Columbia man pleads guilty to COVID benefits fraud, says DOJ
A 51--year-old man had pleaded guilty to COVID benefits fraud, said the DOJ.
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CCCF kicks off Caribbean-American Heritage Month with weekend full of events
Carolina's Caribbean Culture Festival is kicking off the month of Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a weekend full of events to celebrate the rich history of carnival and Caribbean heritage.
CIU offering financial aid relief to students with parents in ministry
Columbia International University is offering financial aid relief to students with parents in ministry, said the school.
SCDEW hosting 2nd annual photo contest
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is holding its second annual photo contest.
“I almost passed out,” says Midlands lottery winner
A Midlands woman almost passed out when she found out she was a lottery winner, said SC Lottery officials.
Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters
A top ally and potential running mate of former President Donald Trump is launching a new effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November's elections.
Wrong way driver killed in early morning collision on I-77
Highway Patrol says a wrong way driver died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-77 at mile marker 12 this morning.
Juneteenth celebrations happening in the Midlands
Anyone looking to celebrate Juneteenth and learn about the history behind the day, can celebrate with events around the Midlands.
Teenager arrested in road rage shooting near Lake Murray
A Lexington County teenager is facing multiple charges after police say he shot at another driver during a road rage incident.
SC Highway Patrol, SCDOT conducts hurricane evacuation exercise
If you saw an excessive amount of troopers on I-26 today, they were preparing for hurricane season with a simulation exercise.
Alvin S. Glenn to close down juvenile wing
The Richland County council has voted to close the juvenile wing of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Fort Jackson celebrates its 107th birthday
Fort Jackson -- known for training half of all Army recruits across America -- is celebrating its birthday with a week of events.
SPECIAL SESSION: Greenville County woman elected to SC Supreme Court by General Assembly
While South Carolina now longer has the nation’s only all-male supreme court, it does join 18 other states in having all-white justices with the retirement of Chief Justice Don Beatty.
Local Living: Guardians of the Night K9 5K, Pups & Pints adoption event, State museum's D-Day celebration
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy this Summer!
SCSO: Man wanted in relation with burglary
Sumter County deputies say they are searching for a man wanted for burglary.
Richland County set to begin spraying for mosquitoes
Crews with Richland County will begin spraying for mosquitoes as the county begins its annual campaign to protect health by reducing mosquito-borne illness, says the county.
Family Connection of South Carolina to hold photography exhibit at Richland Library
Family Connection of South Carolina is partnering with Richland Library for the LOOK! Photography Exhibit.
Man accused of stealing copper wiring from home, say Cayce Police
A man was charged with grand larceny after investigators say he stole copper wiring from a home, said Cayce PD.
Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot winning ticket sold in Chapin
Lottery players in Chapin should check their tickets as someone won the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, said lottery officials.
Funeral arrangements announced for local teen killed in Sunday shooting
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a local teenager killed in a shooting on Sunday.
Cayce Police releases sketch of person accused of attempted assault last month
Cayce Police released a sketch of a person accused of an attempted assault last month.
14-year-old accused of stealing John Deere Gator from high school, says Cayce Police
A 14-year-old has been charged with grand larceny after investigators found the teen near a scene where a John Deere Gator was stolen.
RCSD searching for individuals accused of attempting to take merchandise
Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for individuals accused of attempting to steal from a grocery store, says RCSD.
RCSD: 5-year-old's drowning on Sparkleberry Lane ruled accidental
Sheriff Leon Lott says the drowning of a 5-year-old in a pool at Wildewood South Apartments last month is ruled as accidental.
TD Bank robbery suspect arrested in Richland Co.
Sheriff Leon Lott says Joshua Green, the suspect in the TD Bank robbery last month, has been arrested and taken to Alvin S. Glenn.
