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Can they leave? SC domestic violence victims who share lease with abuser

South Carolina lawmakers continued debates Tuesday over how to best protect victims of domestic violence when they share a lease with their abuser.

SC Senate proposal may impose stricter transparency rules on charter schools

The South Carolina Senate Education Committee discussed a charter school accountability bill on Tuesday.

Lexington Police requesting public's help finding an alleged burglar

Lexington Police is requesting the public's help finding an alleged burglar, said the dept.

Richland County deputies arrest two people for assault

Richland County deputies say two men are in custody after being wanted for an assault that happened at a restaurant in March, said the sheriff's dept.

Previous execution reveals how South Carolina will put 2nd inmate to death by firing squad

South Carolina is legally required to keep some protocols secret as it prepares to put a man to death by firing squad for the murder of a public safety officer, but the only previous execution by bullets the state carried out last month reveals a few key details.

DI leading scorer Ta'Niya Latson commits to South Carolina

Ta'Niya Latson, the leading scorer in Division I, has decided to transfer to South Carolina, where she will join a high school teammate and try to help the Gamecocks win another national championship.

Child Abuse Awareness Month

April is Child Abuse Awareness month and several agencies in the area, including the Irmo Police Department are doing their part.

SCDPH offers free STD, HIV testing

The SC State Department of Public Health is offering free testing in recognition of STI Awareness week.

Volunteers prepare over 16,000 Easter gift bags for SC inmates

As Easter approaches, one Christian organization wants inmates across South Carolina to know that they are loved -- and not forgotten.

People across the state celebrate "Advocacy Day" at the State House

Tuesday morning (April 8), people from across the state came to Columbia to celebrate "Advocacy Day" at the SC State House.

Crumbl launches Kardashian cookies

Dessert franchise "Crumbl" is partnering with the Kardashian-Jenner family for a menu takeover.

One Person Dead Following Collision In Sumter

SCHP: 1 person dead following collision in Sumter

SC Highway Patrol says one person is dead following a collision in Sumter on Monday, April 7.

Richland County deputies asking for public help identifying multiple shooters after Saturday shooting

Richland County deputies are asking for the public's help identifying multiple shooters after a Saturday shooting.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Columbia's 33rd annual Artista Vista

2 Sumter County men arrested on meth distribution charges

Two Sumter County men have been arrested in connection with meth distribution charges, says the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Fairfield Co. deputies investigating after firefighters find smoking church van

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says on Monday firefighters found a smoking church van in Ridgeway.

2 arrested in connection with Westbridge Road murder, attempted robbery

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says two people have been arrested in connection with murder and attempted robbery.

South Carolina's highest court refuses to stop second firing squad execution

South Carolina's highest court on Monday rejected the last major appeal from Mikal Mahdi, who is scheduled to die by firing squad later this week for the ambush killing of an off-duty police officer.