Sumter Co. coroner identifies person who died of apparent drowning
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has released the name of the person who died from an apparent drowning on Thursday, said the coroner's office.
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SCSO: Assault suspect arrested after pursuit ends in Lee County cornfield
A Sumter man accused of assault was arrested after a pursuit ended in a Lee County cornfield, said deputies.
Kershaw Co. coroner releases name of person who died after Friday morning motor-vehicle incident
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has released the name of person who died after a motor-vehicle incident on Friday morning, said the coroner's office.
More than 1,000 international students have had visas or legal status revoked
More than 1,000 international students have had their visas or legal status revoked in recent weeks, and several have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, arguing the government denied them due process when it suddenly took away their permission to be in the U.S.
Coroner confirms 13-year-old killed in school bus crash
Chester County Coroner Terry Tinker confirms to ABC News that a 13 year-old boy was killed in yesterday’s rollover bus crash on I-77 in South Carolina.
RCSD: 3rd arrest in Blythewood Road shooting
Richland County Deputies have arrested a third suspect in a shooting on Blythewood Road earlier this month.
Lending Tree says S.C. is the cheapest state in U.S. to raise a child
According to a recent study, it’s cheaper to raise a child in South Carolina than anywhere else in the country.
Finalist chosen for 2025 'Young Filmmakers Project'
The finalists for the South Carolina Film Commission’s 2025 'Young Filmmakers Project' have been announced
RCSD: Woman last seen at her home in March found safe
Richland County deputies say Williams was found safe.
Denied: SC treasure's bid to delay removal trial after $1.8B accounting error
The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected State Treasurer Curtis Loftis's attempt to delay a Senate-led effort to remove him from office.
Local Living: Annual shoe drive fundraiser, Kinetic Derby Day, Pups and Pints, Big Bounce America
Local Living: Springtime events to enjoy in the Midlands
Dr. Battle-Bryant confirmed Dir. of SC Workforce Development
The first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development has been confirmed.
Irmo Powerball player misses jackpot by one number
A Midlands man almost won a Powerball jackpot but his ticket came up one number short in the February 12 drawing for a $154 million prize.
SCHP: 1 dead after Lexington Two school bus carrying students overturns on I-77
According to Lexington School District Two officials, a school bus carrying students had an incident while traveling on I-77.
Tasty showdown: Southeastern BBQ Showdown Returns to Columbia
Southeastern BBQ Showdown hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board set for April 2026
CRFD: Firefighters extinguish debris pile fire at Mid-Carolina Steel & Recycling
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department extinguished a debris pile fire on Wednesday afternoon, said the fire dept.
UPDATE: 11-year-old killed after man enters Sumter Co. home; suspect linked to wife's death also
A man has been arrested after a child was shot and killed late Wednesday night, said investigators.
SPD: Officers, family members working to find 17-year-old
Officers and family members are working to find a 17-year-old, said investigators.
1 person arrested in connection with Congaree Church Road murder
One person has been arrested in connection with a Congaree Church Road murder, say deputies.
City of Columbia's 4th Annual Career Fair starts this month
City of Columbia's 4th Annual Career Fair starts Tuesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Limestone University may be forced to shutdown without immediate financial assistance
A 179 year old South Carolina University says they be forced to shut down if they can not get financial immediate financial assistance.
Local Living: FCSO Easter egg hunt, Riverwalk Rabbit Run, Walk a Mile in Our Shoes event, Big Bounce America
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AG Wilson joins letter demanding abandonment of DEI initiatives in leading companies
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the nation's top businesses to abandon all diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
AG Wilson defends Trump over firing federal workers in education dept
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is defending President Trump’s authority to restructure the federal workforce in the Department of Education.
Columbia PD requesting public help identifying car break-in suspects
Columbia PD is requesting public help identifying car break-in suspects, say police.
