Beaufort man ordered to pay $3 million in restitution for tax evasion
A 78 year-old man was ordered to pay the IRS $3,097,582 in restitution after pleading guilty of tax evasion.
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City of Orangeburg to host Queen and Princess of Roses Pageant
Applications for Orangeburg's annual Queen and Princess of Roses Pageant are now being accepted!
Ft. Jackson to open first Soldier Performance Readiness Center
Fort Jackson will open it's first Soldier Performance Readiness Center on March 24.
Electric Energy company expanding in Lexington County
Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. is expanding their business in Lexington with a $52 million investment.
West Columbia's Riverwalk Park Amphitheater entrance to close for renovations
The City of West Columbia's Riverwalk Park Amphitheather entrance and parking lot will be closed starting on March 22 for repairs and renovations on the bathrooms.
DHEC’S State Government Career Fair happening next week
If you are on the job hunt, the Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting a state government career fair next Thursday.
State Dept. of Transportation gives updates on I-77 bridge project
The State Department of Transportation is giving updates on their I-77 Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project.
Columbia Fire Dept.: House fire caused by space heater
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire on Wilkes Road after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
SLED: Greenville man charged with child sex crimes
SLED agents charged 35 year-old Justin Stoddard on March 16 with several counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
RCSD: One person dead after shooting at Creek Drive
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a shooting that left one person dead.
Deputies: Two charged for shooting death of man selling dog at KFC in Bishopville
Lee County deputies have arrested two men for the shooting death of a man selling a dog at a KFC last month in Bishopville.
Pet of the Week: Bridget
Shelter officials say Bridget was found running the back roads of Lexington County, where they say she had been dumped. At just a year old, Bridget is as sweet as can be and is patiently waiting her 'furever' home! Can you help?
Department of Juvenile Justice launches new Credible Messengers mentoring initiative
Mack McGhee with the DJJ says a new mentoring program called "Credible Messengers" will allow the young men at their facility to have daily interactions with mentors who have previously been in prison or detained themselves.
City of Columbia looks for volunteers for traffic study
The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers for a traffic study to better understand who uses the roadways, streets, and sidewalks.
Lexington Co. Sheriff warns of phone scam
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of a scam that is once again making the rounds.
City of Columbia holding special election for District Four on March 28
The City of Columbia is holding a special election for District Four on March 28
Red Cross to light up buildings across SC for Giving Day
The American Red Cross is celebrating 'March is Red Cross Month' by lighting up significant and historical monuments and buildings in red across the state.
"Social Work Breaks Barriers" -- Social workers honored during month of March
Director of Communications and External Affairs with DSS, Connelly-Anne Ragley, says social workers are there for families at all hours -- getting to the bottom of issues they're facing and providing them with ideas, resources, and solutions to help.
Local Living: Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival
A look at some Spring happenings in the Midlands
Governor McMaster signs bill to bring to Scout Motors to Blythewood
The agreement includes a $1.3 billion incentive package for Scout Motors.
Governor's office: ZEB Metals establishing first South Carolina operations
ZEB Metals, as part of a newly established joint venture with Glencore, will develop operations in Berkeley County
Furniture from Murdaugh Moselle property up for auction
Items from the Murdaugh family's former home on Moselle Road are up for auction in Georgia this week, The Liberty Auction House in Pembroke confirmed Monday.
Governor McMaster officially signs bill for Scout Motors development in Richland County
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Scout Motors and members of the General Assembly for a bill signing of H. 3604, the Scout Motors bill
Prices at the Pump are down in the Midlands
Gas Buddy reports the average gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week
Buster Murdaugh releases statement on Stephen Smith death
Recently Smith's family has started a GoFundMe to fund the exhumation of his body to conduct an independent autopsy.
