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.
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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.
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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.
Fairfield County Coroner identifies victim after fatal fire
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has named an individual that was found after a fatal fire in the Carlisle area on Wednesday.
Lexington PD need help identifying people involved in January catalytic converter theft
Lexington Police Department need help identifying people involved in a January catalytic converter theft, said police.
22-year-old woman last seen at church found safe, Sumter County deputies say
Sumter County deputies say Pelletz has been found safe.
Multiple houses saved after fire rescue puts out fire, firefighters say
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue firefighters were able to put out a woods fire on Wednesday, according to the fire rescue.
New homes to be built in historic Columbia neighborhood
A historic Columbia neighborhood is getting a new lease on life.
Kershaw County Coroner releases name of victim of Camden motor vehicle incident
Kershaw County Coroner David West is releasing the name of a victim of a Camden motor vehicle incident, said the coroner's office.
Rainfall eases drought conditions in some SC counties
Portions of South Carolina received above normal rainfall levels in February, lifting six counties out of drought conditions.
South Carolina again faces showdown over spending public money on private school tuition
The South Carolina House approved its own version of a bill Wednesday that would let parents spend taxpayer money on private school tuition.
South Carolina man set to face a firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures
A South Carolina man who is scheduled to die next week by firing squad is again asking that his execution be postponed and prison officials release more information about the state's lethal injection drug and procedures.
Kershaw County Coroner releases name of victim who died after motor vehicle incident
Kershaw County Coroner David West has released the name of the victim who died after a motor vehicle incident, said the sheriff's office.
Middle school teacher accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor
A Midlands teacher is accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Cancer survivors and lawmakers take part in "Suits and Sneakers Day" at Statehouse
"Suits and Sneakers Day" encourages lawmakers and volunteers to "hit the ground running" -- and make cancer policies a priority.
FCSO: Fire services investigating after fire claims a life
According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, the Fairfield County Fire Service, and the State Forestry are working to investigate a fire that claimed a life.
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Orangeburg County Coroner identifies 9-year-old who died after Tuesday house fire
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle is releasing the identify of the individual fatally wounded in the house fire that happened on Tuesday.
COSO: Man dies after checking up on vacant home belonging to family member
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a man has died after he checked up on a family member's vacant home.
Pelion Police requests public help identifying women accused of shoplifting at IGA
The Pelion Police Department requests the public's help identifying people accused of shoplifting, said officers.
Changes in how lawsuits are handled in South Carolina split parties
The first big fight of the 2025 legislative session in South Carolina is splitting Republicans and Democrats as well as attorneys, businesses and insurers as the Senate looks to change how the state handles some civil lawsuits.
