Driver dies after hitting a pole on US-15 in Sumter Co. this morning
SC Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after striking a pole on US-15 in Sumter County early this morning.
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Target to unveil 'DealWorthy' value brand this month
Target is taking aim at budget-conscious customers with a new inexpensive brand with prices for everyday basics that start at less than $1, underscoring the way inflation has squeezed Americans and hit Target’s sales in recent quarters.
Scout Motors breaks ground on Blythewood facility
The $2 billion investment is set to bring 4,000 jobs to South Carolina. Scout Motors’ CEO expects the vehicles to be hitting the roadways of the Palmetto State by 2027.
No. 1 South Carolina gets past upset-minded Tennessee, 66-55
Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina past upset-minded Tennessee 66-55 on Thursday night.
“I was floored”: Midlands man surprised to see ticket worth more than he thought
A Midlands man was surprised when he saw his winnings by playing the South Carolina Lottery, said officials.
After 10 years on the streets, Columbia man has a place to call home
"I was so glad to take that key, and open up that pod, and go right in there. It felt safe, it was like home. And from that point on, my next move was to have my key to this place," says Green.
Local Living: Lexington County Chili Cook-off
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Traffic Alert: Large water main break causes part of road to close, say Irmo Police
A large water main break is causing the eastbound lane of Lake Murray Boulevard from Irmo Drive to Saint Andrews Road to be closed.
Man charged with burglary following break-in at Sumter home, say police
A man is being charged with burglary after a break-in at a Sumter home on Thursday morning, say Sumter Police
Deputies: Teen brought loaded gun to school
Investigators say the 15 year old boy was arrested after school administrators were notified he was showing the gun to other students.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in car vandalism cases
Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say Daneil Ennis, 31, is accused of spray painting more than two dozen cars.
Police: Student killed while walking to class
Investigators say just before 8 a.m. a male driver struck the female student.
Coroner releases identity of body found in Congaree River in Sandy Run
Calhoun County Coroner Donnie Porth and Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers has released the identity of the body found in the Congaree River in Sandy Run on Saturday.
Inmate charged after assaulting jail guard, say Richland Co. Deputies
An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate has been charged with additional charges following the assault of a guard on Nov. 11, 2023, say RCSD.
Lexington Medical Center hosts stress free break with therapy dogs
You could say there was a bit of puppy love going around on Wednesday.
Governor McMaster signs Pension Protection Act for South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill on Wednesday, Feb. 14, he says will keep politics out of the state retirement system.
American Heart Association pushing for passing of SC Smart Heart Act
The American Heart Association is pushing for the passing of a new bill by South Carolina lawmakers.
Midlands man paying off parents' home after winning lottery
A Midlands man decided to use some of his lottery winnings to pay off his parents' home, said officials.
SCHP: Driver dead after hitting tree in Lexington County
A driver is dead after vehicle goes off the side of the road and hits a tree, says highway patrol.
RCSD arrest man accused of barricading himself in home after domestic incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department was called to a home in the 84- hundred block of Old Percival Road around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: New details released in Forest Acres chase turned crash
The Forest Acres Police Department has release new details concerning a chase involving a suspected shoplifter police say led them on a chase through the city before crashing her SUV with her four young children inside.
Local Living: Award-winning journalist teams up with photographer for free book signing
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MQ-9 Reaper Drone lands at Shaw Air Force Base, in-person interaction is a first for its operators
But the drone's launch from California's March Air Reserve Base and its landing at Shaw this morning is unique -- because pilots are rarely near the aircraft in person.
Medical marijuana again makes its way to the South Carolina House
The South Carolina Senate again on Wednesday passed a bill allowing people to use marijuana and related products for medical needs.
South Carolina's Cardoso back with No. 1 Gamecocks, expected to start at Tennessee
South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso is back with the top-ranked Gamecocks and is expected to be in the starting lineup at Tennessee on Thursday night.
