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Lexington Co. arrests two men accused of distributing child pornography

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the arrest of two men accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Lexington Co. looks to partner with I.C.E to enforce immigration

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is working on a program they hope will give them the chance to join forces with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as I.C.E.

Mild recession could happen this year

UPDATE: 66 year-old missing woman safely located

Orangeburg deputies are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 66-year old woman who walked away from her residence.

Gas prices in Columbia decline, according to Gas Buddy

Gas prices in Columbia are down compared to last week.

DHEC's annual report shows 25% increase in SC drug overdose deaths

Director of Public Health with DHEC, Dr. Brannon Traxler, says the 2021 data shows the total number of drug overdose deaths increased by more than 25% from 2020 to 2021.

Deputies searching for suspect in school break in

Investigators say surveillance cameras at Edisto High School captured images of a man who broke into the school.

The Market at Richland Library seeks farmers, artisans

Richland Library is looking for farmer, bakers, local authors, and artisans to be vendors at this year's Market in April.

Anderson authorities seize $15 million in counterfeit sports merchandise

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced $15 million worth of counterfeit merchandise was seized from Kirk's Collectibles at the Anderson Mall on Feb. 8.

West Columbia man charged in drug case

A West Columbia man was arrested with multiple drug charges after narcotics agents allege he delivered drugs to his home last month.

Lexington men arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two Lexington men on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Lexington traffic alert: multiple lanes closed at Sunset Blvd./US-378

The Lexington Police issued a traffic alert at the intersection of Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Old Cherokee Road.

Midlands non-profit raising money for Turkey, Syria

More than 33,000 people are now dead after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Irmo Police investigating hit-and-run

Irmo Police are looking for multiple suspects involved in a hit-and-run in Irmo over the weekend.

Two Notch Rd. blocked as deputies investigate threat

Investigators say the situation has been resolved and Two Notch is back open.

Lexington Medical Center invites public to "therapy dog stress break" event

Lexington Medical Center is hosting a "therapy dog stress break" on Valentine's Day for the public and staff members to spend time with man's best friend as a way to help reduce stress and lower blood pressure.

Sumter Coroner releases name of single vehicle collision victim

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the name of the deceased victim of a single vehicle collision on US Hwy 15 North, south of Biddle Road in Sumter County.