SCSO deputies meet their fundraising goal to purchase a kevlar vest for their newest K-9
15 hours into their fundraiser, Sumter County deputies tell us they've already raised more than $3,000 for a bulletproof vest for their K-9 officer.
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Sumter man dies after crashing into disconnected trailer on US-378
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the identity of a man who died after he crashed his truck into a commercial type trailer that had become disconnected from the truck pulling it.
RCSD: Two men arrested charged with string of armed robberies targeting the Hispanic community
Deputies in Richland County say they have charged two suspects in an investigation into a series of armed robberies targeting the Hispanic community.
LCSD: Two women arrested on drug charges
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested two women following a community tip about drug activity in a Red Bank home.
Sumter County deputies arrest man accussed of domestic violence
On Sunday, deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man accused of domestic violence.
Sumter man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accussed of touching a minor inappropriately.
KCSO: Teen arrested, charged with several armed robberies Monday morning
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a teen accussed of several robberies on Monday morning.
Former Gamecock great passes away at 61
Willie Scott, a University of South Carolina and NFL tight end with ties to multiple midlands schools, passed away Monday. He was 61.
LCSD: Two men arrested after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a car on the side of I-26
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested two individuals who were found attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked on the side of I-26.
SC for Ed: McMaster's response to teacher vaccinations is a distraction tool
Teachers across the state are pushing for priority in South Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Governor McMaster took to Twitter Sunday in response to an outcry from South Carolina teachers.
Consumer News: Gas prices on the rise, unemployment rate drops and more!
If you're filling up at the pump this week, gas prices are on the rise.
Orangeburg Massacre commemoration held online this year
Monday marks 53 years since three Black South Carolina State University students were killed during a civil rights protest. The commemoration of the Orangeburg Massacre was done virtually this year, including a wreath laying and memorial flame lighting.
QuaLex Manufacturing announces plans to expand operations in Fairfield County
60 new jobs are coming to Fairfield County this summer, with the $2 million investment of QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC.
"The Young and the Restless" star Angell Conwell talks about the Midlands holiday named in her honor
One actress from the Palmetto State was back to the Midlands last week, for a day named in her honor. Friday marked Angell Conwell Day!
Springdale Police invite you to wear pink and purple this week to honor the life of Faye Swetlik
This week, Swetlick's family and the Springdale Police Department are asking people to honor her memory with a week of "Faye Days."
RCSD investigating shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead.
Nephron, Dominion energy teaming up to launch drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site in West Columbia
Officials with Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation say they are teaming up with Dominion Energy to launch a new drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia.
You can help buy a bulletproof vest for SCSO's newest K-9 officer
You can help raise money for a bulletproof vest for the newest K-9 officer in the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. The kevlar vest would go to Kilo, the K-9 officer named for Corporal Andrew Gillette, who was killed in the line of duty.
Fairfield County Coroner releases name of man found dead in a parking lot on Longtown Road
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has released the identity of a man who was found dead in a parking lot on Longtown Road.
LPD looking for man accussed of stealing merchandise from Lowe's
The Lexington Police Department is looking for a man accussed of stealing from Lowe's Home Improvement last month.
Sam Johnson announces he is running for mayor of Columbia
After Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he will not seek re-election, one of his former special assistants says he'll be running for the office. Sam Johnson made the announcement Monday morning.
Lexington Two looking for substitute teachers
Officials with Lexington School District Two say the district is looking to hire substitute teachers. The district is looking to fill both daily and long-term substitute positions.
Fairfield deputies search for two suspects accused of killing missing man
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find two suspect accused of killing a missing man.
CPD: Heavy smoke from fire at Wendy's on Garners Ferry Road cleared; no injuries
Columbia Police Department says no one was injured after heavy smoke was seen at a Wendy's Restaurant on Garners Ferry Road.
Orangeburg Massacre remembrance to be virtual this year
COLUMBIA (Associated Press): The commemoration of South Carolina's deadliest day during the civil rights movement will be virtual this year. The organizers of the Orangeburg Massacre remembrance typically want as much public attention as possible so history won't forget the…
