Large law enforcement presence at Lexington HS
Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. say there is a large law enforcement presence on the campus of Lexington HS.
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DPH highlights car seat check events during Child Passenger Safety Week
Thursday, September 17, the SC Department of Public Health announced a series of educational events where parents and caregivers can ensure their car seats are properly installed.
I-26 multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes wrong way onto oncoming traffic
A pursuit lasting more than 30 miles on I-26 ended in Newberry County early Thursday morning after a suspect attempted to flee from law enforcement and drove the wrong way on the interstate, say officials.
Kershaw Co. confirms human case of West Nile Virus
Kershaw County officials have received confirmation of a human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) within the Camden area, say officials.
Sheriff: One dead in plane crash
Deputies with the Lee Co. Sheriff's Office say one person was killed in a plane crash this morning.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate…
Joy & Justice Tour coming to the Midlands
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium is bringing its nine-city southern tour to the Midlands on Saturday, September 26.
RCSD searching for man accused of attempting to use stolen cards
Richland County deputies are searching for a man accused of attempting to use stolen credit cards, says RCSD.
Senate committee holds 1st of many meetings on artificial intelligence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday morning, a small group of lawmakers met inside the Gressette Building for a Special Senate Committee Meeting on artificial intelligence.…
Local Living: Healing Forward
Local Living: Healing Forward
Handsoap distributed to SC recalled over potential bacterial contamination
According to a recent report from the Food and Drug Administration, there has been a recall of nearly 2,700 cases of hand soaps.
Police: Woman killed in train vs. pedestrian accident
Forest Acres Police say they are investigating a fatal accident involving a commercial train and a pedestrian.
Prices at the pump continue to rise in the Midlands
Prices at the pump continue to rise.
Tractor-trailer driver dead following wreck on I-95 north
SC Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer driver is dead following a wreck on I-95 north in Clarendon County.
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close…
Justices to determine if McMaster exceeded authority when sending SC National Guard troops to D.C.
Allen Chaney, Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union, argued that guard members were forbidden from actual policing under "Operation Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful," asking the justices, "How can guard members help with the "safe" part, if they have no authority to make an arrest?"
Rep. Pace calls for special session to address gas prices
One state representative is calling for a special session to address the high gas prices.
Federal grand jury indicts Florida man accused of defrauding Allen University
A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted a Florida man for defrauding Allen University, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and other victims of over $6 million.
Lexington man sentenced in drug conspiracy
A Lexington man will spend 18 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
5 arrested after 5-year-old girl pronounced dead at hospital
Newberry Police say five people have been arrested after a 5-year-old girl was pronounced dead at hospital last month.
Man charged with breach of peace, high and aggravated in nature after shooting incident
Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired on Smallwood Road in the Ridgeway area of Fairfield County, say officials.
Lexington PD searching for alleged shoplifter accused of stealing ULTA Beauty merchandise
Lexington Police are searching for an alleged shoplifter accused of stealing merchandise from ULTA Beauty, say police.
UPDATE: All lanes back open following I-95 wreck at Exit 102
Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open following a wreck on I-95 South at Exit 102 early this morning.
McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday…
"I'm not worried" - USC expert weighs in on AI debate
"This is a very promising tool. So I feel like it can be employed very well. That's why I am not in the bracket of people who are overly worried about it," he says.
