Almost 38 years later -- trial for accused murderer of 4-year-old Jessica Gutierrez set to begin
On June 5th, 1986, young Jessica was abducted from her home while she slept next to her sister, Rebecca.
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Updated plans for redevelopment project of Richland Mall announced
The City of Forest Acres held a press conference on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 to give an update on the redevelopment of Richland Mall.
Local Living: Events happening in the Midlands
Local Living: Take a look at events happening in the Midlands
Deputies: Teen returned home safe
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Tyquell Calvin was found and is now home.
Solicitor: Two sentenced after drugs found in child's dollhouse
A spokesperson for the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office says Justin Goff, 34, and Steven Loan, 36, pleaded guilty in Lexington Co. on Jan 25th.
SCAG: Midlands man facing child sex abuse charges
Investigators say William Shuford, 71, was arrested last week after they say he traveled to meet someone he believed to be a minor for sex.
RCSD: Missing Midlands girl found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 12-year-old.
South Carolina woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood
A South Carolina woman who traveled elsewhere for an abortion just days after reaching six weeks of pregnancy wants a court to affirm that the state’s ban on the procedure — when a “fetal heartbeat” can be detected — should not take effect until later in a pregnancy.
Midlands man arrested in connection with DUI, hit-and-run, say Columbia police
A man was arrested on Saturday in connection with a DUI and a hit-and-run, said the Columbia Police Department.
Firefighters honored during weekend ceremony
Remembering 118 members of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association who died in 2023, including two line of duty deaths.
Sumter Police: 1 dead, 2 injured after 2 separate shootings
The Sumter Police Department is investigating two separate shootings over the weekend, one of which resulted in a death.
1 dead, 2 injured in Lexington County crash involving motorcycle
One person is dead and two others are injured after a weekend crash that involved a motorcycle, said state troopers.
$300,000 lottery ticket sold at Lexington gas station, is it yours?
Check your tickets to see if you are the lucky winner of the Palmetto Cash 5 with Power-Up.
DHEC offers free testing on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid
South Carolina voters took to the polls on Saturday to kick off the Democratic party’s first official primary.
Passerby discovers dead body along shoulder of I-20
Authorities investigate a death after they say a passerby discovered a dead body on the shoulder of the interstate 20 Friday morning
Chapin H.S. student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
One Chapin High School student is hitting a high note after being chosen to join other musician peers from across the country that will get to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Columbia couple's special moment goes viral
A Columbia couple's special moment has gone viral and it's all thanks to their friend who is distracted while filming.
City officials hold "We Go Red for Women" event, share personal stories on heart disease
Anjellica Davis developed a condition called postpartum cardiomyopathy after giving birth to her third child. Her most notable symptom was severe shortness of breath when lying down.
Local Living: “Vintage Valentine” Market, SC Philharmonic Chamber Crawl Series
Local Living: Take a look at events happening in the Midlands
Gamecock Athletics working with t-shirt company to honor "Gamecock Jesus"
Gamecock Athletics and Palmetto Shirt Company have joined together to honor the late Carlton Thompson also known as "Gamecock Jesus".
DHEC confirms rabid cow in Saluda County, four people exposed
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that a cow in Prosperity has tested positive for rabies.
Officials: Infant surrendered under Daniel's Law
The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at certain locations such as hospitals and fire departments.
Application open for SC State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship
Applications for the South Carolina State Fair's Ride of Your Life Scholarship is now open.
Death investigation underway in Lexington County
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said it is in the early phases of a death investigation that began on Friday morning along the westbound side of I-20 near mile marker 62.
