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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.

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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.

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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.