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Ellen Weaver shares Department of Education's 2024-2025 budget priorities

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the Department of Education's budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday afternoon.

Palmetto Broadband Coalition launches initiative to expand broadband access

On Tuesday, the Palmetto Broadband Coalition officially launched their initiative to expand broadband access, advocate for pro-broadband policy and foster innovation throughout the State of South Carolina.

Texas investigation led to arrest of Blythewood woman accused of sexually assaulting infant, sentenced to 28 years in prison

A Blythewood woman has been sentenced to be 28 years for sexually assaulting an infant after a Texas investigation led law enforcement to her, said the Attorney General’s Office.

Attorney General's office proposes new initiative aimed to end case backlog

The Attorney General's Office is proposing a new initiative call the "Statewide Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit" which aims to help tackle the violent crime backlog with solicitor’s officers across the state.

Traffic Alert: Multiple railroad crossing closures in Irmo

The Town of Irmo announced on Facebook that there will be railroad crossing closures in the area starting today.

Child finds grenade buried in Forest Acres backyard

The Forest Acres Police Department was called to investigate a grenade officials say was found buried behind a Forest Acres home.

Newberry Co. Coroner identifies victim of deadly Prosperity boat crash

Newberry County Coroner, Laura Kneece is releasing new information concerning a boating accident that took place last week.

SCDOT celebrates groundbreaking of improvements to busy interchange

To improve safety and flow of traffic, the project will include reconstruction of ramps as well as the creation of flyover acceleration lanes.

OCSO: Woman escaped kidnapping by ex-husband, held at gunpoint

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a 12 hour long stand-off with an armed man over the weekend ended peacefully.

What's next for Alex Murdaugh and Becky Hill? Former prosecutor weighs in

"The problem is Becky got on the stand and lied about whether she had given a juror a ride home, and the defense correctly identified that in their closing argument. But one of the other things missing in that closing argument was one of the jurors lied about it too. We don't know which one, but nobody said they got a ride home from Becky Hill, so one of the jurors lied about it as well, and that's huge. That goes to the direct credibility of these jurors," says Murray.

Lockheed Martin celebrates 50th anniversary of F-16 jet

On Tuesday morning members of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and officials with Lockheed Martin marked the 50th anniversary of the plane.

Local Living: Registration open for spring break, summer camps at SC State Museum

Local Living: SC State Museum now has registration open for spring break and summer camps.

Deputies: Traffic stop leads to drugs, guns seizure

Investigators say Elijah Grant, 24, and Aretha Brooks, 55, of Bowman were each charged with trafficking cocaine and meth, as well as possession of a weapon, ecstasy, Xanax, and marijuana.

Lexington County man sentenced to 40 years for Fish Hatchery Road murder

A 22-year-old man was convicted for murder by a Lexington County jury last week, says the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

City of Columbia hosting homebuyer workshop

The City of Columbia's Development Department is hosting a homebuyer workshop on Wednesday, February 21.

Bamberg residents work together to clean up community after tornado

Volunteers from various public sectors gathered together to clean up Bamberg after a Category EF-2 tornado recently hit the area, said county officials.

Claflin University receives Mellon Foundation grant for Humanities Hub

Claflin University was awarded a grant to help the school establish a Humanities Hub, said university officials.

SC Attorney General joins 27-state coalition supporting Texas' border defense barriers

The Attorney General's Office said Wilson believes that Texas is just trying to protect its citizens.

SC Lawmakers seek to opt-in food program

A group of Democratic state lawmakers are heading to Washington D.C. to ask congress for a waiver to opt-in to the summer food program.

9 people displaced following single-wide mobile home fire

Nine people in Lexington County are displaced after a mobile home fire, said fire officials.

Pet of the Week: Felix!

Felix is a young guy at just 8 months old, but is already so well mannered. In fact, he's been chosen as a staff member's "office dog!" But he would much rather be on your couch at home! Adopt him today from the Kershaw County Humane Society.