1 charged in connection with 20-year-old Sumter man's murder
Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis says a person has been identified and charged with the murder of a 20-year-old Sumter man.
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Sumter County deputies on scene at fatal Dalzell area shooting
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office investigators are at the scene of a fatal shooting on Drayton Drive in the Dalzell area, says SCSO.
Early afternoon traffic stop leads to 2 arrests in Prosperity
An early afternoon vehicle chase led to two arrests in the Prosperity area of Newberry County, say deputies.
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
Just two months after nominating Lindsey Graham to return to the U.S. Senate, South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots Tuesday in a special primary to pick a replacement following the sudden death of the president's close ally.
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday,…
Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
President Donald Trump holds up an image taken from his Truth Social account as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. watches during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug.…
Former Governor Mark Sanford stops by Five Points shop while on campaign trail
Graham wasn't the only candidate in town Monday.
Sen. Darline Graham campaigns in the Midlands
GOP candidates for the late Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat are hitting the campaign trail in Columbia ahead of Tuesday's special primary.
Local Living: Back-to-school drive, Sistercare's toiletry drive, Soda City Comic Con, Toucan Tuesdays
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SC gas average $3.48 a gallon
The average price of gas in South Carolina fell for the second week in a row.
Voters head to polls Tuesday in Special GOP Senate Primary
Voters head to polls Tuesday in Special GOP Senate Primary. Crysty Vaughan has more in our Vote 2026 Coverage
SCDOT to conduct traffic shift operation on I-20 Westbound over the Wateree River in Kershaw County
SCDOT will conduct traffic shift operations on I-20 Westbound over the Wateree River in Kershaw County, say officials.
SC attorney general demands transparency from OpenAI after breach
Attorney General Alan Wilson says he is joining a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency from OpenAI.
Powerball rises to $905 million
The Powerball jackpot is closing in on a billion dollars after no one won Saturday night, August 8’s grand prize.
SCDVA holding back-to-school drive
It is back to school time and that means lots of school supplies.
Murdaugh pre-trial hearing set for Friday
The next pre-trial hearing for Alex Murdaugh's double murder re-trial will be Friday, August 14, at the Lexington County courthouse.
Pelion Police Chief reminds residents to close garage doors
Pelion Police Chief Chris Garner says that an open garage door is an open invitation for criminals to help themselves to your property.
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who was catapulted from obscurity last month when she was appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate.
Driver killed in wreck after improper lane change on S. Lake Drive
Highway Patrol says a driver is dead in a wreck Saturday morning following an improper lane change on South Lake Drive.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by two vehicles on Decker Boulevard
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles Saturday night on Decker Boulevard near Joy Circle.
Two arrested for Felder Street homicide in Orangeburg; victim identified
Orangeburg authorities have arrested two additional suspects and identified the victim of a homicide on Felder Street in July.
SCDP's Council of Black Democrats holds annual Sunday Dinner fundraiser
The South Carolina Democratic Party Council of Black Democrats held its annual Sunday Dinner Fundraiser at the SC State Fairgrounds, with more than 300 people in attendance.
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals…
Suspects identified after chase leads to deadly shootout
Friday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott provided further details in a traffic stop that lead to a shootout between deputies and suspects near the intersection of Leesburg Rd. and Harmon Rd.
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on.
