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Family, friends split lottery winnings from November ticket

A group of family and friends who played the Mega Millions together back in November are dividing a $1 million prize six ways, said lottery officials.

Fairfield Co. deputies looking for person accused of stealing from beauty supply store

Fairfield County deputies say on Tuesday, Feb. 13, someone broke into a Hannah’s Beauty Supply in the Food Lion Shopping Center around 4 a.m.

RCSD investigating fatal shooting of 16-year-old

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting of a 16-year-old that happening earlier this morning, said the department.

Unclaimed Korean War Veteran laid to rest at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery

He passed away at a nursing home in Sumter County, and is considered an unclaimed Veteran -- having outlived his relatives. And likewise, no photograph is available of Hysner to share.

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces arrest of Columbia man for neglect of vulnerable adults

A Midlands man was arrested on seven counts of neglect of a vulnerable adult says the Attorney General’s Office.

Local Living: Lexington County hosting chili cook-off event

Local Living: Take a look at events happening in the Midlands

Former Gamecock becomes New York Times Best-Selling Author

A former Gamecock and two time WNBA champion can now add New York Times Best Seller to her list.

Lexington Co.: Man, woman arrested after drugs found in Leesville home

A man and woman have been arrested after Lexington County deputies found a large amount of drugs in a Leesville home, said the department.

Midlands man, woman accused of murdering man last seen in November

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of two people accused of murdering a man who was reported missing, said RCSD.

Sumter officers searching for teen last seen walking in downtown area

The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a teen who was last seen walking in the downtown area, said officers.

Sumter County investigators asking for public's help identifying burglars

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspects of a recent burglary.

1 dead, 1 injured following collision on US-301

One person is dead and another is injured after a collision in Clarendon County, said state troopers.

Coroner ID's person who died after early morning collision

Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the person who died after a collision in Sumter County, said the coroner’s office.

Police: Searching for individuals accused of assault at Walmart

The West Columbia Police Department is searching for two individuals who are accused of assaulting a victim inside a grocery store.

Coroner releases name of woman who died in Valentine's Day tree collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who died in a single-vehicle Valentine's Day collision, said the coroner's office.

Career & Technical Education Month: Bringing Awareness To Programs Available For Students In The Midlands

Richland One Career & Technical Education preparing Midlands students for the workforce!

CTE allows students to develop their skills and receive training that will prepare them for the workforce, college, or military service after high school.

Driver dies after hitting a pole on US-15 in Sumter Co. this morning

SC Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after striking a pole on US-15 in Sumter County early this morning.

Target to unveil 'DealWorthy' value brand this month

Target is taking aim at budget-conscious customers with a new inexpensive brand with prices for everyday basics that start at less than $1, underscoring the way inflation has squeezed Americans and hit Target’s sales in recent quarters.

Scout Motors breaks ground on Blythewood facility

The $2 billion investment is set to bring 4,000 jobs to South Carolina. Scout Motors’ CEO expects the vehicles to be hitting the roadways of the Palmetto State by 2027.

No. 1 South Carolina gets past upset-minded Tennessee, 66-55

Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina past upset-minded Tennessee 66-55 on Thursday night.

“I was floored”: Midlands man surprised to see ticket worth more than he thought

A Midlands man was surprised when he saw his winnings by playing the South Carolina Lottery, said officials.

After 10 years on the streets, Columbia man has a place to call home

"I was so glad to take that key, and open up that pod, and go right in there. It felt safe, it was like home. And from that point on, my next move was to have my key to this place," says Green.