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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.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: St. Pat’s in Five Points kickoff, Riverbanks Zoo's Free Friday, Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo, Cherry Blossom Festival

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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.

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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.

Lexington Police requesting public help identifying two people who allegedly opened a credit card using victim's info

Lexington Police are requesting the public's help identifying two people who allegedly opened a credit card using someone else's identity, said officers.

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Irmo Police: Teacher arrest for sexual battery, principal arrested for failure to report it

Irmo Police officers have arrested the Green Charter School of the Midlands principal and a teacher, say police.

3 Dreher H.S. students hailed heroes

Three Dreher High School students who helped a woman when her kitchen caught fire are being recognized for their bravery.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to show support for cancer survivors

At the State House on Wednesday, Feb. 26, it will be a suits and sneakers kind of day.

Best employers in South Carolina, Forbes says

Forbes released its annual list of the best companies to work for in America and four South Carolina employers made the list.

School District Five names interim principal for Dutch Fork High School

Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced Reed Gunter as the new interim principal of Dutch Fork High.

Gamecocks coach hosts 3rd annual Beamer Family Boys Symposium

Gamecock Football Coach Shane Beamer had a chance to reach out to some Midlands boys this afternoon at the third annual Beamer Family Boys Symposium.

SC State joins short list of universities to receive prestigious research classification

SC State now becomes the only R-2 university in South Carolina -- joining just 139 other universities out of more than 3,000 across the nation -- and one of only 13 HBCUs.

Local Living: St. Pat’s in Five Points

Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety investigating armed robbery

Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officers are investigating an armed robbery that happened last Friday, said ODPS.

International African American Museum launches online store to expand reach

The International African American Museum announced it launched its official online retail store, a move designed to broaden its reach and allow individuals nationwide to engage with and support the museum's mission through a curated selection of unique merchandise.