Rep. Clyburn and Midlands residents encourage fellow South Carolinians to vote early
Every county in the Palmetto State has at least one location where you can cast your vote early.
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Worker killed at Columbia Pepsi Bottling plant
A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says officers responded but no foul play was suspected.
"Black is a Rainbow Color" removed from school libraries,classrooms pending review
According to a statement released by Lexington-Richland School Dist. 5 the children's book "Black is a Rainbow Color" has been removed from school libraries following a formal challenge.
Kershaw K9 officer passes away
Investigators say Kolbie served in the department for ten years and in that time successfully located numerous criminals, missing children, and missing adults.
UPDATE: Missing 22 year-old with medical condition found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 22 year-old Danarius Heyward was found safe.
Columbia Police: murder suspect charged in shooting
Columbia Police Department announced that 19 year-old Kevin Darnell Jowers, Jr. is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
University of South Carolina drops its “UofSC” logo
The University of South Carolina is dropping its “UofSC” logo, a mark first adopted in 2019.
American Red Cross urges people to donate blood before holidays
The American Red Cross is asking the public to consider donating blood before the upcoming holidays.
Lexington PD hosts annual Fall Festival
The Lexington Police Department had their annual fall festival tonight.
Professor, students react to negative effects of polarized politics
Polarization in politics can affect who we vote for and even who we're friends with. Dr. Josh Meyer-Gutbrod, a Political Science professor for the University of South Carolina says polarization is used to drive votes.
DHEC holds S.C. Live Healthy Data Walk
DHEC held it's S.C. Live Healthy Data Walk data to show key findings of current public health data collected from the state health assessment survey and reports of communicable diseases from doctors and labs around the state.
Local Living: Adopt a pet from Lexington Co., Animal Services
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Deputies respond to shots fired near the Sumter Co. Fair
Investigators say the fair was briefly placed on lock down.
UPDATE: Coroner Rutherford identifies shooting victim as 21 year-old Greenville man
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified 21 year-old Sean M. Hakeem Jr., of Greenville, as the victim in a shooting incident that occurred Oct. 23 around 3 a.m., leaving another man injured.
UPDATE: Identity of woman found dead in Columbia apartment released by coroner
The identity of a woman found dead at a Columbia apartment complex has been released by Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford.
Deputies say shooting incident possible murder-suicide
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a possible murder-suicide that happened Oct. 25, before 2 a.m.
Sumter man sentenced to nine years for child sexual abuse material, say authorities
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Sumter County man has been sentenced for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Attorney General: Lexington man sentenced to eight years for sex crimes against minor
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sex crimes against a minor, says SC Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Early voting happening today in SC!
Head out to your early voting location today!
Bosch expanding operations in Dorchester County, creating 350 new jobs
Technology services company Bosch announced it will expand it's motor production operations in Dorchester County.
Pet of the Week: Thunder!
Meet our Pet of the Week, Thunder! This one-year old cuddle bug is a Shepard-Lab mix looking for his forever home. Adopt him for free this week at Lexington County Animal Services!
Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety releases new details in weekend shooting
The Orangeburg Public Safety Department is releasing new details surrounding a weekend shooting.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $625 million dollars
Powerball jackpot jumps to $625 million dollars, we have the winning numbers here
Local Living: Pet adoption special and spooky Saturday
A look at some Halloween events happening this week in the Midlands
ONE-ON-ONE: FBI agent provides cybersecurity tips for Midlands residents as online threats increase
While you may be safe from online threats when using your own devices, using a public computer can put you at risk from a cyber attack.
