Richland County program offering free vegetable, herb seeds to residents
A Richland Soil and Water Conservation District program is providing County residents with free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds.
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Lexington Police: No safety threat found at Meadow Glen Middle School
The Lexington Police Department says there was no safety threat found at Meadow Glen Middle school after investigating an email threat earlier today.
Happening Now: Go Red for Women at Columbia City Hall
It's National Go Red for Women Day and happening now the City of Columbia is hosting an event at City Hall to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
Dominion Energy continues tree trimming activities this week
Dominion Energy will continue tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the Greenview and Farrow Hills neighborhoods this week.
Columbia man sentenced 15 years on firearms, drug offenses
A Columbia man was sentenced to 15 years after he plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and to possession of a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.
Lexington Police investigating email threat at Meadow Glen Middle school
The Lexington Police Department is at Meadow Glen Middle school investigating a email threat.
Airport High School moving to eLearning today due to threat
Lexington School District Two says Airport High School is moving to an eLearning day today due to a threat this morning.
Kershaw Co. arrests man accused of sexual exploitation of minor
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a man they say now faces various charges in connection to alleged sex crimes.
BHM: Midlands teen featured on Good Morning America
In today's salute to black history we want to congratulate a young Midlands girl who is making history.
RCSD: 15 year-old Spring Valley High school student arrested for threats
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of a 15 year-old Spring Valley student in connection with recent school threats.
Investigations continue into Lexington and Richland school threats, district officials respond
Five schools within Lexington School Districts One and Two, and four schools within Richland School District Two have all received threats this week, either by phone or email.
Serve and Connect donates $10,000 towards helping people in need
Serve and Connect is getting some help in its effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities they serve.
Lexington District One schools return to normal schedule tomorrow
Lexington County School District One released an update on tomorrow's schedule following reports of a threat at Lexington High, Lexington Technology Center, White Knoll High and River Bluff High.
Richland Coroner identifies 70 year-old victim of hit-and-run
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the 70 year-old man who died following a hit-and-run incident in the 7500 block of Garners Ferry Road on Jan. 31.
RCSD: Former deputy terminated, arrested on grand larceny charge
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today's arrest and termination of former deputy sheriff Jason N. Edward after he was charged on four counts of Grand Larceny over $10,000 and one count of Conspiracy.
Colleton man convicted of ex-girlfriend's murder
A 38 year-old Colleton man who strangled his ex-girlfriend Anelia Simone Garvin in December 2018 was convicted of her killing.
Sumter Police: Additional suspects identified in auto body repair break-in, theft
Sumter officers have issued warrants for the arrest of 24 year-old Antonio Maurice Kelley and 20 year-old Daniel Terrell Jefferson for their involvement in the break-in and vehicle thefts from an auto body repair business in August.
OCSO: Subjects involved in criminal possession of catalytic converters arrested
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says two subjects were arrested in separate incidents for their involvement in the unlawful transportation/possession of 45 catalytic converters.
Calhoun deputies searching for alleged subject in car jacking
Sheriff Summers is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a subject in reference to an alleged car jacking that occurred on January 22 at the Enmarket.
Police: Man struck and killed by train
Investigators say it happened on the train tracks near Erie Street and I-126.
GE investing $50 million in Greenville with operation expansion
GE Appliances is investing $50 million in expanding their operations with a new distribution center in Greenville.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott condemns recent school threats
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced a statement condemning the recent threats that have occurred at multiple high schools this week.
Black History Month: Education, honor, and celebration
Nancy Tolson who is the Assistant Director of African American Studies at USC says one of the best ways to honor this month is by simply learning the history of African Americans.
UPDATE: Midlands schools move to E-learning due to bomb threat
Officials say a threatening email mentioned River Bluff High School and Lexington Technology Center. Lexington High School was also moved to E-learning because it shares a campus with the technology center. Spring Valley High School also affected.
DOJ arrests 19 people in multi-state drug ring
The Department of Juvenile (DOJ) has arrested nineteen people in connection to a multi-state drug ring that officials say was being run out of both Rock Hill, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.
