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Gov. McMaster orders flags to be flown half-staff in observance of Memorial Day

Governor Henry McMaster ordered the flags atop the State Capitol be flown at half-staff on May 29 until noon in observation of Memorial Day.

Lexington One provides update regarding school bus accident

Lexington Co. School District One says all 17 students and the bus driver involved in a May 25 school bus accident at A.C. Bouknight Road and Pond Branch Road have been released from the hospital.

2 arrested in alleged car jacking, robbery in Newberry County

Newberry authorities are investigating a possible car jacking and robbery in the Elanor/Wise Street area.

Lexington Coroner releases identity of Fox Fire Drive homicide victim

The Lexington Coroner released the identity of a man who died due to a single gunshot wound to the head.

SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver makes statement on Lexington One school bus collision

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver released a statement on the Lexington One school bus collision that happened on Thursday at an intersection near Gilbert in Lexington County.

School bus and tanker truck collide in South Carolina; 18 sent to hospital

A spokesperson for Lexington District One says a school bus was involved in an accident and multiple students were injured some transported to the hospital.

Lexington Coroner ID's man in fatal motorcycle accident

Lexington Co. Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the individual who died in a motorcycle accident on May 25 at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Columbia Police: Shooting at 1316 Liberty Hill Ave. left two 17 year-olds injured

Columbia Police is investigating last night's non-fatal shooting at 1316 Liberty Hill Ave.

Judge places temporary injunction on new SC abortion law

Ultimately Judge Newman placed an injunction on the law which will now head to the state Supreme Court.

SCSO: Man wanted for stealing $40,000 worth of boneless chicken

Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for stealing $40,000 worth of Boneless Chicken Breast from Pilgrim's Pride on May 9.

Richland One graduating seniors receive surprise message from Shaquille O'Neal

Richland District One high school graduating seniors received a surprise message from a NBA legend!

Man arrested after allegedly breaking windows of two vehicles on Pavilion St.

The Columbia Police says a man has been arrested on auto-breaking and larceny charges.

RCSD: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center detainee injured in stabbing

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says one detainee was injured after an overnight incident at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Water service disrupted in Jenkinsville

Jenkinsville Water Co. President Gregory Ginyard says the community experienced a water main break and they are working to repair the issue.

Columbia PD searches for missing man in need of medication

Columbia Police need your help finding a missing person that could be in danger.

White House officials, GOP reportedly near debt limit deal

The New York Times is reporting top White House officials are saying they are closing in on a deal to raise the debt limit, and spending cuts.

42 million Americans to hit roads, skies for Memorial Day weekend

42 million Americans are expected to enjoy as much of it as they can as they travel ahead of Memorial Day.

DHEC launches online voluntary patient registry for Sickle Cell disease

State health officials are taking steps to better treat people with sickle cell disease.

"It's ok to not be ok," help and resources available for mental health

Barnes believes showing empathy and listening are the best things folks can do to help others. "You don't have to have all the answers. I think sometimes people get scared that they have to be there to help solve things or know exactly what to say, and you don't have to have all the answers, or know the exact next thing to say, and that's normal," Barnes says.