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Lexington County man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 shooting

A Lexington County man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a man back in 2021 near the Red Bank area.

CCSO: Man accused of looking over stall in women's bathroom

Calhoun County Sheriff Summers says a man has been arrested after allegedly peeking over the stall in a women's bathroom.

Newberry Police is "Circulating the City" with initiative

Newberry Police is "Circulating the City" with its fan initiative to help seniors with the Summer heat, said officials.

Brandy, Monica to bring ‘The Boy Is Mine’ tour to the Midlands

Brandy, and Monica are joining forces for their first ever U.S. tour together and their making a stop in the Midlands.

Man last seen on Monday found safe, says Lexington Police

Lexington Police says Michael Donnelly has been found and is safe.

Woman charged after allegedly purchasing vehicles using stolen IDs, says SLED

A Richland County woman has been charged by SLED after allegedly purchasing vehicles online using stolen IDs, said officials.

RCSD searching for woman in connection with incident at ASGDC

Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a woman in connection with an incident at ASGDC, said deputies.

Man pleads guilty for fatal Senate Street shooting

Columbia Police say the man accused of a 2020 shooting has pled guilty on Monday.

Lexington County deputies searching for person accused of assaulting man on Father's Day

Lexington County deputies are requesting public help finding someone accused of assaulting a man at a bar, say officials.

Fairfield Co. coroner identifies person who died after collision in Winnsboro

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the person who died after a collision in Winnsboro, said the coroner's office.

4 to 3 -- Columbia City Council votes final time to repeal ban on conversion therapy

Another speaker, the mother of a transgender daughter., also addressed Brennan, at one point saying, "I love my children just as much as you love yours -- all of them."

Several people injured after lightning strike in Dominion Beach area

According to officials, 18 people have been injured after a lightning strike in Dominion Beach area around 5 p.m.

Governor McMaster signs new bill to establish Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

On Tuesday, June 24, Governor McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing a bill that establishes the new Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

City of Columbia council held second vote for repeal on ban of conversion therapy

Columbia City Council members held the second reading of an ordinance to repeal the city’s current ban on conversion therapy.

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FCSO: Drivers asked to use caution while driving on I-77 near the 45-mile marker after collision

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is assisting the South Carolina Highway Patrol with a traffic collision on I-77 near the 45-mile marker south bound, said officials.

SCDPH give tips to beat the heat as temperatures rise

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is giving residents tips to protect themselves as the temperatures rise across the state this week.

Dominion Energy shares tips to stay cool and save money amid rising temperatures

Just a few days after the official start of summer, temperatures are already rapidly rising. In light of the heat increase, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers to take a few simple steps to help manage their energy use and bills while still staying cool and comfortable this summer.