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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

This weekend the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Local Living: 7th annual Columbia Food and Wine Festival

SC Department of Public Safety to hold virtual memorial service for highway fatality victims

To honor those killed in 2023 on South Carolina roadways the SC Department of Public Safety will host a virtual memorial service.

Camden man arrested on 15 child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Camden man in relation to 15 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Pet of the Week: Bingo!

And Bingo was his name-o! Can you be Bingo's perfect match?

Midlands photographer bond revoked after more evidence found on phone, deputies say

A Midlands photographer's bond has been revoked on Monday, says RCSD.

Lexington Police searching for woman accused of shoplifting

The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of shoplifting, says the department.

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RCSD: Missing woman located

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Pamela Mills has been located.

Local photographer, Army vet helps other vets transition to civilian life with free headshots

For veterans it can be challenging to transition into civilian life especially when it comes to finding employment outside of the military.

New wastewater treatment plant in Saluda County

A more than 40 million dollar project mostly funded by the USDA aims to transform one of South Carolina’s underserved areas.

Claflin University Awards $20,000 Scholarships To 15 Elementary Students

Claflin University awards $20,000 scholarships to 15 elementary school students

The fourth and fifth graders took part in an "MLK Oratory Competition" -- reciting a three to five minute long speech from memory.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Irmo International Festival, Columbia Food and Wine Festival, Sweet Potato Festival

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy during this Springtime!

Local middle school celebrates Earth Day by planting trees

One local middle school is celebrating Earth Day by planting trees.

USC students hold Gaza solidarity encampment protest

The conflict between Israel and Palestine continues to draw passionate reactions across the world including right here in the Midlands.

Cayce police arrest man wanted for domestic violence, gun charges at hotel

Police in Cayce say a man wanted out of York County was arrested at a local hotel.

SLED: 13 arrested in dog-fighting bust

Investigators with State Law Enforcement Division say 13 people were arrested in connection with a dog-fighting operation in Richland Co.

NOAA predicts hot summer across US

Get ready for the heat summer does not officially arrive until the solstice on June 20 but it may be up well before well.

Lee County firefighters respond to overnight laundromat fire in Bishopville

The Lee County Fire Department was alerted by the Lee County Central Communications to a commercial fire alarm activation at Crown Laundry around 2:30 a.m.