Governor Henry McMaster appoints next director of the state department of social services
Tuesday, March 18, at the State House Governor Henry McMaster appointed the next director of the state department of social services.
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South Carolina DSS celebrates healthy living through week-long initiative
Supervisor Greta Avery says the federally funded "Child and Adult-Care Food Program" aims to promote healthier eating by reimbursing local child and adult care centers, child care homes, after school programs, and emergency shelters that offer healthy meals and snacks.
32-year-old man arrested in connection with grand larceny
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Monday, March 17, in connection with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, says Lee County deputies.
Police need your help finding 81-year-old last seen at Sumter Mall
Sumter Police need your help finding a 81-year-old last seen at Sumter Mall, police say.
Columbia-Richland Fire Dept holding Fire Truck Pull to fight against childhood cancer
Columbia-Richland Fire Dept is holding its annual Fire Truck Pull to help the fight against childhood cancer.
Local Living: St. Pawtrick's Day O'doption special
Local Living: St. Pawtrick's Day O'doption special last until the end of the month!
Monday morning traffic stop led to Columbia man's drug arrest, says Prosperity Police
A Monday morning traffic stop has led to the arrest of a Columbia man, says Prosperity Police Department.
CRFD: Firefighters respond to fire at strip mall
Columbia-Richland Fire Dept. says firefighters have responded to an afternoon strip mall fire.
Lexington Police need help finding an alleged shoplifter accused of stealing from a grocery store
Lexington Police say they need your help finding an alleged shoplifter who is accused of stealing from a grocery store.
Columbia Police arrest man accused of fatal overnight shooting
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting on Monday.
UCLA and South Carolina headline AP Top 25 women's poll and are top seeds in NCAA Tournament
UCLA remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday one day after the Bruins earned the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
Firefighters control kitchen fire at condo building
On Monday morning, fire crews put out a kitchen fire at a Davidson Street condo building, said CRFD.
SCDE recognizes support for teaching excellence with $5 million in grants
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Education announced schools that will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants.
Midlands man convicted of trafficking fentanyl
A Midlands man convicted of trafficking fentanyl and other drugs will spend 25 years in prison.
RCSD investigating fatal Westbridge Road shooting
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting death they say happened last Thursday, March 13.
Local Living: Fit Columbia
Local Living: Fit Columbia has a unique way to work.
NCSO: Man arrested after high-speed chase on Newberry County highway
Early Saturday morning, Newberry County deputies and South Carolina Highway Patrol got into a dangerous high speed chase.
Teen arrested after fatal Friday shooting, Calhoun Co. deputies say
Calhoun County deputies have arrested a teen for a fatal shooting on Friday, March 14, said deputies.
RCSD: Mother arrested after leaving toddler home alone
Richland County deputies have arrested a mother for leaving her toddler home alone, said RCSD.
Temporary closure to take place on Bethune Road in Kershaw County, SCDOT says
There will be a temporary closure and detour on part of Bethune Road in Kershaw County for bridge repairs on the bridge over Little Lynches River beginning Monday, March 24, said SCOT.
SCDPH asks residents to safely submit dead birds for testing to help track West Nile Virus
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is asking residents to help track West Nile virus this Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Gas prices fall in South Carolina and nationwide amid tariff concerns
Gas Prices both in South Carolina and nationally are continuing a downward trend this week as concerns over tariffs grow, according to GasBuddy.
CRFD: 1 person treated after two-car collision
One person was treated on Sunday for minor injuries after a two-car collision, said CRFD.
South Carolina schedules its fifth execution in less than 7 months
A man who shot and killed an off-duty police officer in South Carolina is scheduled to become the fifth person executed in the state since the death penalty resumed last fall following a 13-year pause.
Body of missing kayaker found in Lake Marion identified by Orangeburg Co. coroner
Via the social media site X on Sunday, the dive team for the SC Department of Natural Resources say they have recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Lake Marion in Orangeburg County -- after an unoccupied kayak with equipment was discovered on Saturday.
