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RCSD: Man charged with the stabbing deaths of his daughter and mother

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been charged in connection with the stabbing deaths of his daughter and mother.

Sumter deputies: Missing elderly man with Alzheimer's found safe

Sumter County deputies say an elderly man with Alzheimer's who went missing on Thursday afternoon has been found safe.

Richland deputies investigate double murder

Two people were found dead Thursday night in a Columbia home.

Brother of Clemson Head coach accused of distributing child pornography

The brother of Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney has been arrested, accused of distributing child pornography.

Mother's Day spending expected to hit record breaking high

Mother's Day spending is expected to hit another record-breaking high this year.

Local Living: Saluda County Sheriff's Office hosting blood drive, Rhythm on the River back at the Riverwalk this weekend

2022 Small Business Week celebration in Columbia

The City of Columbia is celebrating the small business community and spotlighting local businesses.

UPDATE: Missing 81-year-old Cayce man found safe.

Investigators say the 81-year-old was last seen around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Sumter PD: Man in critical condition after being shot during armed robbery

The Sumter Police Department says a 52-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after he was shot during an armed robbery of his home this morning.

RCSD announces several arrests connected to 2022 homicides

At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of several men involved in four separate homicides this year.

Abortion advocates voice opinions at the State House

At the State House, protesters voiced their feelings over the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on possibly overturning Roe v. Wade.

Steel Paws event raises over $110,000 in honor of fallen Cayce police officer

Steel Hands Brewing says it's Steel Paws fundraiser has raised more than $110,000 in honor of Officer Drew Barr.

Pedestrian killed in hit & run on Two Notch Road in Richland

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian is dead after a hit and run on Two Notch Road on Wednesday.

Communities statewide face law enforcement shortages

Law enforcement agencies across the state are trying to determine how to get more officers

Caring for comrades in combat

We turn a light on the importance of training in the Midlands, right in our backyard.

State Department of Ed. awards 2023 Teacher of the Year

One South Carolina Educator, and Orangeburg native is being honored for the work he's done in and outside of the classroom.

Army National Guard brigade departs from McEntire base for European mission

“Every individual is important and their contributions to the team," the colonel said. "It really is a team mission.”

Governor McMaster declares May 4 "Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day"

Boasting more 2,000 animals and 4,300 species of plants, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden welcomes one million visitors annually.

Local Living: Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, First Thursday on Main takes place this week and more!

Botanica de Santee holds grand opening in Five Points

Located in the heart of Five Points, Botanica de Santee aims to bring diversity and represent culture in the shop.

$61 million in refunds for customers in SC nuclear debacle

A South Carolina judge has approved a second round of refunds for customers of a utility that poured billions of dollars into two nuclear power plants that never produced a watt of power.