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Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Brick Fest Live, Rose Leaf Foundation’s Race to Thrive 5k and Fun Run, Friday Night Laser Nights

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy this Summer!

Kershaw County firefighters extinguish Lugoff mobile home fire

Kershaw County Fire Service along with Kershaw County EMS and Lugoff FD were dispatched to a reported mobile home fire in Lugoff.

Columbia Parks & Recreation announces swimming pool hours

The recreational swim season for the City of Columbia’s outdoor pools and splash pads/spray pools began on Saturday, May 25.

Rose Leaf Foundation presents Race to Thrive 5k & Fun Run

The Rose Leaf Foundation is holding its Race to Thrive 5k & Fun Run on Saturday.

Police: Driver killed, passenger injured following shooting at intersection

Sumter Police say a driver is dead and a passenger is injured after a shooting this morning at Green Swamp Road and South Guignard Drive.

Gamecocks heading to Raleigh to start NCAA Baseball Tournament

Monday afternoon it was revealed that the South Carolina Gamecocks will be a 2-seed in the Raleigh regional for the first round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament.

Missing monkey in Colleton County located

The monkey who went missing in Colleton County on Thursday has been located.

Traffic Alert: SC 527 reopens after collision in Lee County

SC Highway Patrol Trooper William Bennett says the roadway is back open.

Braden Robinson arrested for shooting woman

RCSD: Man arrested after shooting fiancée multiple times

A man is behind bars after shooting his fiancée multiple times, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Homicide victim identified after fatal shooting at Colony Apartments

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the Colony Apartments homicide victim as Marquicas D. Taylor.

Third suspect arrested in deadly Monday night shooting

Sumter Police arrest third suspect accused in deadly Monday night shooting

CRFD recruits high school student to join team

High school senior Michael Coleman says he has always wanted to pursue a career that made a difference in people’s lives.

Local Living: Drift Jam, SC EMS Association hosting Family Fun Day, Fire department hosting free Community Open House

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to kick off your Summer!

SCDOT to host virtual public meeting for SC+EV initiative

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host a virtual public meeting to provide an update on the state’s efforts to support the electric vehicle (EV) industry and ecosystem as it kicks off the SC+EV Initiative.

Columbia man charged with murder in connection with Tuesday night shooting

Lexington County deputies say a Columbia man accused of murder in connection to a shooting death on Tuesday night has been arrested.

Missing man returns home, say deputies

Sumter County deputies say they are searching for man who has not returned home for several days.

Woman accused of giving minor marijuana arrested after traffic stop

A Sumter woman accused of giving a minor marijuana was arrested after a Saturday afternoon traffic stop, say deputies.

Itchy hand leads Midlands woman to lottery win

Just like the superstition says, an itchy palm signaled a Midlands woman’s lucky day when she played the Lottery and won $30,000, said SC Lottery officials.

Fort Jackson National Cemetery Holds Memorial Day Service

Memorial Day events in the Midlands 2024

Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor fallen service men and women who fought for the country.

3 arrested after shootout kills innocent bystander

Three men are in custody as officers continue to identify those involved in a shootout that fatally wounded a man as he was driving, said Sumter Police.