SPD: Man injured after morning shooting
Sumter Police are investigating after a shooting Friday morning.
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Law enforcement agencies, first responders pay respect to fallen SC trooper
Early Friday morning, a procession was held along I-26 as SC Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks' remains were returned to the Midlands from a hospital in Charleston.
SC Trooper Ricks' family to give statement after his death
The family of SC Trooper Dennis Ricks is set to speak out following his death.
Gamecock fan scores $200,000 win on school’s scratch-off
A Gamecock fan's optimism about his chances on his favorite team’s scratch-off ticket paid off when he became a winner, says SC Lottery officials.
Man arrested for disposing commodities before payment, deputies say
Richland County deputies have arrested a man for disposing commodities before payment.
Lee County School District releases statement after school bus collides with gas tanker
Lee County School District has released a statement after a school bus collided with a gas tanker on Thursday afternoon.
SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closures on I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River
South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct continuous left lane closures on the I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County, said SCDOT.
Sumter School District superintendent resigns, board chairman releases statement
The Sumter School District Board Chairman has released a statement following the district's superintendent resigning.
SCDOT held ceremony for I-95 widening and improvements project
One of South Carolina's main thoroughfares is getting a touch up.
Amazon's local make-on-demand book printing facility a win for schools, authors
"From the point of order to the point of manufacture, our goal is to accomplish that within 15 hours," says Operations Manager Adam Channell.
Local Living: Women's Empowerment of South Carolina, Main Street Latin Festival, Soda City Comic Con, Orangeburg back-to-school bash
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy!
FCSO: 3 in custody in relation to Lake Wateree area homicide
Three people are in custody after reports of a shots fired at a home in the Lake Wateree area, say Fairfield County deputies.
Columbia Police searching for male suspect accused driving stolen car
Columbia Police are actively searching for a male suspect accused of being seen driving a stolen car, say officers.
Trooper struck by box truck while on duty passes away
Trooper Ricks was struck while performing a traffic stop in Orangeburg early Sunday morning on I-26 EB near mile marker 165.
Reward offered for information leading to arrest in death of 2 Charleston County women
A 5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after two Charleston County woman's bodies were found in a wooded area, say deputies.
Local Living: 11th annual Women's Empowerment of SC
Local Living: 11th annual Women's Empowerment of SC
SCDP releases statement after video is released of gubernatorial candidate's arrest
The Charleston Police Department has released the dash cam video from the night attorney and newly-announced candidate for Governor Mullins McLeod was arrested.
Deputies: Man arrested, charged with trafficking meth, fentanyl
Investigators say Gary Ware, 38, is also charged with possessing a weapon.
Congressman Joe Wilson visits Midlands elementary school
Congressman Joe Wilson paid a visit to a Midlands elementary school Wednesday morning (Aug. 13).
West Columbia man sentenced to more than 8 years for gun charge
The SC Department of Justice says a 32-year-old West Columbia man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Fairfield County deputies investigating Lake Wateree area homicide, coroner identifies victim
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Tuesday near the Lake Wateree area.
Man charged in relation to sexual assaults on church bus, say police
Sumter Police say a local man is in jail, and faces charges in relation to reported sexual assaults on a church bus.
Two Charleston County women found dead in Sumter County identified, investigated as homicides
The victims are 35-year-old Christine McAbee of Charleston County, and 38-year-old Kristen Grissom of Charleston County.
West Columbia PD arrest West Columbia man after narcotics investigation
West Columbia PD’s Street Crimes Unit has arrested a West Columbia man after a narcotics investigation, say officials.
Elgin man out on bond for attempted kidnapping re-arrested, accused of possessing child pornography
Ulness is now being charged with third degree sexual exploitation of a minor and is accused of possessing over 600 images and videos of child pornography.
