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Local Living: Createathon
SCGOP files lawsuit to limit primary voting to registered Republicans
The South Carolina Republican Party has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to change who can vote in Republican primary elections, arguing that the state’s open primary system violates the party’s First Amendment rights.
Orangeburg Co. investigators seek help identifying 3 accused of damaging local warehouse
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are seeking help in identifying three people accused of more than $1M in damages to a local warehouse.
SCHP: SC-6 back open after collision
SC Highway Patrol says SC-6 is now back open as well as WE Jeffcoat Road and Blackville Road after a collision.
SCHP investigating fatal hit and run
Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly hit and run accident.
State health officials confirm two animals test positive for rabies
State health officials have confirmed two animals tested positive for rabies.
Owner of home escapes after fire break out in home
CRFD says the owner of a Morninglo Lane home was able to escape after a fire broke out Tuesday night.
Mark your calendars for South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend
South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend happening Aug. 7-9, 2026. Crysty Vaughan has details.
Overnight lane closure to take place on Columbia Avenue/US-378
Lexington Police say there will be overnight lane closure on an eastbound lane of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Berly Street beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m.
More than 200 guns off the streets in the Midlands
More than 200 guns are off the streets in the Midlands.
How to best avoid the diarrhea-causing parasite known as cyclospora
A warm-weather stomach bug is making more people sick this summer than usual.
Fairfield County arrest leads to drug, firearm charges
Fairfield County deputies say an arrest leads to drug, and firearm charges on Wednesday.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for person of interest in connection with burglary
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a person of interest in connection with a burglary.
Lexington County Animal Services in urgent need of forever, foster homes for dogs, cats
Lexington County Animal Services say they are in urgent need of forever and foster homes for dogs and cats.
Local Living: Carolina Food Truck Festival, Toucan Tuesdays, Friday Night Laser Lights, Reggaetronic
Local Living: Summer events
1 killed, 1 injured in head-on collision on Cane Savannah Road in Sumter
Highway Patrol says one person was killed and another injured following a head-on collision on Cane Savannah Road Monday.
Lightning strike causes house fire on Hunters Pond Drive Monday night
Columbia firefighters say a lightning strike caused a house fire on Hunters Pond Drive Monday night, with no injuries reported.
Candidate named Clemson University president decides not to take the job
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - After naming its next president in May, Clemson University announced Monday that the selected candidate is keeping his current job. According to the university, the Board of Trustees was…
Richland County man arrested, charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A Richland County man was arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
SCSO: Man last seen on Monday found safe
Sumter County deputies say Holliday has been located and is safe.
Police: 14 charged in attempts to sexually exploit children online
Police in Irmo say an undercover investigation into attempts to sexually exploit children online lead to 14 arrests.
Fairfield County Coroner identifies passenger after Sunday vehicle incident
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the passenger that died in a vehicle incident in the early hours of Sunday, says the coroner's office.
Weekend incident on Lake Wateree claim lives of 2 Charlotte women
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified two people who loss their lives over the weekend on Lake Wateree, says the coroner's office.
