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Woman, 9-month-old baby shot during drive-by, say Lee County deputies

A woman and a 9-month-old baby has been shot in a drive-by on Thursday night, say Lee County deputies.

Orangeburg County deputies warning residents about sheriff’s department captain scam

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell is warning residents about a scam seeking victim's identities while posing as a sheriff’s department captain.

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1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that had overwhelming support

A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly died on the session's final day Thursday in a procedural move by a member angry he was mocked by his colleagues.

Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding

A portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding.

Day in May fundraising event to support people, families struggling with substance use disorder

Support the Courage Center on May 16th in their efforts to continue providing free resources and help to those seeking recovery from substance use.

Man gets flesh eating bacteria walking on beach

A man is recovering after getting a flesh eating bacteria while walking along Myrtle Beach

Conservation in a can -- Riverbanks Zoo and Peak Drift Brewery partner with two new drinks

The next time you pop open a can of beer at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a portion of the sale will go to the care and conservation of the animals, thanks to a new partnership with Peak Drift Brewery.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Art on State, Riverbanks 5K Run, Bassmaster Elite Series Expo

Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to enjoy!

2024 South Carolina General Assembly session may be remembered for what didn't happen

The 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly ended Thursday and will perhaps be better remembered for the things that didn’t pass.

Kershaw County Firefighters control structure fire

The Kershaw County Fire Service responded to a report of s structure fire in Camden, fire officials.

Richland One offering Summer jobs, internships for teens

Richland One students looking for a Summer job do not have to look far, as the district is offering opportunities.

Firefighters control 2 house fires, several pets rescued from one house fire

Firefighters rescued several pets from a Lexington County home after a fire broke out inside, say firefighters.

Millwood Avenue corridor improvements nearing completion, says SCDOT

The Millwood Avenue Corridor Improvement Project is almost completed, says SCDOT.

Power loss, school delayed by 2 hours, trees down after tornado traveled through Fairfield County

Fairfield County officials say several homes and trees were down after a small tornado hit the county this morning.

Bishopville lottery winner: “I was jumping up and down”

A Bishopville lottery player is taking some time off to travel after winning $300,000, says SC Lottery officials.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month

May is Foster Care Awareness Month which is to shine a light on the importance of creating a child welfare system that engages and supports young people.

CRFD: Firefighters control heavy fire coming from lower Richland County mobile home

Columbia-Richland Fire Department was able to control and extinguish a Wednesday evening lower Richland County home fire, says the fire department.

Bowman UFO Welcome Center destroyed in fire

One of South Carolina's more curious tourist destinations is no more.

South Carolina Senate turns wide-ranging energy bill into resolution supporting more power

A bill that power companies call vital to keeping the lights on in South Carolina has been turned into a resolution that only expresses support for the idea by the Senate, which wasn't ready to give more latitude to utilities that cost ratepayers billions.