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1 dead after West Columbia two-vehicle collision

One person was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday evening, said the West Columbia Police Department.

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Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for drug and firearm charges

A Columbia man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty, said the Department of Justice.

Lexington man arrested on charges connected to sexual exploitation of minors

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is announcing the arrest of a Lexington man in connection with sexual exploitation of minors charges.

City officials hold ribbon cutting for new Saluda River access point

Anyone looking to enjoy the Saluda River has a new access point.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for missing Holly Hill woman

Orangeburg County deputies say they searching for a Holly Hill woman last seen by family members in August.

DHEC reminding people about overdose safety kits availability at state health departments

As the holiday season continues Health officials are reminding residents of overdose safety kits available at health departments across the state.

Comcast's Xfinity reveals data breach potentially affecting nearly 36 million people

Comcast says the personal information of nearly 36 million of its Xfinity customers may have been accesses by hackers.

IRS restarts back tax reminders post-covid pause

People and groups who owe back taxes will soon get a reminder from the Internal Revenue Service in the mail.

Troopers: Three dead in Orangeburg after tractor-trailer collision

South Carolina state troopers say three people are dead after a collision in Orangeburg County on Tuesday.

Highway fatalities in the Palmetto state go down

For a second straight year highway fatalities in the Palmetto state have gone down.

Coroner releases name of driver dead after single-vehicle Newberry County collision

A driver is dead after a single-vehicle Monday morning collision in Newberry County, said state troopers.

Traffic Alert: Road reopens in Newberry County after maintenance

On a Facebook post the Prosperity Police Department announced that the roadway is open.

Former Lexington County deputy accused of Tuesday night hit-and-run

A former Lexington County deputy is accused of driving under the influence and a hit-and-run on Tuesday night, says the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Sumter Police: 5 charged in multiple car break-ins

Three adults and two juveniles were placed in custody on Monday and charged in connection to an overnight rash of car break-ins and related thefts, say Sumter Police.

Fairfield County coroner identifies victim found in home fire

The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office has identified the person found in home fire on Tuesday, said the coroner's office.

SCBBO invests $112.3 million for broadband expansion towards 16,000 homes

The South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO) has announced 17 newly funded projects through its American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund (CPF 1.0) grant program.

Bicycles to be given to students with highest growth on test scores

"We all know that we're going to have students that are not going to score at the highest level. That's life! But we want our students to realize that even though you did not make the top score, that we also look forward to seeing you grow," says Adams.