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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.

Deputies seize illegal drugs at Orangeburg County home

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says deputies have seized illegal drugs at a Springfield Home.

SLED releases child fatalities annual report

In honor of Safe Sleep Awareness Month, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has released its child fatalities annual report.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: SC State Fair, Boo at the Zoo, SCSO's Barbecue Cook-off and Car Show

Local Living: Check out these events going on this Fall season.

Chapin Mayor passes away

In a statement on the town's Facebook page, officials say Koon passed away Friday at Lexington Medical Center.

Salvation Army of the Midlands unveils courtyard

The Salvation Army of the Midlands celebrated two milestones on Friday.

Dorn VA's Purple and Pink Walk

October 17, veterans and staff at the Dorn VA in Columbia took steps against breast cancer and domestic violence.

SCSO: Woman arrested after reported assault at Lakewood High School

Sumter County deputies are investigating a reported assault that happened at a high school, said deputies.

Deputies searching for missing woman, children

They were last seen on Kennerly Rd. where they had been staying for the last several weeks but have not been seen since Tuesday.

Two SCDC workers facing multiple charges, arrested

The Inspector General of the State Department of Corrections says two employees at Walden Farm in Columbia have been arrested.

New oral health options in Lee County

There is a new option for dental care in Lee County.

SLED charges Orangeburg County man with animal fighting

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 53-year-old man with animal fighting or baiting and ill treatment of animals, said agents.