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Man arrested in connection with South Winnsboro community shooting incident

Fairfield County Sheriff Montgomery has announced the arrest of a man in connection with a South Winnsboro community shooting incident.

SC's 2025 legislative session starts in 1 week. What are lawmakers' top priorities?

In exactly one week, South Carolina’s General Assembly will gavel in a new session.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

Flu cases surge in South Carolina with 312 hospitalizations, 2 deaths in late December

Flu cases are on the rise in the Palmetto State and most recent statistics are showing increased flu activity.

Richland County man sentenced to federal prison for unlawful firearm possession

An Eastover man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, said the DOJ.

Sumter Police asking for help finding missing 40-year-old woman

Officers with the Sumter Police Department are asking for help finding a 40-year-old that was reported as missing.

Dual lane shifts on eastbound Columbia Avenue/US-378 while crews work, Lexington Police say

There will be dual lane shifts on eastbound Columbia Avenue/US-378 near King Street on Wednesday, January 8.

$366,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot won in Orangeburg

Players in Orangeburg it is time to check your tickets because someone in the area is a lucky winner!

Richland County judge swears in Sheriff Leon Lott to 8th term

Lott first joined law enforcement in 1975 as a patrol officer.

Quarry operations expanding in the Midlands

Officials with the Governor’s Office say Luck Companies, a provider of crushed stone aggregates and environmental performance products is expanding its quarry operations in Fairfield and Kershaw counties.

Local expert offers tips on helping seniors handle isolation after holidays

For many older adults, the end of the holidays can bring feelings of depression and isolation.

SCDOT to unveil new I-20 West ramp

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will open a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West, said SCDOT.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Winter dance, dinner event at Camp Cole

Local Living: Love Is Foundation is hosting a Winter dinner and dance event

LPD: Inbound traffic detoured after South Lake Drive/SC-6 collision

Lexington Police say inbound traffic on South Lake Drive/SC-6 near Maiden Lane has been detoured onto Fort Street after a collision in the area.

Teen wanted for accessory after the fact of a felony arrested

A 18-year-old has turned himself in after investigators were looking for him in connection with accessory after the fact of a felony, said RCSD.

ABC Columbia partnering with Red Cross for blood drive

ABC Columbia and the American Red Cross is teaming up to help those in need of blood.

Fairfield County deputies respond to Doty Road shooting incident

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting incident near the intersection of Doty Road and Fagan Road, said deputies.

Firefighters respond to St. Andrews Road collision, roadway reopen

Irmo Firefighters have responded to a morning collision on St. Andrews Road, said the fire department.

CPD makes arrest in deadly shooting of Columbia teen

Columbia Police arrest a man accused in the deadly shooting f a teenager last month

FEMA extends deadline in SC to apply for assistance due to Hurricane Helene damage

EMA officials say the application deadline to apply for assistance for those affected by Hurricane Helene has been extended. According to FEMA, at the request of the state of South Carolina, homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina now have until Jan. 28, 2025, to apply for assistance