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2 teens arrested after 1 found with firearm at elementary school, officers say

Officers say two teens have been arrested after CPD officers found them with firearms.

Firefighters respond to bus fire on I-77

The bus caught fire while it was near the Wilson Blvd. exit.

Upstate teacher accused of prolonged and inappropriate relationship with student

Anderson County deputies say Nicole Callaham is charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

Midlands woman surprised by lottery win

A Midlands woman says she never thought she would win $1 million playing the Lottery, say officials.

Lexington Police: Residents able to return home after barricade incident

Lexington Police say the residents of Victorian Lakes MHP are able to return home after a brief barricade incident Friday morning.

Columbia Police: Man accused of physically assaulting woman in front of child arrested

Columbia Police Department says Joseph Anderson, Jr. was arrested in connection with the incident that happened at a Forest Drive amusement center.

Pedestrian struck & killed by Freightliner truck on I-77 overnight

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Freightliner truck on I-77 North near mile marker 6 overnight.

LCSD K9 Sam dies from heat-related illness following training session

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon has announced the death of one of the department's K9 officers following a training session.

Confederate flag removed from SC State House 10 years ago

Thursday, July 10, marks ten years since the confederate flag was removed from State House grounds.

New Pickleball courts open in Blythewood

The pickleball craze has found its way to Blythewood.

Prisma Health expanding robotic surgery

Prisma Health is expanding access to robotic-assisted surgery in all its hospitals across South Carolina.

Man sentenced to 15 years for drug charges

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Brew at the Zoo, Toucan Tuesdays, Pigskin Poets

Local Living: Events happening in the Midlands.

AG Wilson picks up three endorsements for governor, addresses criticism from Rep. Mace, CA Governor Newsom

At a press conference inside the Statehouse Thursday morning, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Saluda County Sheriff Josh Price, and Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey say they're endorsing Wilson.

Solar farm planned for Richland County

A new solar farm is coming to Richland County.

Metalworking supplier creating new jobs in Kershaw County

A metalworking supplier is investing 12 million dollars to create 46 new jobs in Kershaw County.

Former county First Steps executive director charged with fraud

Officials say Kimberly Jordan, used a credit card issued by First Steps for tens of thousands of dollars in personal expenses including a Jamaica vacation.

One killed in three-vehicle collision on Fish Hatchery Road in Lexington

Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a collision involving three vehicles Wednesday night on Fish Hatchery Rd.

MUSC donates AED's to RCSD

MUSC is helping the Richland County Sheriff's Department save lives.

SCDPH, BHDD move headquarters to Cayce

South Carolina's Department of Public Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities are on the move.

Local Living: Christmas in July with the South Carolina Ballet

SCHP: Fatal collision under investigation

Highway patrol says a driver is dead following a collision in orangeburg Tuesday morning.

State leaders, grand jurors, fight use of cell phones by inmates to commit organized crime

Attorney General Alan Wilson highlighted three recent cases of organized crime rings, saying 90% of illegal activities orchestrated from behind bars would stop if state prisons could jam contraband cell phones.