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2 people taken to hospital after Monday morning collision, say police

Two people were taken to a hospital after a collision on Monday morning, said Forest Acres Police.

DSS: Richland County woman charged with food stamp fraud

A Richland County woman has been charged in connection with food stamp fraud, said DSS.

Paris Named Finalist for Naismith National Coach of the Year

Head coach Lamont Paris was named one of four finalists for the 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year on Monday The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced.

Staley Named Naismith Coach of the Year Finalist

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley is one of four finalists for 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

RCSD: Child last seen on Saturday found safe

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the child was found safe.

RCSD: Girl last seen on Sunday found safe

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the girl was found safe.

2.2 magnitude earthquake shakes up Kershaw County

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported a 2.2 magnitude earthquake happened 6 kilometers east of Elgin on Saturday morning, around 2:22 a.m.

New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession

Before the NCAA Tournament began last week, the portal opened up and the floodgate was open: Some 748 Division I men and 594 Division I women entered in just the first week, even while many teams were still playing games.

Elgin Police investigate shooting, One person injured

A woman is recovering after being injured in a shooting on Saturday night, according to Elgin Police.

Manhunt underway for suspect after pregnant woman shot and killed

A man hunt is underway after a pregnant woman was shot and killed, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Man arrested after attempted attack on Sumter Police officer

A man is in custody following a disturbance call that led to an attempted stabbing of an officer, according to Sumter Police Department.

Chicken anyone? Drake's Duck-In hosts grand re-opening

Drake's Duck-In is celebrating its grand re-opening after temporarily closing for renovations.

Getting new wheels: Learn to bike program comes to Richland One Elementary School

Company HDR donated bikes to 'All Kids Bike' for new bikes at John P Thomas Elementary, as part of the Learn-To-Ride curriculum.

Midlands man turns himself in after domestic violence incident, say deputies

Sumter County deputies said Singleton surrendered himself to deputies the morning of Monday, March 25.

"K9 Godmothers" plan new memorial and walkway for fallen K9 officers, seeking community's help

Carmen Hudson says she founded the group they call "The K-9 Godmothers" in 2011 after K-9 Fargo was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Local Living: Spring Litter Pick-up, March Madness adoption special, Columbia International Festival

Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to checkout!

Benedict College Building Named After College President

Benedict College honors college president with building naming ceremony

Benedict College honored its school's president on Friday with a building naming ceremony.

Longtime Sc Republican Political Advisor Dies

Longtime Republican Political Advisor Richard Quinn Sr. dies

A longtime republican political advisor who was caught in a scandal at the South Carolina State House died on Thursday.

Gas prices going up in time for Spring

If you are hitting the road this weekend prices at the pump are going up just in time for Spring.

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No. 1 seed South Carolina women blow past Presbyterian 91-39 to begin March Madness run

Chloe Kitts tied her career high with 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting as No. 1 overall seed South Carolina easily overcame the absence of starters Kamilla Cardoso and Bree Hall to beat No. 16 seed Presbyterian 91-39 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Friday.