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SC State Agriculture Commissioner speaks about $12 billion farm aid package

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday, Dec. 9, for farmers impacted by the trade war.

Leaders gathered for USC's nuclear summit

The University of South Carolina's College of Engineering and Computing hosted their Nuclear Summit Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Family of six displaced after officials say space heater caused house fire

Three adults and three children are displaced from their home on Candlelite Drive in Columbia after officials say a space heater caused a fast-moving fire.

3 more arrest made in connection to November shooting

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says that three more arrests have been made in connection with the fatal November 17 shooting that happened in Orangeburg.

Federal Reserve starts 2-day meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Federal Reserve started a two-day meeting in which it is expected to cut the federal funds rate.

RCSD: Man arrested for several offenses following live TV traffic stop

RCSD says a man was arrested for several offenses following a traffic stop featured on On Patrol: Live.

DPH reports 27 new measles cases since last update

The SC Dept. of Public Health says measles cases continue to grow in connection to the Upstate outbreak.

Irmo FD control early morning Tuesday fire

Irmo Fire crews worked together with CRFD to control an early morning house fire, says IRD.

Coroner asks for public help identifying man after weekend collision

Richland County Coroner's Office is asking the public for help identifying a pedestrian who died in a collision on Saturday, December 6.

6 displaced after space heater causes home fire

Columbia-Richland Fire Department says firefighters worked a space heater fire on Monday afternoon.

Sumter Police searching for 14-year-old last seen at home

Sumter Police are searching for a 14-year-old who was last seen at his home, say police.

State officials join Wreaths Across America to honor state’s veterans

State officials joined Wreaths Across America to honor the state’s veterans at the South Carolina Veterans Memorial.

Local Living: SC Ballet holiday shows

More Americans say finances are worse

A rising number of Americans are concerned about their wallets and bank accounts.

Two face multiple gun, drug charges after traffic stop

Lexington County investigators say two people are facing multiple gun, and drug charges after a traffic stop.

SCDC: Officials find drone delivered contraband at SC prison

SC Dept. of Corrections says some folks seem to have been planning an early holiday Old Bay crab boil and steak dinner.

Lexington Police need help identifying two alleged thieves

Lexington Police need help identifying two alleged thieves after a incident on Harmon Street in November, say police.

Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh's trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits

The former court clerk in South Carolina who helped out with the murder trial of attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Monday to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court.

Governor and First Lady hold annual Christmas Open House

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster held their annual Christmas Open House at the Governor's Mansion on Sunday afternoon.

4 arrested following domestic dispute in Sumter

According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, four adults were arrested Saturday following a domestic dispute that escalated into gunfire on Edgehill Road.