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Watson, Troy win Sun Belt title over Coastal Carolina, 45-26

Gunnar Watson passed for 318 yards and three long touchdowns to lead Troy to a 45-26 victory over Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on Saturday.

Boston, Cardoso and No. 1 Gamecocks top Memphis 79-54

Aliyah Boston had her 66th career double-double and Kamilla Cardoso had a second straight game with double-figure points and rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina dominated underneath for a 79-54 victory over Memphis on Saturday.

Dutch Fork wins seventh state championship

The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes are once again state champions.

Johnson, Jackson rally South Carolina past Georgetown in OT

Meechie Johnson hit a long 3-pointer with 25.9 seconds to go and Georgetown missed two 3s in the closing seconds and South Carolina rallied to defeat the Hoyas 74-71 in overtime on Saturday.

Salvation Army Red Kettles up across the Midlands

Drop some change in or go online to the virtual Red Kettle as part of the Salvation Army's annual fundraiser

Clemson, North Carolina square off for ACC championship

Its College Football Playoff hopes dashed following a devastating loss to in-state rival South Carolina, No. 10 Clemson is turning its attention to returning to its familiar perch atop of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Local Non Profit hosts "Christmas on the Farm" fundraiser to help orphaned horses

Saturday Hooves, Heart & Hope Equine Rescue/Sanctuary's "Christmas on the Farm" fundraiser starts from Noon to 4 p.m

Troy hosts Coastal Carolina in Sun Belt championship game

Coastal Carolina (9-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) at Troy (10-2, 7-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN)

Pedestrian struck, killed by oncoming car

South Carolina Department of Public Safety continues investigating a deadly accident that took place just after 6 Friday evening.

UPDATE: Sumter Co. locates missing elderly man

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in locating an elderly man who has not been seen since Friday morning.

Cdc Gives Updates On Rsv, Flu Cases, Both On Rise Nationally

Patients hospitalized with the flu nearly double in one week

Health experts are encouraging people to get a flu shot if they haven't done so already as they continue to see severe influenza activity spreading across the United States.

Local Living: Snowball Festival and other holiday season events

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

8 year-old taken by mother safely back with legal guardian, says Sumter Sheriff

Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a child that was taken by his mother is now safely back with the proper custodial parent.

Fort Jackson announces street closure for Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fort Jackson announced road closures starting Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Richland County Coroner identifies victim following fatal car chase

The Richland County Coroner Rutherford released the name of the individual who died after being hit by another driver.

Local Living: A look at some holiday happenings in the Midlands

From Lights at the Zoo and Saluda Shoals to Carolina lights- A look at some holiday happenings

SLED charges nurse with practicing without a license, identity fraud

A South Carolina woman has been charged with identity fraud, neglect of a vulnerable adult, and practicing as a registered nurse without a license.

30 Year Beaufort County Murder Mystery Solved

30-year-old Beaufort County murder mystery solved

Almost 30 years after a woman in Beaufort County was found murdered, detectives finally know who she was: Maria Telles-Gonzalez.

SLED: 1800s pottery made by enslaved citizens stolen in Edgefield

Midlands Crimestoppers is asking the public's help regarding a theft of 39 unique pots that occurred between June 4-6, 2022 at the Tompkins Library in Edgefield.