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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.

SCHP: One killed in hit and run

Troopers say at 5:50am, a white sedan pulled out in front of a Trailblazer on Pond Branch Rd. near Bethlehem Circle.

Local Living: Pet Adoption Special

Local Living: All this month, Columbia Animal Services will be offering adoptions for $13.00

Deputies investigating after body found in hotel room

Investigators say a woman with a gunshot wound to the upper body was found in one of the hotel rooms.

South Carolina State Fair featuring new exhibits, food and more

This year at the South Carolina State Fair there is an exhibit about Princess Diana.

Newberry suspect arrested after days on the run

Deputies began the search for Peterson on Oct. 12 after they say he tried to break into a home in the Stoney Hill community.

Elementary school student hit by car

Officials with Richland School District one say a student at Mill Creek Elementary School was hit by a car this morning.

Columbia residents supporting Palestine and Israel demonstrate downtown

While Columbia’s protests were peaceful, some Jewish people see no peaceful end to the Israeli conflict.

SC high school students learn about physics at hands-on state fair event

The goal of Physics Day is to get more students into STEM and show them how physics is at work in the real world. Clawson says this is the best way to learn the subject.