Lexington Police asking for public help finding alleged ULTA Beauty shoplifter
Lexington Police are asking for public help finding an alleged shoplifter who took merchandise from ULTA Beauty in February, said officers.
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Medically endangered Norway man found safe, Orangeburg County investigators says
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators says Elmer Scott has been found safe.
South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with Texas
South Carolina will be the No. 1 seed in the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament after winning a coin flip on Sunday.
"And the Oscar goes to..." -- 97th Academy Awards were full of surprises
“Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize.
Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency as wildfires continue across state
Governor Henry McMaster says he has declared a state of emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure First Responders continue to have needed resources.
SC Forestry Commission issues statewide burning ban
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective immediately.
Columbia native and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash
About 4 a.m., the vehicle she was riding in back to Atlanta from Alabama “flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig,” music producer Walter Millsap III told The Associated Press in an email.
Local Living: Saying goodbye to a fur baby
Local Living: Saying goodbye to a fur baby
Go Red for Women Lunch and Learn
Representatives of Richland County held their third annual "Go Red for Women" lunch and learn.
Ribbon cutting held for SC Blue Retail Center
Friday, Feb. 28, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the official relocation of the South Carolina Blue Retail Center in Irmo.
SCHP: 1 person killed after fatal incident in Kershaw County
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say one person was killed in a fatal incident in Kershaw County Tuesday morning.
Man pleads guilty to drug charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on Friday, Feb. 28, that a man has pleaded guilty in the ‘Triple Crown’ investigation.
Teen charged in connection with fatal Orangeburg shooting
A teen has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Orangeburg this month.
Green Charter Schools responds after principal, teacher arrested
Green Charter Schools release statement following the arrests of principal and a teacher at Green Charter School of the Midlands.
Columbia man returns to federal prison following gun charge
A 31-year-old has been sentenced to a total of 57 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, said the SCDOJ.
SC Forestry Commission issues 'Red Flag Alert' for outdoor burning
The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a Red Flag Alert Friday to discourage people from burning outdoors.
Kershaw Co. Fire Service control woods fire
On Thursday, Kershaw County Fire Services firefighters controlled a woods fire in Bethune, said KCFS.
Lexington Police requesting help finding 3 alleged Walmart shoplifters
Lexington Police are requesting help finding three alleged shoplifters who took items from Walmart, said officers.
30-year-old charged with attempted murder after early morning argument escalates, deputies say
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after an early morning argument that escalated to attempted murder, say deputies.
Mug shot released of Beechwood Middle teacher accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct
The arrest mugshot of the teacher at Beechwood Middle School in Lexington that is alleged to have criminal sexual conduct with a 15 year old and giving them alcohol.
Atty General announces arrest of 2 men accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
The Attorney General's Office has announced the arrest of two men both accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
"Not a penny is missing" -- Loftis testifies before subcommittee over $1.8 billion accounting error
During a heated exchange that lasted over three hours on Thursday, SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified before members of the SC Finance Constitutional Subcommittee, stemming from a $1.8 billion accounting error.
Prisma Health Cancer Institute opens new radiation oncology location
Prisma Health Cancer Institute of the Midlands opened a new radiation oncology location in Columbia Thursday.
Local Living: The high end housing market
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis testifies on $1 billion accounting error in front of Senate panel
In a fiery exchange Thursday, Feb. 27, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified to members of South Carolina's "Finance Constitutional" Subcommittee regarding a 1.8 billion accounting error.
