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Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina

Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is campaigning in Mt. Pleasant and Murrell's Inlet today

Train engine derails in Columbia overnight: Street back open Friday

Lincoln Street in downtown Columbia is back open after a train derailed late Thursday night

Fairfield Co. man sentenced for sexual exploitation of minors

According to authorities, in 2021 investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding child sexual abuse material being shared online from a resident of South Carolina to a 13-year old in Alabama.

Law enforcement renews call for information on missing Midlands woman, child

As her 21st birthday approaches law enforcement agencies in the Midlands are renewing their call for information on the disappearance of Sophia Van Dam and her 2 year old son Matteo.

Lincoln St. back open in Columbia after train derails

Columbia Police say a freight train that derailed is moving again and the 300 block of Lincoln Street is back open.

SWIFTY SWINE: Pig races enthrall new and old timers at SC State Fair

Another popular feature of the show is Swifty the swimming pig.

Military Matters: Becoming a soldier

One decision affects the timeline of life. A life they're willing to put on the line every time these brave men and women make the choice to become a soldier.

The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill -- how to prepare for and protect yourself during a quake

Officials say if you're indoors, the first thing you should do is drop, cover your head and neck, get under a table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Local Living: Boo at the Zoo, SC Pride Parade & More

Here's a look at some of the events happening around the Midlands in your look at Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health

Sumter PD search for woman missing for several days

The Sumter Police Department is asking members of the public to keep their eyes open for a woman missing for several days

Governor directs AG to review all early release recommendations

Governor Henry McMaster is directing South Carolina solicitors to provide ten days notice to the Attorney General's Office before filing any motions to reduce a criminal sentence.

Man who killed 2 Florence officers and wounded 5 others in ambush sentenced to life in prison

A 79-year-old South Carolina man is set to be sentenced Thursday for killing two police officers and wounding five more in an October 2018 ambush he set up after detectives told him they were coming to serve a search warrant on his son.

Governor's Office: Keurig Dr. Pepper to invest $100 million and create nearly 250 new jobs in SC

Keurig Dr. Pepper plans to invest $100 million and create an estimated 250 new jobs by 2027 in SC, says Governor's office

The Great Southeast Shake Out happening in SC and across the U.S.

As part of Preparedness Week, The Great Southeast ShakeOut will take place on Thursday, October 19, at 10:19 a.m.

Richland District One comments on student hit by car

Richland School District One is responding to a incident that has left a third grade student hospitalized

Sumter student accused of bringing BB gun to school

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a student will face disciplinary action from administrators at Crestwood High School after officials say the juvenile had a B.B. gun on school property.

A'ja Wilson, Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S: Midlands woman shares her family's story with disease

In recent years, Susan’s mother has suffered with Alzheimer's and she says it has taken a toll on her family in many ways.

SC school buses will have additional safety features, increased penalties for drivers who pass unlawfully

According to Richard Podmore, the Director of Safety for the SC Department of Education, the new features include longer stop arms on each side of the bus, bright signs on the back to alert drivers when the bus is preparing to stop, lit header boards that make buses more visible in low light, and cameras attached to the stop arms.