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Gaston Police: Rodeo organizer facing citation following stampede

Gaston Police say the man who organized a rodeo where a stampede injured several people is now facing a citation.

Man arrested in relation to fatal Kershaw hit-and-run

A man has been arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Kershaw earlier this month.

Last shooting suspect in connection with April 8 shooting incident arrested

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the last shooting suspect in connection with an April 8 shooting incident has been arrested.

Lexington Police need public help identifying alleged thief

Lexington Police need the public's help identifying someone accused of taking a purse, say police.

RCSD: Missing 12-year-old found

Richland Co. deputies are searching for a missing 12-year-old who was seen leaving his home on Monday, says RCSD.

Columbia PD investigating death on Benton Street

Columbia PD is investigating a death on Benton Street, says the dept.

SLED charges Orangeburg County woman with attempted murder

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a 37-year-old woman with attempted murder on Tuesday, say agents.

SCDSS implementing fraud-prevention measures to protect SNAP recipients

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits, says the dept.

Air Quality Alert issued for SC

Officials with the SC Dept. of Environmental Services have issued an Air Quality Alert.

Gas prices in the Midlands slightly down

People in the Midlands are seeing a little more relief at the pump this week.

Coworker fight leads to stabbing at Sumter business, deputies say

Sumter County deputies say a fight between coworkers led to a stabbing at a Sumter business.

Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

A candy company known for well known candy brands in the U.S. announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation, says the Governor's Office.

Beloved coach killed in wrong-way collision to be laid to rest today

The funeral for Dyquan Adams, who was killed in a wrong-way collision on I-26, starts today at 1 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church.

State to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Making sure unused or expired prescription medicines do not end up in the wrong hands is the focus of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day…

Lawmakers raise awareness about hunger on SC college campuses

Lawmakers from both parties joined students and advocates today to raise awareness about hunger on college campuses in South Carolina.

Senate confirms new election commission Interim Director

Tuesday, April 21, the state Senate confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next executive director the state election commission.

70+ Publix associates help revitalize Columbia's historic Lincoln Park

Tuesday morning, employees with the popular grocery chain Publix took a day off from providing customer service to provide some community service instead.