According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur each year in the United States, and 85 South Carolinians died because of unintentional drowning.
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a 2025 shooting that happened at SC State University, said SLED.
Columbia Police is hosting block parties around the city this Summer, said officials.
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a Bowman male has been taken into custody in reference to a drive-by shooting.
The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park from the Moffatt Street entrance to the area under the Gervais Street Bridge that was closed due to flooding is now open, say city officials.
One of the Midlands favorite Fourth of July traditions returns to Lake Murray this Summer.
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy the Summertime.
During opening statements, Prosecutor Byron Gipson told the 12 jurors that 14-year-old Carmack-Belton was killed with malice, falsely believed to have shoplifted from Chow's store on Parklane Road. But Defense Attorney Jack Swerling painted a different picture, saying Chow only fired the weapon to save his son Andy's life.
Landing a Summer job may be tougher than ever for teens this year.
High school graduation season is here.
Weds, May 27, Prisma Health Children's Hospital received a gift of hope and healing.
Richland County deputies are investigating a stabbing that happened at a Midlands jail on Tuesday, said RCSD.
Sumter Police say a fatal shooting is being considered as isolated as an investigation continues.
Forest Acres Police say a man is in custody following a deadly domestic violence incident Tuesday, May 26.
Sumter County deputies are searching for a 63-year-old woman who was last seen at home, said the sheriff's office.
Officials with the Orangeburg County Fire District say a section of Highway 178 is closed due to flooding Tuesday night.
Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open following a vehicle fire on I-20 West at mile marker 103 in Kershaw Co.
In a vote of 26 to 18, the South Carolina Senate voted to effectively kill the contentious bill on congressional redistricting.
The cost of gas is down about two cents from Monday, May 25.
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night.
The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional district in hopes Republicans could gain an additional seat in the midterm elections.
Sheriff Leon Lott says a 13-year-old has been charged with a hate crime ordinance after being identified during a burglary investigation.
Lexington Police is searching for a 16-year-old who left his home on Monday evening, say police.
Early voting in South Carolina for the primaries begins on Tuesday.
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the driver killed after striking a deer and several trees on Monticello Road Tuesday.
