Increase in firearms at TSA checkpoint
TSA officials say they have seen an increase in guns confiscated at airport check-ins in South Carolina.
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RCSD: Former deputy arrested for DUI
A former Richland County Sheriff's Department deputy was arrested for a DUI on Thursday, says RCSD.
SLED charging Saluda County man with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A Saluda County man is being charged in connection with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, said SLED.
LPD: Collision on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at I-20 cleared from roadway
Lexington Police say the collision on South Lake Drive/SC at I-20 has been cleared from the roadway.
State regulation causes confusion over what's allowed in the classroom
There’s still confusion over what can be allowed in the classroom a month from the start of school.
SCDOT to implement temporary lane closures on US 1 bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be implementing temporary lane closures on the US 1 Eastbound bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County beginning on Saturday, says SCDOT.
Bond denied for teen accused in RCSD deputy drive-by shooting
Bond has been denied for one teen accused in a drive-by shooting that injured a Richland County deputy and his then fiancee last year.
Orangeburg County firefighters extinguish mobile home fire
Orangeburg County firefighters were able to control a mobile home fire before extinguishing it on Thursday night, said firefighters.
Lexington man gets 10 years for sexual exploitation of a minor
A Lexington County jury has found a man guilty on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, says the attorney general's office.
Former Lexington Co. GOP, Rotary Club officer accused of breach of trust
SLED says he took more than $113K from the organizations
Dozens of Midlands students march at SC State University
Dozens of Midlands students marched across the campus of South Carolina State in Orangeburg on Thursday, July 11.
Man sentenced to 42 years for murder during 2022 Orangeburg home invasion spree
A man has been convicted and sentenced to over 40 years imprisonment for killing someone during a home invasion in Orangeburg in 2022, South Carolina First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe's office announced Thursday evening.
WWE® tour making stop in Columbia
WWE announced 15 live events as part of the company's 2024 touring schedule and they are making a stop right here in the Midlands.
Smoke advisory from structure & woods fire in Lexington Co.
Lexington County officials have issued a smoke advisory from a structure/woods fire near the intersection of Edmund Hwy. and Bluff Ridge Rd.
New SC law changes child care employment requirements
A new law that changes the requirements for child care employment goes into effect on Thursday, July 11.
After 7 year hiatus, free concert series "Five After Five" returning to Five Points
Beginning July 18th, the patio across from the famous fountain in Five Points will be decked out for "Five After Five," a free concert series that's back after a seven year hiatus.
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South Carolina Foster Care Review Board celebrates 50th anniversary
The South Carolina Foster Care Review Board celebrates anniversary
Road closed as firefighters work to extinguish Newberry County house fire
Macedonia Church Road is closed as several firefighters in the area work on a house fire.
Former correctional officer accused of delivering contraband to inmates
A former correctional officer is accused of delivering contraband to inmates in a detention center, said Orangeburg County sheriff.
State fair awards $530,000 in college scholarships
The 2024 recipients of the annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program has been announced, said the South Carolina State Fair.
Parks and Recreation Department to host Big Homie Lil Homie’s Sneaker Unity Ball
The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will host Big Homie Lil Homie’s seventh annual Sneaker Unity Ball.
City of Columbia giving away trees to property owners
The City of Columbia is giving away shade trees to interested property owners in collaboration with Columbia Green.
Palmetto Corporation expanding SC footprint with new operation in Fairfield County
A site development and construction company has announced that it is growing its footprint in South Carolina with a new operation in Fairfield County, says officials.
