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Donations being accepted for first responders battling Healthcare SC fire

Fairfield County officials say donations are being accepted for first responders as they battle the Healthcare SC fire.

RCSD investigators try to identify 2 in connection with multiple thefts at grocery store

RCSD investigators are trying to identify two people in connection with multiple thefts at a grocery store, say deputies.

Students taken to hospital after school bus crashes into home

Some Orangeburg County students have been taken a local hospital after a school bus with 42 students crashed, says district officials.

Parent arrested after child accused of bringing gun on school bus

RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a parent has been arrested after their child brought a gun on a school bus.

Columbia man accused of killing auto shop owner ssentenced to life in prison

A Columbia man accused of killing an auto shop owner in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.

2 killed in two-vehicle collision in Orangeburg identified

The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified two people killed in a two vehicle collision Monday.

Fairfield County fire at Healthcare SC facility still being monitored

Fairfield County officials say firefighters are still on site monitoring the situation at the Healthcare SC facility in Winnsboro.

Mission Lexington's mobile food pantry will be in Irmo Wednesday

Mission Lexington is taking its mobile food pantry on the road to Irmo on Wednesday.

West Columbia Police asking for public help finding teen

West Columbia Police is asking for public help finding a teen who is reported as a runaway, say police.

RCSD: Student arrested with gun on school grounds

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a 16-year-old was arrested for having a firearm on school grounds.

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

AP — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help…

DSS to launch healthy food program

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) will launch a food project to help SNAP households make healthier food choices.

EMS Closet collects clothes for students in need

With school back in full swing throughout the Midlands, one charity is working to ensure Midlands students are dressed for success.

Local Living: Special event for small business owners

Democrats approve new primary election calendar, SC picked first

The Democratic National Committee has chosen South Carolina to be the first state in the Democratic Presidential Primary process for 2028.

SC Primary runoff debate Tuesday

The race in the special GOP Primary Runoff for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat continues this week.

Newberry County deputies pause search for 3 suspects

Newberry County deputies say they've paused a search for three suspects believed to have stolen a car in Greenville Sunday.

LCSD: No man found with gun threatening people at Walmart

Lexington County deputies are investigating after they say they received a call about a shooting threat at the Red Bank Walmart.

Part of Garners Ferry Road closed after power lines took down

Part of Garners Ferry Road between Greenlawn Drive and Atlas Road has been closed to traffic at this hour after a dump truck took down some power lines, says Cola Fire.

Lexington Police searching for person accused of using stolen debt card to purchase food

Lexington Police is asking for the public's help finding someone accused of using a stolen debt card to purchase food, say police.

Gov. McMaster discusses vetoes of $15 billion state budget

Monday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster discussed his vetoes to the recently passed $15 billion state budget.

SCDOT to close Lost John Road bridge over Cabin Creek in Richland County for repairs

SC Dept. of Transportation will close and detour the Lost John Road bridge over Cabin Creek in Richland County for repairs beginning Monday, August 24.