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Watch: Gov. McMaster, state leaders update Table Rock fire response

Pickens Co., S.C.-Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency leaders provided an update to the fire response in Pickens Co. Friday morning.

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RCSD arrests man accused of 2 day crime spree

The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man they say committed several crimes over a 48 hour period.

Sumter PD alerts public of email that may contain virus

The Sumter Police Department is asking people to be aware of an email circulating they say could contain a virus

Sen. Lindsey Graham Introduces Cellphone Jamming Bill

'It's very dangerous:' Sen. Graham introduces bill to prevent cellphones in prison

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham joined Sen. Tom Cotton Wednesday in introducing the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025, which would prevent inmates from using contraband cellphones in prison facilities.

Columbia-Richland Fire Dept's Fire Truck Pull raises $64,000

Congratulations are in order for the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and everyone who took part in this past weekend's fire truck pull.

Construction around 60% complete on Irmo High's new East Wing

The new three-story wing will have over 60 classrooms, a media center, and an area dedicated to the history of the school -- which will be called "Pride Hall."

Firefighters work together to control Kennerly Road home fire

Columbia-Richland Fire Dept, along with Irmo Fire worked together to control a Kennerly Road home fire on Thursday afternoon, say fire officials.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Pimento Cheese Festival, Read Freely Fest, 90th annual Carolina Cup

Local Living: Events to enjoy as the weather warms up!

Sumter County deputies searching for local grocery store burglars

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is searching for burglars who entered a local grocery store and stole narcotics from pharmacy area, said officials.

Sumter County woman accused of shooting from vehicle

A Sumter County woman has been arrested after a deputy saw her discharge a handgun from her vehicle, said the sheriff's office.

Taste of Lake Murray kick off on Thursday

Get ready for some tasty treats as The Taste of Lake Murray kicks off tonight (March 27) at 6 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton on Bush River Road.

OCSO: 3 teens charged after breaking into more than a dozen vehicles

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that three juveniles have been charged with breaking into more than a dozen vehicles.

St. Matthews man arrested by Sumter County deputies for criminal sexual conduct with a minor

A St. Matthews man was arrested by Sumter County deputies for criminal sexual conduct with a minor, says the sheriff's office.

Lexington Co. man sentenced to 14 years for sex crimes against minors

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that after a three-day trial, a Lexington County jury found a man guilty of criminal solicitation of a minor and attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, first degree.

RCSD: 2 arrested after sale goes wrong

Two people have been arrested after a sale on Willow Oak Drive turned into a murder, according to RCSD.

Driver killed in 3 vehicle collision on Old Dunbar Road in Lexington Co.

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead following a three vehicle collision on Old Dunbar Road on Wednesday.

Carolina wildfires grow after breaching perimeters Wednesday

Two ongoing wildfires prompted a new round of mandatory evacuations in Pickens and Greenville counties again Wednesday.

'Go Baby Go' program aims at helping patients stay up to speed

Prisma Health donated custom mini-cars for two young patients to assist with mobility and social activity as part of their Go Baby Go program.

USC holds annual Give 4 Garnet fundraiser

You still have time to take part in USC's largest fundraising drive.

Concerns over anti-DEI bill amp up at Statehouse

Bill H.3927, also called the "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity Act" is currently being considered by the SC House of Representatives.