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Sumter County deputies asking for public help finding 17-year-old runaway

Sumter County deputies are asking for public help finding a 17-year-old runaway, says SCSO.

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks to attendees at the SC Democratic Party's Blue Palmetto Dinner on May 29, 2026. AP Photo Courtesy: Meg Kinnard BY JOEY CAPPELLETTI AND MEG KINNARD Updated 5:37 PM EDT, July 24, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina…

SC Pride's Revelry Gala returns to State Museum August 1st

The evening will feature a special appearance and performance by Kenya Pleaser, who recently represented South Carolina on the national stage as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18.

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday…

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FCSO: 2 arrested on drug charges

Fairfield County deputies arrested two suspects on drug charges.

Columbia man sentenced to life for 2023 murder

A Columbia man will spend life in prison for a 2023 murder in Lexington County.

Rep. Ralph Norman files to appear on ballot for special primary

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the upcoming Senate election are making it official.

Town of Chapin’s mayor respond to town council no-confidence vote

The Town of Chapin’s mayor says he's not going anywhere following a vote of no-confidence by the Town Council.

Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election

South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and elevating more racially diverse states.

Richland County man sentenced in relation to illegally possessing firearm

A Columbia man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, says the DOJ.

Lexington Police looking for person accused of using victim's credit card

Lexington Police are looking for a person accused of using a victim's credit card to purchase things at a grocery store.

How to avoid the "explosive diarrhea" causing parasite known as cyclospora

"People report explosive diarrhea for weeks and this is as unpleasant as it sounds," says Dr. Albrecht.

Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision on US-21 in Orangeburg

The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on US-21 Thursday.

US military says it’s launching new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, center, reviews an honor guard as he is welcomed by the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, left, during his official welcoming ceremony in…

Conference committee reaches agreement on 2026-2027 state budget

A conference committee has reached an agreement on the 2026-2027 state budget.

Orangeburg man charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that an Orangeburg man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile.

Deputies: Child severely injured by dog

Richland County deputies say a child is recovering after suffering severe injuries from a dog bite Thursday.

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber as members debate a series of measures including a continuing resolution to fund the government and a spending package for the Iran war, at the Capitol…

Lee corrections officer pleads guilty to accepting over $500k in bribery scheme

Authorities say she would then receive a portion of the cash proceeds and bribes -- and use the money on high-end items including $50,000 on designer clothing, $6,000 on a Brazilian Butt Lift and chin liposuction, and thousands for two luxury vehicles.