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OCSD held ribbon cutting ceremony for new stem and music lab

The Orangeburg County School District is expanding with a new stem and music lab.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

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Irmo Police respond to claims by family of man who died in custody last month

The Irmo Police Department is responding to claims from the family of a man who died in custody last month.

Midlands woman wins $200,000 after stop to gas up car

A Midlands woman was filling up her car at the Circle K on Parklane Road when she filled up her wallet too, according to SC Lottery officials.

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Columbia Police to host gun turn in event

Columbia Police Department is partnering with the mother of a gun violence victim to have a gun turn in event, said the dept.

RCSD: Gas station's lottery license temporary suspended after lottery ticket sold to minor

Sheriff Leon Lott says CK Mart’s lottery license has been temporary suspended after a confirmed incident in which a lottery ticket was sold to an underage person.

Troopers: All lanes back open following wreck on I-20 West at Exit 71 overnight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Troopers say all lanes are back open on I-20 West at Exit 71 following a wreck that happened overnight. Troopers say it happened…

Local Living: Ragin Wellness Center

South Carolina Department of Public Health

SCDPH: Assisted living facility loses license after residents found locked inside

The South Carolina Dept. of Health has closed down the J.C. Laraes Southwinds Assisted Living Facility saying it was necessary to protect the health and wellbeing of its residents.

Fireflies to host Christmas in July toy drive

The Columbia Fireflies is teaming up with the Latino Community Development to Christmas in July, according to a press release.

Lee County deputies investigating series of stolen vehicles, break-ins

Lee County deputies are investigating a series of stolen vehicles and break-ins.

Clarendon County deputies searching for answers for an April death

Clarendon County deputies are searching for answers in an April death, said investigators.

CRFD second shift crews respond to reports of active Monday afternoon leak

CRFD says second shift crews responded to reports of an active leak on Monday afternoon.

Family searches for answers after loved one dies in custody of Irmo PD

Jackson's cause of death remains unknown.

Local Living: RCSD's Guardians of the Night 5K

Local Living: On Saturday you can lace up your shoes for a good cause.

SC Lottery raises $546.8 million for education

South Carolina Education Lottery has reported that the organization has raised more than half-a-billion dollars for education.

Orangeburg firefighters control fires at 5 houses over the weekend

Orangeburg firefighters say they responded to five house fires over the weekend.

Ohio man accused of shooting ex-wife's boyfriend at bar arrested in Orangeburg

A man wanted for murder in Ohio has been arrested in Orangeburg, said officials.

LPD officers need help identifying alleged Lowe's Home Improvement shoplifter

Lexington Police Department says officers need help identifying an alleged shoplifter who took merchandise from Lowe's Home Improvement, say law enforcement.

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette announces run for S.C. governor

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially announced her run for governor.

Local Living: Cayce Police's supplies drive/back-to-school bash, United Way of the Midlands supplies drive, Guardians of the Night K9 5K

Local Living: Events and school supplies drives in the Midlands.

Columbia PD charge woman accused of shooting at apartment staff

Columbia PD investigators have charged Sabrie Wilson for allegedly shooting at staff members earlier this month at Landmark at Pine Court Apts, said police.

Gas prices in South Carolina see slight rise as oil prices inch up

The average price of gas in South Carolina and nationally rose slightly in the past week thanks to a modest uptick in oil prices, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.