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SC Election Commission: Voter turnout strong for Republican Primary

Officials with the South Carolina Election Commission say voter turnout has been strong for Tuesday, Aug. 11’s primary with well over 100 thousand votes cast so far.

SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver visit Midlands' schools to recognize students' achievements for 2025 SC Ready

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver visited Midlands schools Tuesday.

RCSD: Midlands mosque leader arrested again, facing additional charge

Sheriff Leon Lott says a Midlands mosque leader was arrested on an additional criminal sexual conduct charge.

RCSD: 23-year-old last seen leaving apartment buildings found safe

Richland County deputies say the 23-year-old was found safe.

1 charged in connection with 20-year-old Sumter man's murder

Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis says a person has been identified and charged with the murder of a 20-year-old Sumter man.

Sumter County deputies on scene at fatal Dalzell area shooting

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office investigators are at the scene of a fatal shooting on Drayton Drive in the Dalzell area, says SCSO.

Early afternoon traffic stop leads to 2 arrests in Prosperity

An early afternoon vehicle chase led to two arrests in the Prosperity area of Newberry County, say deputies.

South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham

Just two months after nominating Lindsey Graham to return to the U.S. Senate, South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots Tuesday in a special primary to pick a replacement following the sudden death of the president's close ally.

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday,…

Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance

President Donald Trump holds up an image taken from his Truth Social account as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. watches during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug.…

Former Governor Mark Sanford stops by Five Points shop while on campaign trail

Graham wasn't the only candidate in town Monday.

Sen. Darline Graham campaigns in the Midlands

GOP candidates for the late Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat are hitting the campaign trail in Columbia ahead of Tuesday's special primary.

Local Living: Back-to-school drive, Sistercare's toiletry drive, Soda City Comic Con, Toucan Tuesdays

Local Living: Ways to give back the Midlands!

SC gas average $3.48 a gallon

The average price of gas in South Carolina fell for the second week in a row.

Voters head to polls Tuesday in Special GOP Senate Primary

Voters head to polls Tuesday in Special GOP Senate Primary. Crysty Vaughan has more in our Vote 2026 Coverage

SCDOT to conduct traffic shift operation on I-20 Westbound over the Wateree River in Kershaw County

SCDOT will conduct traffic shift operations on I-20 Westbound over the Wateree River in Kershaw County, say officials.

Openai Reaches Agreement With U.s. Defense Department

SC attorney general demands transparency from OpenAI after breach

Attorney General Alan Wilson says he is joining a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency from OpenAI.

Powerball rises to $905 million

The Powerball jackpot is closing in on a billion dollars after no one won Saturday night, August 8’s grand prize.

SCDVA holding back-to-school drive

It is back to school time and that means lots of school supplies.

Murdaugh pre-trial hearing set for Friday

The next pre-trial hearing for Alex Murdaugh's double murder re-trial will be Friday, August 14, at the Lexington County courthouse.

Pelion Police Chief reminds residents to close garage doors

Pelion Police Chief Chris Garner says that an open garage door is an open invitation for criminals to help themselves to your property.

Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary

Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who was catapulted from obscurity last month when she was appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate.