Midlands man wanted in connection with domestic violence
A Midlands man is wanted for burglary 1st degree and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
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South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in
Tameika Isaac Devine didn't break a glass ceiling when she took her oath of office Tuesday to be South Carolina's newest senator, but she did pull her state up from having the least number of women in its upper chamber.
South Carolina Republican agenda includes energy resilience, gender care, Black history and guns
Republican lawmakers who pull all the levers of the South Carolina Legislature want to dispense with so-called “social issues” and focus this session on matters hitting residents' pocketbooks.
Multiple apartment units destroyed after Irmo fire
Multiple apartment units on Paisley Lane were destroyed after a fire, said the Irmo Fire District.
Bill banning transgender youth transitional care advances
An item on this years legislative agenda aiming to ban transgender youth from accessing transitional related healthcare has advanced in the House.
2024 legislative session begins at SC statehouse
“I’m going to start out by saying that our number one bill this year is the ‘Help Not Harm’ Bill,” said Rep. John McCravy from Greenwood.
SLED confirms it is investigating Colleton Co. Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court at the center of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's efforts at a new trial is now under investigation herself.
Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, News, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29
The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.
DHEC investigating cases of lead exposure from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch products
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control had products that contained high levels of lead removed from store shovels throughout the state.
Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather
Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.
Storm preparations underway as severe weather closes in
Dominion Energy asks residents to be prepared and patient as severe storm approaches Palmetto state
RCSD asking for public's help finding girl last seen in September
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding a girl last seen in September, says RCSD.
RCSD: Missing teen found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mikaila Harvey has been found safe.
Richland County: Missing Midlands teen found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mikaila Harvey has been found safe.
RCSD investigating early morning stabbing at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early Sunday morning stabbing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, says RCSD.
CRFD: Home left with extensive damage after fire
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a fire on Isles Way in northeast Richland County left a home with extensive damages.
Human trafficking awareness program on display at SC airports
Monday, Alan Wilson announced the launch of TravelwatchSC.
RCSD: Man wanted for NY murder arrested
A man wanted for a New York murder has been arrested in the Midlands, said the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Richland County releases 2023 crime stats
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released crime statistics for 2023 on Friday.
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Governor McMaster unveils proposed budget for this fiscal year
With lawmakers set to return to the State House next week Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for this fiscal year.
CRFD: Firefighters put out commercial facility fire
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were able to get a 2-alarm commercial facility fire under control on Friday morning, say the fire departments.
DHEC expert speaks about staying safe from sickness during flu season
This year, DHEC is reporting that cases are particularly high here in the Palmetto State.
Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
South Carolina achieves second-highest industry recruitment in 2023
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has released its 2023 industry recruitment results.
Latino Community Development to hold 11th annual Three Kings Day Festival
The Latino Community Development is partnering with the Richland County Government to hold the 11th annual Three Kings Day Festival.
Free Fridays returns at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the return of free Fridays.
