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CAMDEN BURIAL PROJECT: SC archaeologists work to give proper resting place to 14 Revolutionary War soldiers

Saturday, a funeral service will take place honoring the fallen soldiers.

Clarendon deputies investigate case of stolen trailers

The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating after someone allegedly stole two trailers from a home on Paxville Highway.

Veterans Affairs Honors 94 Year Old Volunteer With 15,000 Hours Of Service

Veterans Affairs honors 94-year-old volunteer for 15,000 hours of service

94-year-old Dorothy Dickert received an award for having more than 15,000 volunteer hours -- mostly spent calling Veterans to remind them of doctor's appointments.

Midlands men arrested on child sexual abuse material and related charges

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says Steven Brian Scott Jr., 28, and Daniel Lee Clark, 19, were arrested on five total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Sen. Lindsey Graham requests $4.2 million for SC law enforcement

According to his website, Graham requested a combined $4.2 million to help law enforcement officials across South Carolina and support projects that include new vehicles and equipment, information sharing, and upgraded 911 technology.

SLED charges former Travelers Rest Police officer with criminal sexual conduct in office

SLED agents charged a former Travelers Rest Police officer with Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Columbia-Richland Fire Dept. responds to mobile home fire in Eastover

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says they extinguished a fire in a mobile home earlier this afternoon.

AG Wilson asks Supreme Court for bench warrant in Jeroid Price case

South Carolina Attorney General Wilson released a statement regarding the Jeroid Price case.

No students injured in bus wreck on St. Andrews Rd.

No students are hurt after a school bus was involved in a collision in Irmo yesterday.

Sumter educator arrested for criminal solicitation of a minor

Sumter authorities arrested 54 year-old Andre Girard Johnson on criminal solicitation of a minor.

Crestwood High School coach arrested for assault and battery

Sumter deputies say Crestwood High School girls basketball coach Tony Wilson, 54, was arrested after allegedly harassing and assaulting two juvenile students.

Fort Jackson: Temporary road closure today between Gate 1, Strom Thurmond Blvd.

Fort Jackson announced Jackson Blvd. will be closed for all traffic between Gate 1 and Strom Thurmond Blvd.

Richland Library Friends and Foundation hosts 2023 spring book sale

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is hosting the 2023 Summer Book Sale.

Lexington Police: Woman wanted for trying to cash check with victim's ID

Lexington Police is asking the public's help in identifying an individual accused of a crime.

DHEC continues to monitor levels of PFAS in surface water sites

DHEC is keeping the state updated on findings now that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new maximum contaminant level standard for PFAS compounds found in drinking water.

CPD: Collision destroys power pole; eastbound lane of Broad River Rd. closed

Columbia Police say the eastbound lane of Broad River Road is closed after an overnight collision destroyed a power pole.

12-story student housing and retail development breaks ground on Gadsden Street

The building will be over 800,000 square feet and will include student housing, retail spaces, and a parking garage.

Recycle drop-off event at Columbia Place Mall

Richland County residents are encouraged to bring their recyclable materials to a drop-off event on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Columbia Place Mall.