KCSO: High speed chase lands man in jail
A Columbia man is behind bars after a high-speed pursuit that happened in two counties, said Kershaw Co. deputies.
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Coroner: Elderly man killed in house fire
Coroner Margaret Fisher says Wilfrid Demers, 91 died in the fire on Longview St.
Countdown to the Final Four: ABC Columbia Sports in Phoenix with the Gamecocks
Head Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have clinched their 6th straight final four appearance as they prepare to battle u-conn in Phoenix Friday.
Man sentenced in Kershaw County’s first overdose death conviction linked to drug distribution
Fifth Judicial Circuit officials said a man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance.
Gov. McMaster signs SC boat tax cut
Governor Henry McMaster officially signed a bill that would give South Carolina boat owners a tax cut.
SC Senate rejects OBBA Tax Conform Bill
SC Senators rejected a bill that would have conformed with the current Internal Revenue code including The One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Members of SC Incident Response Team heading to Hawaii to aid in recovery efforts after flash floods
Members of the South Carolina Incident Response Team are heading to Hawaii to aid in recovery efforts following flash floods.
Deputies: Two charged in Richland Co. shooting
Investigators say at 12:30am on March 21st deputies responded to Gusty Lane after multiple shots were fired.
All lanes back open following wreck on I-126 WB Broad River Bridge
SC Department of Transportation says all lanes on I-126 West at the Broad River Bridge are back open following a wreck.
Hiring at lowest rate since pandemic
Labor data shows businesses are adding workers at the slowest pace in 15 years, if you don't count the pandemic.
Average U.S. gas prices hit $4 a gallon
Gas prices are holding steady here in the Midlands at $3.64 a gallon but that is not the case nationwide.
April recognized as Military Child Month
State leaders say April is The Month Of The Military Child, and a time to recognize the unique experiences faced by children of service members.
SC Democrats announces largest ever candidate field
The Democratic Party will be well represented in this year's election cycle.
Man accused of kidnapping teens, taking them into the woods
Deputies in Calhoun County say a man who kidnapped two teens and took them into the woods before he managed to escape was arrested.
"I choose to include" -- 1,500 students attend Unified Rally for Special Olympics SC
Tuesday's "Unified Rally for Special Olympics South Carolina" at the State House brought out over 1,500 students from 32 different schools.
Local Living: SCSM offers 50% off kids admission
Local Living: Spring break at the state museum
SLED investigating Sumter Co. deputy-involved shooting
Sumter County deputies say there was an officer-involved shooting yesterday afternoon.
Columbia Police arrest woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend
Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend last week.
Motorcyclist dead following collision on I-20
SC Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead following a collision on I-20 East Sunday.
Sumter Police: 2 charged after gun seen waved on school grounds
Sumter Police say two people are in custody after a man was seen waving a gun in a school's parking lot.
Teen last seen on Friday returned home, Sumter Co. deputies say
Sumter Co. deputies say Spann has returned home.
Infant surrendered in Richland County
Officials with Prisma Health Richland says an infant was safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law on Friday.
Gamecocks head to Final Four after celebrating Elite Eight win over TCU- ABC Columbia Sports is on the road with the team
The Gamecocks topped TCU Monday night in the Women's March Madness Elite Eight, with a final score of 78-52. South Carolina is in Phoenix for the Final Four.
Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot winner in West Columbia
Lottery players in West Columbia should check their tickets as someone has won the Palmetto Cash 5, say lottery officials.
Local Living: Celebrate local artists, 50% off at SCSM, Columbia Food and Wine Festival, Midlands Gives
Local Living: Events to attend, and ways to give back to the community
