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Summer jobs could hit record low for teens

Landing a Summer job may be tougher than ever for teens this year.

Richland School District One held graduation ceremonies

High school graduation season is here.

Foundation gives donation to children's hospital

Weds, May 27, Prisma Health Children's Hospital received a gift of hope and healing.

Improvements To Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Underway

Richland County deputies investigating stabbing at a Midlands jail

Richland County deputies are investigating a stabbing that happened at a Midlands jail on Tuesday, said RCSD.

Fatal shooting considered isolated as investigation continues, deputies say

Sumter Police say a fatal shooting is being considered as isolated as an investigation continues.

Forest Acres Police: Man in custody following deadly domestic violence incident

Forest Acres Police say a man is in custody following a deadly domestic violence incident Tuesday, May 26.

Sumter Co. deputies continue search for 63-year-old last seen at home

Sumter County deputies are searching for a 63-year-old woman who was last seen at home, said the sheriff's office.

Section of Highway 178 closed due to flooding in Orangeburg

Officials with the Orangeburg County Fire District say a section of Highway 178 is closed due to flooding Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Lanes back open following vehicle fire on I-20 West at MM103 in Kershaw Co.

Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open following a vehicle fire on I-20 West at mile marker 103 in Kershaw Co.

SC Senate kills congressional redistricting bill as early primary votes surge

In a vote of 26 to 18, the South Carolina Senate voted to effectively kill the contentious bill on congressional redistricting.

Oil prices rise, gas prices drop slightly

The cost of gas is down about two cents from Monday, May 25.

Richland County deputies investigating Sunday night shooting

Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night.

Map Redistricting Debate Continues This Week

South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps

The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional district in hopes Republicans could gain an additional seat in the midterm elections.

13-year-old charged with hate crime

Sheriff Leon Lott says a 13-year-old has been charged with a hate crime ordinance after being identified during a burglary investigation.

Lexington Police searching for 16-year-old who left home Monday evening

Lexington Police is searching for a 16-year-old who left his home on Monday evening, say police.

Early voting for primaries begins as redistricting debate continues

Early voting in South Carolina for the primaries begins on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Driver killed in overnight Monticello Road wreck identified

Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the driver killed after striking a deer and several trees on Monticello Road Tuesday.

Sumter Police: Man with health condition is safe

Sumter Police say Djibril traveled outside of the local area and is safe.

One killed after tractor-trailer collision

One person was killed and another injured in a deadly tractor-trailer collision that occurred in Orangeburg County Sunday night.

NAACP of South Carolina urging voters to stay informed

The NAACP of South Carolina has issued a call urging voters to stay informed and participate in the upcoming June Primary early voting period amid fierce public debate over voting rights and redistricting in the state.