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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.

12-year-old found safe, say Lexington Co. deputies

Lexington County deputies say the 12-year-old has been found safe.

Fairfield County deputies investigating late night murder, coroner identifies victim

Fairfield County deputies are investigating a murder that happened in the Jackson Creek area shortly before midnight, say investigators.

Gov. McMaster signs anti-semitism bill, reluctant to support hate crimes law

Bernstein is pleased to see this bill signed but believes South Carolina also needs a hate crimes law.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies homicide victim

The Lexington County Coroner identifies the victim shot outside of his Glenn Road home Tuesday.

Newberry County warns of scam making the rounds

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be on alert for a new scam trying to get your credit card, financial information

Orangeburg Co. deputies: Man arrested after stealing fuel from church van

A man has been arrested by Orangeburg County deputies after stealing fuel from a church van, said investigators.

Flags at half-staff on Memorial Day

Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags on the state capitol to be lowered to half-staff on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Weekend travel -- preparation and prevention tips from AAA

According to Tiffany Wright, Director of Public Affairs for AAA, their technicians will assist more than 375,000 stranded drivers across the US this Memorial Day Weekend.

Local Living: Free admission at CMA, Friday Night Laser Lights, Sumter's Iris Festival

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

Memorial Day weekend prices at the pump

If you are traveling this upcoming Memorial Day weekend prices at the pump are down.

Harbison heading towards St. Andrews back open after firefighters, EMS work 5-vehicle collision

Irmo Fire District says the cars have been cleared and the roadway has reopened.

Lexington Co. coroner identifies man shot outside of home

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who was shot outside of his Gaston area home on Tuesday, says the coroner's office.

Harvest Hope Food Bank seeking volunteers for Summer feeding program

Harvest Hope is urgently calling for volunteers to help at the Midlands branch.

United Way of Kershaw County seeking Summer volunteers

The United Way of Kershaw County is seeking Summer volunteers.

Friday Night Laser Lights returns to the state museum

This Summer "Friday Night Laser Lights" is returning to the South Carolina State Museum.

Columbia Fire hosting open house and toy drive for good cause

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will be holding a free Community Open House at its headquarters station on Laurel Street.

Portion of Sunset Drive to close due to road construction activities, say county officials

The 600 and 700 blocks of Sunset Drive will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, due to road construction activities, say county officials.

RCSD: Woman wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents

Richland County deputies are searching for a woman wanted for shoplifting, says RCSD.

Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district

The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that said the district discriminated against Black voters.

NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: Gov. McMaster supports additional mental health services for South Carolina residents

The facility is set for completion in October of next year. Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster and state healthcare leaders signed a construction beam that is now part of the new building.

CPD: Man charged with murder after woman's body found in garbage can

Columbia Police Department investigators have charged a 32-year-old man in connection with a suspicious death investigation from McGrath Street last month, says CPD.