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Jury finds Kershaw County man guilty in 2020 murder case

A Kershaw County jury has found a man guilty of a January 15, 2020 murder, says the Fifth Circuit Solicitor Office.

Pet of the Week: Lolita!

Meet little Lolita! This senior pup is hoping to live out her golden years in a loving forever home. Adopt her through Pawmetto Lifeline!

Federal judge finds man guilty of obstructing the freedom of access to a clinic entrance

A federal judge has found a man guilty of violating the Freedom of Access to a Clinic Entrances (FACE Act) following a bench trial, said the Justice Department.

Paris wins AP SEC Coach of the Year

He is the first coach ever at South Carolina to be named AP SEC Coach of the Year. The Gamecocks joined the league in 1991-92.

Sumter County deputies searching for truck allegedly involved in trailer theft

Sumter County deputies is asking for the public's help finding a truck allegedly used to steal a landscape trailer, said deputies.

Chick-Fil-A surprises Camden high school student with scholarship

A Camden teenager is receiving huge help from Chick-Fil-A in her journey towards college.

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Pelion police ask for help identifying suspected copper thief

Pelion Police are hoping you can help them find out who stole a 130 foot piece of agricultural equipment

Recently passed Constitutional Carry Bill divides lawmakers and citizens in South Carolina

McMaster signed the bill into law last week, making South Carolina the 29th state with constitutional carry.

SC unemployment rates hold steady

South Carolina’s unemployment rate continues to hold steady.

Toms Creek Family Farm Mobile Food Market

Mobile food market brings fresh food products to the Midlands

A fish idea is bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to food deserts in the Midlands.

The importance of adequate sleep -- Prisma Health specialists weigh in

"Whether it's your cortisol or things linked to diabetes, your blood pressure, important things happen at night and your body needs time to reset. So if you're not sleeping, the things you see during the daytime like high blood pressure or diabetes could be related to the fact that you're not sleeping at night," Dr. Rutherford says.

Local Living: St. Pats in Five Points, Lexington Shamrock Parade, Sumter Springfest

Local Living: Here is some events in the Midlands to enjoy!

Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras

Airbnb says it is banning indoor security cameras to protect renters’ privacy.

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Tighter proposed South Carolina budget would include raises for teachers and state workers

Teachers and state employees would get raises under a spending plan being debated by the South Carolina House this week, but many other state agency requests are being rejected as the influx of money from pandemic relief and good economic times slows.

Orangeburg man sentenced to prison for postal conspiracy to distribute marijuana

An Orangeburg man was sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, said the Justice Department.

Sargento Recalls Shredded Cheese Over Listeria Concern

Sargento disputes recall report

Sargento Foods has recalled shredded cheese distributed across 15 states due to Listeria contamination concerns.

Paris named SEC Coach of the Year, players named to all-conference teams

He becomes the third coach in program history, joining Eddie Fogler (1997) and Dave Odom (2004), to be named SEC Coach of the Year by the league’s coaches. The Gamecocks joined the SEC in 1991-92.

Individual accused of being involved in auto tampering incident identified, say police

The Lexington Police Department say the person accused of being involved in an auto tampering incident at Cook Out has been identified.

Brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson arrested after SEC Tournament championship fight

The brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson was arrested and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct by the Greenville Police Department for his role in a fight after his sister was shoved to the court by South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso during a Southeastern Conference Tournament game.