Governor Henry McMaster declares May Hurricane Preparedness Month
Governor Henry McMaster has declared May Hurricane Preparedness Month.
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South Carolina lawmakers consider a nearly $18,000 pay raise
The South Carolina Senate has voted what is effectively an $18,000-a-year pay raise into the state's spending plan for the next budget year.
Field day goes high tech at a Midlands high school
Field day went high tech today at a Midlands high school.
Two Sumter brothers, Georgia man face federal charges of international money laundering
Two brothers out of Sumter -- 28-year-old Nassir Ullah, 32-year-old Naim Ullah, and 49-year-old Puquan Huang out of Buford, Georgia operated two storefronts in Sumter to help hide their scheme.
South Carolina's Teacher of the Year ceremony
South Carolina's teacher of the year is from right here in the Midlands.
Local Living: Kinetic Derby Day
Local Living: Kinetic Derby Day
2.3 magnitude earthquake hits Elgin
There was a whole lot of shaking going on in Elgin on Thursday morning, April 24.
SPD: 2 charged after construction tools stolen from historic site
Two men have been charged after multiple tools and accessories were stolen from a historic structure under renovation, said Sumter PD.
UPDATE: Fairfield County deputies capture suspect in manhunt
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office K9s and SLED K9s are conducting a manhunt in the area of the boat landing on Highway 215 in Jenkinsville, say the sheriff's office.
SCDOT to temporarily close I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close and detour the I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for paving beginning at 9 p.m. tonight.
Sumter man arrested on marijuana distribution charge following traffic stop, deputies say
A Sumter man has been arrested on a marijuana distribution charge following a Tuesday traffic stop, said Sumter Co. deputies.
Antisemitic incidents on college campuses increase, overall SC incidents decrease: ADL
Antisemitic incidents on college campuses in the Southeast have increased, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) annual audit.
Law enforcement host Ceasefire Columbia in support of gun violence prevention
Columbia Police Chief ‘Skip’ Holbrook and law enforcement hosted Ceasefire Columbia on Wednesday night.
Three accused of trafficking meth arrested during traffic stop
Three people accused of trafficking meth are arrested during a routing traffic checkpoint
AG Alan Wilson demanding City of Columbia remove ban on faith-based counseling
Attorney General Alan Wilson says he is demanding the City of Columbia remove its ban on a controversial form of therapy for minors.
USC's College of Arts and Sciences naming ceremony
USC's College of Arts and Sciences has a new name.
Rally held at SC State House in support of hate crimes bill
Demonstrators gathered at the State House on Wednesday, April 23, to call for the passage of a hate crimes bill.
New "South Carolina-Israel Legislative Caucus" sparks support and backlash at Statehouse
"South Carolina doesn't need Zionist money! This is blood money!!" the man shouted, as he was taken out of the Statehouse by law enforcement.
Local Living: Kane Brown at Monster Jam, Sweet Potato Festival, Kinetic Derby Day, Universoul Circus
Local Living: Events to check out this Spring!
Sumter County deputies arrest third suspect in connection with 2022 homicide
Sumter County deputies arrested a third suspect in connection with a homicide in 2022.
RCSD: 3 additional arrests in relation to Blythewood shooting
Richland County Sheriff's Department have announced that there have been three additional arrests in relation to a Blythewood shooting.
FBI's 2024 Internet Crime Report shows SC seniors were targeted most, lost almost $60m
A new report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Wednesday shows cybercriminals stole almost $150 million from South Carolinians last year, a marked increase from 2023 with seniors accounting for over a third of reported losses.
CCSO: Former Calhoun County finance director arrested for embezzlement
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, the county's former finance director was arrested for embezzlement.
Universoul Circus coming to the Midlands
The Universoul Circus is coming to town.
In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health offers free screening event
In recognition of April as Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will provide free head and neck cancer screening in the Midlands, said officials.
