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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.

Midlands man sentenced to 10 years, ordered to pay $35,000 for gun charges

An Orangeburg man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms, says the Department of Justice.

Lexington Police searching for person accused of stealing from home improvement store

Lexington Police asking for assistance identifying someone accused of stealing at home improvement store, say officers.

"Toucan Tuesdays" returning to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Toucan Tuesdays will take place every Tuesday starting June 11th through August 13.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches top 10

Tonight Mega Millions players have a chance to win the game’s ninth largest jackpot, says SC Lottery Officials.

Town of Chapin to hold Off the Dock Block Party

The Town of Chapin's Off the Dock Block Party is returning this month.

SC expands Property Tax exemption for disabled veterans

Disabled veterans can now obtain a South Carolina Property Tax exemption on real estate from the year in which they became disabled, says the department of revenue.

Sumter Police still searching for teen last seen in May

The Sumter Police Department is still searching for a teen last seen in May, says the department.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Black-Tie Affair Fundraiser for Benedict College

Election to be held for new SC justice

South Carolina lawmakers will return tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5, to elect a new state Supreme Court justice.

Midlands man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearms, distribution of methamphetamine

A Midlands man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and distribution of methamphetamine.

Pet of the Week: Norman!

Meet Norman! Norman is not just a hound dog! He's an Olympic gold medalist and #1 Good Boy looking for his forever home, for real this time.

Orangeburg partners to host free event, launch new movement

Organizations in the community are coming together to hold a free community event, says Serve & Connect.

Florida man arrested in connection with shoplifting, says Forest Acres Police

Forest Acres Police says two people were arrested after officers received a call about a woman and man shoplifting in the area.

Richland Library offers free summer lunches

The Summer Break Café Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides free meals to children 18 and under.

Millions of Ticketmaster customers part of massive data breach

500 million customers are part of a massive data breach after company Ticketmaster is hacked

Women arrested after “squatting” in home, says Sumter County deputies

Two women are accused of entering an unoccupied home without consent and falsely claiming to be leasing the home while they lived there, say deputies.

Red Cross searching for blood donors

As Summer kicks into high gear with family vacations and outdoor fun, it’s easy to overlook a critical need, blood donations.

Richland County judge denies bond for 17-year-old charged with shooting police K9

Taylor’s attorney also asked the judge to drop the attempted murder charge saying that the defendant did not mean to shoot at the deputy. Hodge believes Taylor was in fact aiming for him.

ODPS accepting applications for Summer Mentoring Matters camp

Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is accepting applications from now until Tuesday, June 4 for its Mentoring Matters camp.

Local Living: Fort Jackson celebrates 107th birthday

SCDSS recognizes June as Family Reunification Month

Department of Social Services is recognizing the month of June as Family Reunification Month to raise awareness and celebrate the work put into strengthening families.