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Lexington County voters in District 88 to vote in primary

Voters in part of Lexington County still have time to vote in the primary to replace former State Representative RJ May.

SPD: Two men are charged after drugs found at Brand Street home

Two men are being charged after police say drugs, guns, and cash was found at a Brand Street home.

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Sumter County Drug Unit arrest man for multiple charges

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit has arrested a man on multiple drug-related charges, says the sheriff's dept.

SCDSS phone-system back up after Monday outage

The SC Department of Social Services says the SNAP/TANF Interview line and Abuse and Neglect reporting call centers are back up and operational on Tuesday.

Sumter Police searching for 16-year-old

Sumter Police are searching for a 16-year-old that was reported as missing late Monday evening, say police.

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Former Columbia Police officer charged with criminal sexual conduct, misconduct in office

A former Columbia Police officer is charged with criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in office.

Early voting underway across SC, available weekdays through October 31st

Early voting centers will remain open on weekdays through October 31st -- from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting centers will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

National average for gas prices drop

Gas prices are inching lower.

SCHP: 1 person killed in Sunday accident

SC troopers say one person was killed in an accident Sunday.

Richland County coroner identifies victim of fatal crash on Piney Woods Road

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal Saturday crash.

Area open after traffic collision in Town of Chapin

Chapin Police say Columbia Avenue at Lexington Avenue (100 block of Columbia Avenue) is back open after a traffic collision.

Lexington County coroner identifies person who died after single-vehicle collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident, said the coroner's office.

Sumter woman reported as missing found dead

Sumter County deputies say a woman who was reported as missing was found dead.

SCSO: Rembert man killed after shooting following argument

Sumter County deputies say an argument among acquaintances turned deadly Saturday afternoon when a Rembert man was shot and killed.

Kershaw County coroner identifies pedestrian killed during hit-and-run

Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified the person who was hit by a vehicle, says the coroner's office.

RCSD: Man arrested for carjackings, reckless homicide

Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested following two carjacking incidents that led to one fatality.

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.