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.
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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.
Coroner identifies Lexington man as victim in Fairfield County collision
The driver of a Ford Transit who was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Richland Memorial after a Monday collision has been identified by the Fairfield County coroner, says the coroner's office.
Unhappy holidays -- local expert offers tips on dealing with grief, anxiety, and depression
"It can be very difficult, especially around the holidays when everybody is supposed to be happy. You're coming together, and you've got parties you need to go to, people you want to see, and when things change, you don't want to do it anymore. You just don't feel like it's worth it," Pilat-Renner says.
Local Living: Lexington County Animal Services holding December adoption special
Local Living: Lexington County Animal Services having adoption special for December.
Coroner identifies man who died after late night shooting at Cayce apartment complex
A man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex on Monday night, says the Cayce Police Department.
Drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson military base, US Army says
Army investigators are looking into the death of a drill sergeant at Fort Jackson.
C.A. Johnson senior named Richland County Football Player of the Year
C.A. Johnson High School senior Caleb Pearson was named the 2023 Richland County High School Football Player of the Year.
SC Dept. of Revenue gives tips for tax season
The South Carolina Department of Revenue is sharing a few tips to help prepare for the upcoming tax season.
Sumter County mourns the loss of senior deputy
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a three-year law enforcement veteran, said the sheriff's office.
State House Menorah Lighting 2023
The State House Menorah Lighting celebration took place as part of the Hanukkah holiday last night.
