SLED charges former Sumter officer with misconduct in office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a former Sumter Police officer on Tuesday, says SLED.
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing in Richland County
Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric is expanding its operations in the Palmetto State, said Richland County officials.
Pick 4 winners celebrate lucky 4s with $4.7 million payout
Pick 4 winners in the Midlands are celebrating lucky 4s with a $4.7 million payout, says SC Lottery officials.
Columbia man sentenced to prison for gun, drug offenses
A Columbia man was sentenced to more than 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana.
Department of Homeland Security announces campaign to protect children from online sexual exploitation
The Department of Homeland Security announced a campaign to protect children from online sexual exploitation.
Red Cross's annual Battle of the Badges blood drive kicks off Friday
Time to roll up your sleeves for a good cause.
LCSD: Man accused of criminal sexual contact with minor arrested
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says Garrick Jones is in custody.
Lexington Police seeking help identifying owner of a vehicle in relation to West Main Street incident
Lexington Police is seeking help identifying the owner or operator of a vehicle involved in an incident that happened in the 500 block of West Main Street.
Defending national champion South Carolina to play in eight-team Fort Myers Tip-off in November
Defending national champion South Carolina will take part in the eight-team, Fort Myers Tip-off tournament over Thanksgiving weekend.
South Carolina State University receives $8 million state allocation for STEM research
South Carolina State University is set to receive an $8 million state allocation for STEM research and Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) workforce development.
SCSO: Missing man found safe
Sumter County deputies say Belk Jr. was found safe.
SCSO: Man arrested in relation to domestic violence
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says hours after releasing the wanted bulletin, Nicholas Hill was taken into custody by deputies.
Sheri Biggs wins Republican nod for US House in South Carolina over Trump-backed candidate
Sheri Biggs, a nurse practitioner and Air National Guard officer, won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 3rd District on Tuesday, defeating a challenger who called himself former President Donald Trump's pastor.
2024 Primary Runoff Election Preliminary Results
Here's a look at the preliminary results of the 2024 State Primary Runoff Elections.
CPD: Officers searching for man accused of stealing from sporting goods store
Columbia Police is asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing from a sporting goods store at the Village at Sandhills, says CPD.
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center to host Mental Health Day
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is partnering with several organizations to host a mental health day.
"Project Lifesaver" helps locate wandering loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia
A local initiative looking to help is called "Project Lifesaver," and the goal is simple -- quickly find your loved one when they stray from home.
Public charter school breaks ground in Orangeburg County
The school is named after the former South Carolina State football coach and offers a public, tuition-free education that is tailored towards different styles of learners.
Lexington Police requesting public's help identifying person accused of placing computer parts in shopping cart
Lexington Police is requesting the public's help identifying a person accused of placing computer parts in a shopping cart and leaving the store, say officers.
Local Living: Miss South Carolina, Miss South Carolina Teen competitions
Local Living: Miss South Carolina, Miss South Carolina Teen competitions
Former nonprofit finance director pleads guilty to theft of government funds
A former nonprofit finance director has pled guilty to one count of theft of government funds for misappropriating funds, says the DOJ.
SC temporarily blocks Biden student loan forgiveness plan
A Federal Court granted South Carolina’s request to temporarily block President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Tuesday.
Dog shot while attacking highway patrol trooper, say deputies
A South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper was attacked by a dog which led to the officer shooting the dog to stop the attack, says Sumter County deputies.
Firefighters control multiple home fire in Summitt neighborhood
On Tuesday morning, firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire that ripped through multiple homes in the Summitt neighborhood, says CRFD.
Dorn VA Medical Center hosts Korean War remembrance ceremony
On Tuesday, June 25, the Columbia Dorn VA is taking the time to remember the nation’s heroes.
