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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar theft from clients

He was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud, one count bank fraud, five counts of wire fraud, and 14 counts of money laundering.

Police: Man used fake ID to withdraw thousands from victim's account

Investigators say it happened at First Palmetto Bank on August 14th.

Local Law enforcement take part in Child Passenger Safety Week

It is Child Passenger Safety Week in the Midlands

Alex Murdaugh plans to do something he hasn’t yet done in court — plead guilty

Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is expected to step before a judge Thursday and do something he hasn’t done in the two years since his life of privilege and power started to unravel: plead guilty to a crime.

Dept. of Corrections investigates inmate death as homicide

The South Carolina Department of Corrections says an inmate was found dead in his cell Tuesday morning.

SCHP investigate deadly Oconee County accident

The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to look into the cause of a deadly accident involving two cars in Oconee County

Over 100 employers awaited jobseekers at SC Works Midlands career fair

"Their talents are in high demand. You know you look around, there's different careers to choose from, whether it's working for local government, working for private industries. It's wonderful to have options and we want to place their talent with a career they're comfortable with," says City of Columbia Councilman Will Brennan.

Sumter Police investigating shooting that left one man dead and another injured

Sumter Police say they are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured

Governor's office: Books for Less opening new SC warehouse distribution operation

The SC Governor's office announced that Books for Less is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs

South Carolina women senators who fought abortion ban to receive JFK Profile in Courage award

During the filibuster the senators - Republicans Katrina Shealy, Sandy Senn, and Penry Gustafson, Democrat Margie Bright Matthews, and independent Mia McLeod — took turns “describing the complexities of pregnancy and the reproductive system, the dangers of lack of access to contraception, and inadequate privacy laws,” award officials said in written release.

Rep. James E. Clyburn writing book about eight Black congressmen from the 19th century

U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn is working on a history book he calls a “passion project”: The story of the eight Black congressmen who represented South Carolina in the decades immediately following the Civil War.

Police: Caretaker stole $25K in jewelry, silverware from wheelchair bound woman

Police say they recovered most of the stolen items at area pawn shops.

Traffic upgrades to Summit Parkway/Summit Ridge Drive in Northeast Richland Co.

Summit Parkway and Summit Ridge Drive in Northeast Richland County are scheduled for upgrades

USC holds first State of the University

University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis delivered his first state of the University address Tuesday.

CPD now investigating 'suspicious' death as homicide

The death of a 66 year old woman that began as a 'suspicious' death is now being investigated as a homicide by Columbia Police.

Employers collaborate during "Workforce Development Symposium" at Williams-Brice Stadium

"Just imagine if we could fill those 80,000 jobs. That would create billions more in economic activity, so that's the challenge that we're here to discuss today," says Bob Morgan, President of the SC Chamber of Commerce.

State Agencies, Richland County host Scout Motors Q&A

Representatives from Richland County and participating state agencies host question and answer for Richland County Residents about Scout Motors

Local Living: Irmo Okra Strut set for this month

Get ready for the Irmo Okra Strut

Lethal Injection Shield Law Passes House

Governor: SC now able to carry out executions by lethal injection

Per the Governor's office, Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Corrections informed the S.C. Supreme Court today that the department is now prepared to carry out executions by lethal injection.

Governor's office announces New Data Center investing $1 billion in SC facility

QTS Date Centers is making a $1 billion investment in York County.

Columbia Police: Suspicious death of 66-year-old now being investigated as murder

Columbia Police say the suspicious death of a 66-year-old female on Byron Road is now being investigated as a murder

Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Colonial Life Arena

Are you ready to roar? Jurassic World Live Tour will arrive at Colonial Life Arena for five performances from January 19-21, 2024.

SC Heart Gallery debuts at Midlands Mall to help foster care children find homes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There are currently more than 400 children in South Carolina awaiting adoption, say officials. Now there is a new location for those considering adoption. The Gallery aims to match these children with…