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Murdaugh trial court clerk seeks dismissal of civil suit

The court clerk at the center of Alex Murdaugh's overturned murder convictions wants a federal judge to dismiss his civil suit against her.

SC workforce increases by nearly 10K

The number of people working in South Carolina continues to grow.

Revolutionary War soldier remains identified

As the country celebrates our 250th anniversary, USC researchers helped identify a teenage Revolutionary War soldier.

Fairfield County coroner identifies Shaw Airman drowned in Lake Wateree

The Fairfield County Coroner's Office says a Shaw Airman drowned in Lake Wateree.

Gov. McMaster, 1st lady Peggy McMaster cast votes for Republican nomination for governor race

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster were also among those at the polls Tuesday, June 23.

Runoff election results available after SC voters went to polls

SC voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the runoff election.

Denmark Police searching for missing 61-year-old man

Denmark Police are searching for a missing man.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (left) and state Attorney General Alan Wilson (right)

South Carolina voters will choose between two Trump-backed governor candidates in Republican runoff

South Carolina voters return to the polls Tuesday to finalize the Republican nominee for governor in a runoff election that has become a bruising grudge match between two of the state's leading politicians.

Man arrested in connection with Jerk Hut shooting

Richland County deputies say the person responsible for last week's shooting at a Midlands restaurant is in custody.

Lexington Police officers looking for woman accused of shoplifting at beauty store

Officers with the Lexington Police say they are looking for a woman accused of shoplifting at beauty store.

Columbia Police asking for help finding wanted 21-year-old

Columbia Police is asking for help finding a 21-year-old who is wanted in connection with a June 8 incident, say police.

RCSD pursuit with burglary suspect end in a collision, victim identified by coroner

Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a pursuit with a burglary suspect ended in a collision.

8 people arrested after drug, prostitution investigation

Eight people have been arrested Thursday after a drug and prostitution investigation, says Lexington County deputies.

Victim killed at an Orangeburg party has been identified

The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at a party on Sunday.

Up to $5k reward to find Orangeburg shooting suspect

The U.S. Marshals is offering a reward of up to $5k to find an Orangeburg man considered armed and dangerous.

RCSD searching for missing woman

Richland County deputies are searching for Shane Michelle Comer, who has been declared missing after last speaking with family on June 14.

Former RCSD deputy accused of taking watch from courthouse

A former deputy has been arrested on charges of petit larceny after the sheriff's department was notified of a potential theft, say deputies.

Local Living: Black Eats Week 803, Summer Break Cafes, Battle of the Badges, Toucan Tuesdays

Local Living: Events in the Midlands

Lexington Co. coroner releases autopsy results after missing woman's body found

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results of a woman who was reported as missing was found, says the coroner's office.

Unaccompanied Minors Policy put in place after fights at Finlay Park

Monday afternoon, June 22, Columbia Police and City of Columbia officials updated the response to fights that took place at Saturday's Juneteenth celebration.