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SCSO: Teen last seen on Thursday found safe

Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen last seen on Thursday, says SCSO.

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The field of Republican candidates vying to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November ballots is nearly set, with at least 10 hopefuls filing their paperwork and launching into a two-week sprint toward the Aug. 11 special GOP primary.

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' at services drawing world leaders in Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation's more influential U.S. politicians at home and abroad, is being eulogized Tuesday as a “swashbuckling” public servant and “true American original” during memorial services in Washington.

Jermaine Johnson to hold 'special Lt. Governor announcement' this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — It seems South Carolina could know who Democratic Candidate for Governor Jermaine Johnson's pick for Lt. Governor will…

Help military children get a good start to the school year by donating back-to-school supplies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — ABC Columbia's Kelly Coakley talks with Jason Fowler of the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) about the agency's statewide back-to-school drive to support…

Johnson to announce running mate soon

Democratic candidate for governor and Representative Jermaine Johnson says he's picked a running mate.

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.