Mother arrested after juvenile escapee found in car with her
A 16-year-old, and her mother has been arrested after the juvenile escaped from DJJ on Sunday evening, said DJJ officials.
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South Carolina’s hands-free driving law goes into effect
Listen up drivers, the state's new hands free driving law goes into effect on Monday, Sept. 1.
SC troopers respond to vehicle fire on I-26 west in Calhoun County
SC troopers also responded to a vehicle fire on I-26 west in Calhoun County on Sunday, Sept 1.
SCHP: Driver killed in a wreck on I-26 east in Richland County
SC Highway Patrol says a driver was killed in a wreck on I-26 east in Richland County on Sunday, August 31.
Man last seen leaving his home on Sunday morning found safe
Richland County deputies say Dannie McCrae has been found safe.
Columbia PD searching for 56-year-old woman reported as missing by a loved one
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department's Special Victims Unit are searching for a 56-year-old woman reported as missing by a loved one, say the police dept.
No. 13 South Carolina plays ‘Beamerball’ to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in opener
Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams.
Charles Bierbauer, longtime CNN correspondent and former USC journalism dean, dies at age 83
Charles Bierbauer, former CNN correspondent and a past president of the White House Correspondents Association who later became dean of the University of South Carolina’s journalism program, has died. He was 83.
Labor Day Weekend Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion
The Powerball drawing on Labor Day weekend just got even bigger.
Local Living: The Final Home Stand
Local Living: The Final Home Stand
South Carolina asks Supreme Court to enforce trans bathroom ban
South Carolina has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let the state enforce its bathroom ban.
Brookland-Cayce High student found with handgun on campus
School district officials say on Friday around mid-morning, Brookland-Cayce High School administrators and the school resource officer were alerted by a tip about a handgun on campus.
Saluda Skyride debuts at Riverbanks Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has debuted its newest attraction on Friday, August 29.
Man charged with reckless vehicular homicide after SC trooper's death
On Friday, August 29, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office provided an update on the fatal collision that killed S.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Dennis Ricks.
Richland County deputies searching for woman last seen on Monday
Richland County deputies are searching for a woman last seen on Monday, say deputies.
Hawaiian and Japanese fusion restaurant holds grand opening for 'Surfin Sumo'
Surf's up in downtown Columbia.
Local Living: Vintage Market Days, free microchipping event, toiletry drive, Walk Against Domestic Violence
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to support.
Benedict College holds Fall Convocation, welcomes largest freshmen class in 7 years
This year's Fall Convocation for Benedict College marks the school's 156th anniversary -- welcoming the return of students and faculty to campus, including this year's freshmen class of over 600 new Tigers.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for alleged shoplifter targeting vape shops
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are seeking help identifying an alleged shoplifter accused of targeting vape shops.
Midlands man wins Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot after lucky guess
A lucky guess lead to a Midlands man winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, said lottery officials.
Lexington County Coroner identifies person who died in a vehicle vs. moped incident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. moped incident that happened this morning, said the coroner's office.
2 tickets bought in the Midlands lucky Wednesday night Powerball winners
Four tickets sold in South Carolina came within one number of winning the jackpot on Wednesday night, and two tickets in the Midlands are apart of the winning group, says SC Lottery officials.
Town of South Congaree police chief put on administrative leave after two-vehicle crash
The Town of South Congaree has put their police chief on administrative leave after multiple people were hospitalized due to a crash.
SC Dept. of Public Safety to increase law enforcement presence during Labor Day holiday weekend
Motorists across the state will see increased law enforcement presence and activity over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety conducts special enforcement during the Labor Day holiday period, says SCDPS.
Lexington Police updates residents on changes with E. Main Street from Taylor Drive
Lexington Police updates residents on changes with E. Main Street from Taylor Drive.
