Coroner releases identity of body found in Congaree River in Sandy Run
Calhoun County Coroner Donnie Porth and Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers has released the identity of the body found in the Congaree River in Sandy Run on Saturday.
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Inmate charged after assaulting jail guard, say Richland Co. Deputies
An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate has been charged with additional charges following the assault of a guard on Nov. 11, 2023, say RCSD.
Lexington Medical Center hosts stress free break with therapy dogs
You could say there was a bit of puppy love going around on Wednesday.
Governor McMaster signs Pension Protection Act for South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill on Wednesday, Feb. 14, he says will keep politics out of the state retirement system.
American Heart Association pushing for passing of SC Smart Heart Act
The American Heart Association is pushing for the passing of a new bill by South Carolina lawmakers.
Midlands man paying off parents' home after winning lottery
A Midlands man decided to use some of his lottery winnings to pay off his parents' home, said officials.
SCHP: Driver dead after hitting tree in Lexington County
A driver is dead after vehicle goes off the side of the road and hits a tree, says highway patrol.
RCSD arrest man accused of barricading himself in home after domestic incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department was called to a home in the 84- hundred block of Old Percival Road around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: New details released in Forest Acres chase turned crash
The Forest Acres Police Department has release new details concerning a chase involving a suspected shoplifter police say led them on a chase through the city before crashing her SUV with her four young children inside.
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MQ-9 Reaper Drone lands at Shaw Air Force Base, in-person interaction is a first for its operators
But the drone's launch from California's March Air Reserve Base and its landing at Shaw this morning is unique -- because pilots are rarely near the aircraft in person.
Medical marijuana again makes its way to the South Carolina House
The South Carolina Senate again on Wednesday passed a bill allowing people to use marijuana and related products for medical needs.
South Carolina's Cardoso back with No. 1 Gamecocks, expected to start at Tennessee
South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso is back with the top-ranked Gamecocks and is expected to be in the starting lineup at Tennessee on Thursday night.
Jim Clyburn to step down from Congressional leadership
Rep. Clyburn says he will still seek re-election in South Carolina's 6th congressional district.
South Carolina House approves Sunday liquor sales, potentially lifting another religious restriction
The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill allowing liquor stores to stay open on Sundays for a few hours if their local governments allow it.
W.J. Keenan students to hold community dog grooming event
Students in W.J. Keenan High School’s Animal Science II class will hold a dog grooming event for the community on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the school.
No. 13 Auburn hosts No. 11 South Carolina after Murray-Boyles’ 31-point game
South Carolina Gamecocks (21-3, 9-2 SEC) at Auburn Tigers (19-5, 8-3 SEC)
Firefighters respond to late Tuesday night house fire
Fire crews responded to a house fire late Tuesday night in the 5200 block of Middleton Street, said officials.
RCSD: Inmate charged with criminal sexual conduct
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lot says an inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center has been charged with criminal sexual conduct 1st degree.
Woman accused of leading police on chase with 4 kids in car identified, police say
A woman accused of leading Forest Acres officers on a chase with kids in her car identity has been released, said officers.
Shoplifting suspect accused of fleeing police before crashing with children inside
The Forest Acres Police Department says a shoplifting suspect led them on a chase through the entire city before police say the female suspect crashed the car she was driving with her four children inside.
Sumter Police: Missing autistic, nonverbal teenager found safe
The Sumter Police Department says a teenage boy living with autism & is non-verbal has been found safe.
Cayce Police Department starts new program to help elderly population
“After visiting with my grandmother and noticing that she needed some help, I brought it to the chief’s attention," Riley said.
Sumter Co.: 14-year-old found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says the teen was found safe.
1 in 3 teens experience relationship abuse, say violence prevention advocates
In an effort to provide resources to young adults and promote healthy relationships, the city will hold an event for teenagers called "Leap of Love" on February 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brookland Baptist Church.
