Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve says it will hold interest rates steady for now.
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Electric car part company to build first US facility in Sumter County
A German company is investing half a billion dollars in Sumter County.
Holiday shipping deadlines: What to know for Christmas 2023
Less than two weeks to go until Christmas and the shipping deadlines are approaching even quicker.
WalletHub study reveals elder abuse rank in SC
A recent WalletHub study says out of 50 states South Carolina is ranked 49th for elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints.
Body found near Amazon warehouse is identified
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body found near an Amazon warehouse.
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
US agency takes first step toward requiring new vehicles to prevent drunk or impaired driving
U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunk or impaired driving.
Newberry police asking for public's help finding missing special needs 19-year-old
The Newberry Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 19-year-old with special needs, say officials.
Gov. Henry McMaster outlines school safety improvements at ceremonial bill signing
Currently almost 90 percent of schools in South Carolina have school resource officers.
No charges filed in elementary school gun investigation
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says no charges will be filed as a result of a loaded gun found in an elementary school earlier this week.
South Carolina’s 2024 football schedule announced
The 12-game University of South Carolina 2024 football schedule was unveiled tonight on ESPN and the SEC Network in conjunction with the Southeastern Conference office.
County councils approve bond to help fund zoo expansion
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will receive public and private help with the completion of phase two of its ‘Bridge to the Wild’ project.
Inmates handmade 2,000 gifts for nursing home, extended care residents
Through an effort called "Operation Spread the Joy," inmates from 20 different South Carolina prisons are helping to bring happiness to long term care residents with handmade gifts.
Sumter County coroner releases name of early morning house fire victims
The Sumter County Coroner's Office is releasing the name of the individuals who died as a result of an early morning Wednesday house fire, say the coroner's office.
Local Living: Building Better Communities hosting annual Joyous Christmas event
Local Living: A look at holiday events for the season in the Midlands
Orangeburg Co. deputies continue search for Holly Hill homicide person of interest
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is continuing the search for a person of interest in the homicide of a Holly Hill man in September, said Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
Lexington County deputies investigating after reports of body seen near Amazon facility
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said deputies are in the early stages of a death investigation after reports of a body near an Amazon.
Loaded gun found at elementary school investigation closes, no charges
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced that the investigation into the weapon found at an elementary school is closed, said RCSD.
Crooked Creek Park hosting candy cane hunt
Crooked Creek Park is hosting a candy cane hunt on Friday, Dec. 15.
South Carolina’s top education official wants online digital maps as part of $38M school safety ask
South Carolina’s top education official plans to ask lawmakers for $5 million to put a digital map of every school in the state online and make those maps immediately available on police officers’ mobile devices as they respond to a shooting or other emergency at a given school.
DJJ juvenile correctional officer accused of misconduct
A DJJ juvenile correctional officer was let go of his position at the detention center after an investigation, say detention center officials.
Texas man sentenced to federal prison in connection with Irmo armed bank robbery
A Texas man was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to committing armed bank robbery, said the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Newberry County Coroner releases name of pedestrian who died in train incident
The pedestrian who died in a train incident in Newberry County on Tuesday afternoon has been identified, said the Newberry County coroner.
Starbucks offers some holiday cheer in a cup
Click here to find out how you can get your hands on hot coco, or hot coffee from the coffee chain for free.
DHEC confirms first pediatric flu-related death of the season in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced the first pediatric flu-related death of the season in 2023.
