Firefighters working scene of accident near Lexington Medical Center, residents asked to avoid area
Officers say westbound traffic towards Lexington is flowing but eastbound into West Columbia is still being redirected.
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Dominion Energy offering energy assistance as Summer temperatures linger
Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may need help financially to reach out for assistance this Summer.
Cayce Fire Department hosting Prescription Drug Take Back event
The Cayce Fire Department is holding a Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday.
Calhoun County deputies requesting help identifying person accused of using counterfeit bills
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a person accused of attempting to use fake bills, said the sheriff's office.
Crews clean-up Orangeburg after microburst causes damage
Tuesday night’s storms caused some damage in portions of Orangeburg.
RCSD: Man arrested after verbal altercation led to another man being fatally shot, coroner ID's victim
A man has been arrested after a verbal altercation led to another man being fatally shot at a body shop, said investigators.
South Carolina's tax-free weekend starts Friday
South Carolina is kicking off Tax Free Weekend in August and adding some relief to families as inflation continues to rise.
Circle K offering up to 40 cents off per gallon August 1st
Global chain Circle K is kicking off the end of Summer with a Fuel Day Pop-up event that is offering fuel savings at locations across the Eastern U.S.
Lexington Police asking for help identifying woman with teens accused of stealing items at Ulta Beauty
The Lexington Police is asking for the public's help identifying a woman who was with three teenage girls who are accused of shoplifting from Ulta Beauty, said officers.
South Carolina implements new rule banning cell phones in classrooms
New this year, the state of South Carolina has banned students from using mobile phones at school.
U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily blocks 'Title IX' from taking effect
The U.S. Court of Appeals grants a injunction to temporarily block 'Title IX' from going into effect
City of Columbia hydrogen refueling site rejuvenated
The Midlands became an api-center of clean energy, this afternoon when the city announced a partnership.
Local Living: Ready Set Supply school drive, Clear the Shelter event, “803” Day, Sexyy Red coming to Columbia
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!
Local agencies train for times of civil unrest and potentially violent gatherings
Wednesday afternoon, local agencies participated in training exercises that are used during times of civil unrest and potentially violent mass gatherings.
Cyberattack hits blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood
A cyberattack has hit a blood donation non-profit, impacting hundreds of hospitals across the Southeast including South Carolina.
Survey: SC among states with most student debt
South Carolina is among the nation’s leaders in student debt.
Columbia woman sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for wire fraud
A Columbia woman was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud, said the DOJ.
1 dead, 1 facing charges after Tuesday night collision
One person is dead and another is facing a charge after an accident on Tuesday night, July 30.
SC Attorney General announces several state grand jury charges related to criminal activity within SC prisons
Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced several state grand jury charges related to criminal activity within South Carolina prisons.
53-year-old Eastover man arrested for exploitation of a vulnerable adult
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested a 53-year-old Eastover man.
Rapper Sexyy Red to headline homecoming concert
Rapper Sexyy Red is set to headline a homecoming concert in the Carolinas with The Big HC Pt. II at Colonial Life Arena in November.
South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state's death penalty, which now includes a firing squad as well as lethal injection and the electric chair, is legal.
Fort Jackson drill sergeant found unresponsive at home
According to Fort Jackson, a 34-year-old drill sergeant was found unresponsive in his home and was later pronounced deceased.
RCSD: Deputies identify suspects involved in morning shooting
Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies have identified the suspects involved in a Tuesday morning shooting.
Sumter Police search for missing teen
Sumter Police search for missing teen they say left home Tuesday morning and has not been seen since
