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UPDATE: Sumter Police release more information on Whitetail Circle shooting deaths

Sumter Police have released more information regarding last night's shooting deaths of three children and two adults at a Whitetail Circle home.

Columbia man involved in shooting sentenced to 46 months in prison

55 year-old Eric Grier was sentenced to over three years in prison after a vehicle chase led to the discovery of a firearm.

Albemarle Corporation selects Chester County for SC operations

Albemarle Corporation is establishing operations in Chester County.

Lawmakers, Community Members Join In Prayer

SC lawmakers, community members join together at 61st Annual Prayer Breakfast

Hundreds of community members and local lawmakers joined together in prayer this morning at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

West Columbia Police searching for missing 31 year-old male

The West Columbia Police Department needs your help finding a man who went missing this week.

Former employees sue Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ restaurant

A new lawsuit was filed this week against Columbia restaurant Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ and General manager Jeff Harrison on allegations of racism, violence, and intimidation.

Lexington Police looking for minivan driver who allegedly stole checks from church

The Lexington Police Department is searching for the unknown driver of a minivan, who allegedly stole several checks from the Harvest Church mailbox on Sunset Boulevard on Jan. 26.

UPDATE: Gas leak fixed on Newnham Drive, open to traffic

Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a gas leak has been fixed on Newnham Drive and traffic is moving as normal.

Cirba Solutions building $300 million flagship operations in Richland County

A battery management and materials company announced plans to build its state-of-the-art flagship operations in Richland County.

Sumter School District releases statement on shooting that left 3 children, 2 adults dead

The Sumter County School District has released a statement after three children and two adults were found dead after a domestic related shooting that occurred last night before 11:30 p.m. on Whitetail Circle.

Columbia City council approves amendment to test wastewater

The City of Columbia wants to make sure wastewater in the Capital city is in prime condition for all of the current and future developments that will grace the area.

Two men accused in deadly armed robbery arrested

Two men are in custody tonight in connection with a deadly robbery in Lee county.

Local Living: Concert in Gardens, Studio 54

Here's a look at some of the events happening here in the Midlands in your Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health

Bluff Road Armory to host "Veterans Experience Action Center"

Officials are calling the event the "Veterans Experience Action Center," and will take place Thursday March 23rd, Friday March 24th, and Saturday March 25th -- each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Richland Coroner: Identity of victim in house fire on Wilkes Road released

Richland Coroner Rutherford has released the name of the victim of a house fire on Wilkes Road around 5:30 a.m. on March 21.

DHEC confirms rabid bat found in Richland County

DHEC confirmed that three people were exposed to a rabid bat after it was found near Kershaw Street and Butler Street in Columbia.

Beaufort man ordered to pay $3 million in restitution for tax evasion

A 78 year-old man was ordered to pay the IRS $3,097,582 in restitution after pleading guilty of tax evasion.

City of Orangeburg to host Queen and Princess of Roses Pageant

Applications for Orangeburg's annual Queen and Princess of Roses Pageant are now being accepted!

Ft. Jackson to open first Soldier Performance Readiness Center

Fort Jackson will open it's first Soldier Performance Readiness Center on March 24.

Electric Energy company expanding in Lexington County

Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. is expanding their business in Lexington with a $52 million investment.

West Columbia's Riverwalk Park Amphitheater entrance to close for renovations

The City of West Columbia's Riverwalk Park Amphitheather entrance and parking lot will be closed starting on March 22 for repairs and renovations on the bathrooms.