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Sumter Co.: Deputies searching for 12-year-old

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a 12-year-old, said the sheriff's office.

Sumter Co.: Man sent to hospital after being shot, identifies shooter

A man was taken to a hospital following a shooting in the Sumter County area, say Sumter County deputies.

Sumter police searching for 13-year-old boy who disappeared from hospital

The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 13-year-old who was last seen at a hospital, said officers

Haley challenges Trump on her home turf in South Carolina as the Republican primary looms

With two weeks to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump on her home turf while the former president is turning to his familiar playbook of personal attacks as he tries to quash his last major rival for the nomination.

Body Found in Sandy Run River: Identity Unknown

A body was pulled from the water near Geiger field in Sandy Run on Saturday, February 10, 2024, by law enforcement.

Woman acts in self-defense, fatally shoots intruder at Greenbrier Apartments

A woman, protecting her two children, found herself face-to-face with danger when a man forced his way into her home, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Lexington Co.: Teenager missing for nearly a week found safe

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the teen has been found safe.

Newberry Co. needs help identifying men accused of hardware store theft

Newberry County deputies are searching for two men accused of stealing items from a hardware store and hope someone can help identify them

SC State addresses campus safety after Tuesday shooting

“Every student on this campus knows that this is a gun-free campus," Conyers said. "Every student knows that if they are caught with a weapon, they will not sleep in their bed that night.”

Gas prices in the Midlands

If you are looking to hit the road this weekend prices at the pump are up.

Carver-Lyon students receive bicycles for improving test scores

Each of the students in grades three through five showed the highest percentage of growth on their STAR test in English Language Arts or Math.

Local Living: Jump Start Your Heart Day Party, Mardi Gras Festival and Parade, Pet adoption special

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

Tuskegee Airmen receive memorial in the Midlands

The Tuskegee Airmen now have a permanent memorial in the Midlands.

Winter coat drive benefits students from six elementary schools

Although it may be a little warmer than normal out today, that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods when it comes to cold winter weather.

Carver Lyon Elementary School Student Bike Donation

Carver-Lyon Elementary school students receive bikes for high scores

Twelve students at Carver-Lyon Elementary school were awarded with a brand new bicycle for showing the highest growth on their test scores.

IFD: 8 adults, children displaced after apartment fire

Firefighters with the Irmo Fire District responded to an apartment fire in the Woodland Village on Thursday afternoon, said fire crews.

CPD: Bond denied for woman accused of breaking into home

The Columbia Police Department says a woman was denied bond in connection with a home break-in, said officers.

Which rom-com does SC love?

Valentine's Day is almost here and a study by Looper found which romantic comedy South Carolinians love the most, according to the study.

South Carolina reserve freshman Jah suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to team

The program announced the status of the 6-foot Jah about 40 minutes before the top-ranked Gamecocks faced Missouri on Thursday night.

Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina

A former Catholic priest in South Carolina has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for trying to sexually assault a boy and showing him pornography.