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Calhoun County ordinance effective date extended

The Sandy Run Calhoun Volunteer Fire District says the council has voted to change the effective date of the new ordinance to July 1.

SC House passes private school voucher bill

SC House lawmakers have passed a bill that allows parents to receive vouchers for private schools.

Sumter man arrested Tuesday morning following a reported domestic incident

A Sumter man was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of second-degree domestic violence following a reported domestic incident, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Books-A-Million to hold discussion event for Dawn Staley's new book

Books-A-Million presents Dawn Staley, "Uncommon Favor" event which will be held at the end of the month.

UPDATE: Fort Jackson identifies trainee found dead

A basic combat training soldier was found dead during training on Thursday, April 24th, according to the Fort Jackson Garrison Public Affairs Office.

Fire leads to partial roof collapse at Quick Street home

A Quick Street home received a partial roof collapse after a Thursday night, said ODPS Fire Department.

Newberry College extends support to Limestone University community amid closure

In a gesture of solidarity and support, Newberry College is reaching out to the Limestone University community, offering a range of benefits to ensure continuity and care for students, faculty, and staff during challenging times.

Treasurer Curtis Loftis releases statement on Office of Inspector General review

SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has released a statement on the Office of Inspector General review on Friday, said the Treasurer's Office.

Two students arrested for bringing weapons to Brookland Cayce High School

Cayce Police say two Brookland Cayce High School students were arrested for bringing guns to school Thursday.

S.C. State University opens doors to Limestone College students

South Carolina State University opens their doors to Limestone College students looking to complete their higher education

Lexington-Richland Five held annual Job Olympics for students to showcase talents

Non-diploma students of Lexington-Richland Five took part in the district's annual Job Olympics Thursday morning.

Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. files counterclaim after investigator accused of lying

"I am not gonna let somebody publicly defame and try to destroy one of my people when they've done absolutely nothing wrong," says Lott.

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“I thought it was a joke,” says Midlands Million Dollar Winner

Lottery officials said when a Columbia man was notified that he’d won $1 million in a drawing, he didn’t believe it.

Sumter Police searching for Orangeburg County woman accused of using counterfeit bills

Sumter Police is searching for an Orangeburg County woman who is wanted on charges after counterfeit bills were used to purchase items at local businesses, according to police.

CPD: Man accused of shooting man during armed robbery arrested

Columbia PD has arrested a man accused of a shooting a man during an armed robbery, say police.

Medical marijuana bill in South Carolina faces uphill battle

South Carolina is one of only eight states in America that does not allow any form of medical marijuana.

SCDOT to conduct night-time ramp closure on I-20 Eastbound in Kershaw County

South Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting a night-time ramp closure at Exit 87 (White Pond Road) off-ramp on I-20 eastbound for road work.