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New Cell phone policy takes effect in SC Schools

t is back to school for most students this week and there will be changes when it come to cell phones.

After holiday pause, South Carolina begins scheduling executions again

Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina’s Supreme Court set a Jan. 31 date for the state’s next execution after allowing a pause for the Christmas holidays. The state is working through a backlog of inmates out of appeals but temporarily spared because prison officials…

S.C. Atty General's Office warns of unapproved weight loss drugs

South Carolina Attorney General's Office sends a warning about using "unapproved" weight loss drugs

Congressman Clyburn Seeks Reelection, Emphasizes Accomplishments Of Biden Administration

Congressman Jim Clyburn Sworn in for 17th term

Congressman Jim Clyburn( SC-D) is sworn in for his 17th term in the U.S. House of Representatives

Richland County woman charged with accessory to killing of K9 Bumi

Friday, Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of the 13-year-old suspect’s mother, 34-year-old Shameka Williams.

SCSO: Deputies searching for teen last seen around Old Manning Road

Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public's help finding a teen last seen around Old Manning Road, and Hwy. 15 S. near Lakewood High School after leaving her home on Mason Road.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Lights at Riverbanks Zoo, First Sunday at SCSM, Fireflies Express, $1 New Year’s Adoption Special

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!

South Carolina Department of Public Health

Flu cases skyrocket in South Carolina

Cases of the flu are skyrocketing in South Carolina.

1 person killed, another injured after fatal Orangeburg County collision

One person was killed and another was injured after a fatal collision in Orangeburg County on Thursday.

FCSO: Woman wanted in connection with financial transaction card fraud

A woman is wanted by Fairfield County Sheriff's Office after the sheriff's office received a report of fraud, said deputies.

Columbia Police investigate deadly hit-and-run, woman arrested in connection

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly hit-and-run along Farrow Road.

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FEMA extends application deadline for South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene

FEMA officials say the application deadline to apply for assistance for those affected by Hurricane Helene has been extended.

Lexington Police requesting public's help finding two people accused of shoplifting at Hobby Lobby

Lexington Police is requesting the pubic's help finding two people accused of shoplifting at Hobby Lobby, said officers.

SC death row inmate seeks new trial, claims trial lawyer's bias affected his defense

A South Carolina man convicted of murder who is expected to be executed in early January, has released a four-page letter further proclaiming his innocence and seeking a new trial.

RCSD: Partial human remains found

Richland County Sheriff's Department said partial human remains have been found.

Richland Co. Council swears in new Chair, Vice Chair

Richland County Council officially swears in their new Chair and Vice Chair for the new year.

Deputies arrest Lexington man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor

A Lexington man is behind bars facing six charges authorities say are connected to the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

Richland County Council swears in new members

The ceremonial swearing in also included two new faces.

Former SC State coach Oliver Pough named interim athletics director

Former South Carolina State University head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough has been appointed as the interim director of athletics, President Alexander Conyers announced Thursday. Pough will oversee Bulldog athletics as the university conducts a national search for a permanent director.