Richland County Walmart

Two people have been injured and one person was arrested after a shooting at a Walmart in Richland County, said RCSD.

Alvin S. Glenn detainee dead after medical emergency

An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center detainee has died following a medical emergency, said Richland County officials.

SCSO: Man wanted in relation to burglary, stalking charges

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man in relation to burglary, stalking, and the violation of a permanent restraining order, said the sheriff's office.

Verizon to hold backpack giveaway at multiple Columbia locations

On Sunday, June 28th, a handful of Verizon stores across the Columbia area will be giving away free backpacks.

Charleston police need help identifying 'Daniel Island John Doe'

Investigators in charleston are hoping you can help them identify a John Doe found in the area

Columbia Police search for 'armed & dangerous' suspect accused of shooting into car with his family inside

The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is considered armed and dangerous and on the loose.

Columbia man sentenced to 28 years for 2022 nightclub shooting

A man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison in connection to a fatal shooting at a nightclub in 2022, says the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Local Living: Margaritaville Night with the Columbia Fireflies

1 arrested, officers continuing search for another in the death of missing Sumter teen

A teen is in custody and officers are continuing the search for a 20-year-old in connection to the death of a Sumter teen who was reported as missing this week, say investigators.