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Two Sumter men arrested after drug investigation

Two sumter men are in custody after a drug investigation by law enforcement.

"Columbia has Spirit" -- CAE welcomes its newest airline with flights to three destinations

Spirit Airlines will now offer nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Newark, New Jersey, as well as Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Bus driver gives his version of Chester County April crash

Four days after a Lexington School District 2 bus overturned in Chester County, the driver of the bus wrote a letter documenting his version of events.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

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Woman accused of operating illegal retirement home found guilty on additional charges

A woman accused of operating an illegal retirement home where seniors were living in what police called deplorable conditions has been found guilty on two additional charges.

SCDMV to close Blythewood branch

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that the Blythewood location will be closing next month.

SCDOT to shift traffic to new Broad River Road Bridge

SCDOT says traffic will shift to the new Broad River Road bridge at the I-20 interchange.

SC governor holds hurricane tabletop exercise

South Carolina Emergency Management Division and other agencies will take part in the governor’s hurricane tabletop exercise on Thursday, June 5.

Camden boat ramps reopen after rescue in Wateree River

All Camden area boat ramps are back open following a water rescue in the Wateree River on Wednesday, June 4.

Scammers claim to be from SCDMV

Several Midlands law enforcement agencies have issued a new scam warning.

Update: Woman killed in South Lake Drive collision has been identified

The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a two vehicle collision on South Lake Drive Thursday morning.

Couple wins $100,000 on scratch-off after burger run

A burger run ended with a lottery win for a Midlands couple, according to SC Lottery officials.

Toucan Tuesdays returns to Riverbanks Zoo

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays.

Richland County deputies searching for 19-year-old in connection with May shooting

Richland County deputies are searching for a 19-year-old in connection with a May shooting, said investigators.

SCSO: Man with machete, drugs found unconscious behind the wheel

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrest a man they say was armed and unconscious while behind the wheel of his car and also accused of having with narcotics with him.

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CPD: 1 person taken to hospital, driver cited after Wednesday morning collision

Columbia Police Department Traffic Safety officers say a 29-year-old driver has been cited for reckless driving, disregarding a traffic control device, and driving without insurance.

McMaster discusses details of state budget for FY 2025-2026

At a press conference Wednesday morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the release of the final state budget, including 11 vetoed lines, for the upcoming fiscal year.