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SC Parks campaign urges folks to become 'Ultimate Outsiders'

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new fall promotion by South Carolina's parks agency urges folks to visit all 47 of the state's parks and become what the campaign calls an "Ultimate Outsider."

Sheriff: Going around, removing barricades still an issue

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is reminding citizens of the dangers of going around and or removing barricades.

Crews respond to vehicle fire at Sumter McDonald's

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a vehicle fire at a McDonald's on Lafayette Drive Monday morning

Sumter man faces multiple criminal sexual conduct charges

A Sumter man placed on the Most Wanted list for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office last month turned himself in to authorities.

Plane crashes on landing in Upstate; 3 escape injury

Authorities are investigating after three people walked away from the crash of a single-engine plane in Spartanburg County.

The Salvation Army opens flood relief center

In an effort to assist citizens in the Midlands as they continue to put the pieces together following the historic flooding in the Palmetto State, The Salvation Army has established a Flood Relief Center.

Reminder: Richland One and Two will operate on delay Oct 19-21

Richland School District Two will operate on a one-hour delayed start for the week of Oct. 19–21.

Farmers faced with historic flooding after record heat

There's a community of people, beyond city boundaries, who depend on the land for their livelihood. The flooding two weeks ago could not have come at a worse time for our farmers.

State legislators work for local governments as consultants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's city manager says the city hired two Democratic state lawmakers as consultants because of their expertise, not to try to buy influence in the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Regulators advise of rules for testing of private well water

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding residents about how it handles testing of private well water since the historical flooding.

Legislature to ask high court to withdraw deadlines

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislature will officially ask the state Supreme Court to withdraw its timeline for fixing South Carolina's public education system, though the high court's answer may mean little. Legislative leaders insist the General Assembly will follow its own path, regardless.

City of Columbia Flood Tip Sheet

As the Midlands continues to recover and work towards flood repair, there are some contact numbers and websites for residents to turn to for aid.

SC Emergency Officials Move to OPCON Four after Flood

SC emergency officials are transitioning from Operating Condition Three to OPCON Four, the second lowest level of five operational conditions the state uses.

SC issues emergency order for 63 dams, half in Richland Co.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental regulators have issued emergency orders to the owners of 63 dams, of which almost half are in Richland County.

City of Columbia putting on free financial workshop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is offering people a chance to get free help on managing their money.

South Carolina beats Vandy 19-10 to start post-Spurrier era

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pharoh Cooper caught seven passes for 160 yards including South Carolina's only touchdown as the Gamecocks won interim coach Shawn Elliott's first game 19-10 over Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Gamecocks Get 19-10 Win In Elliott's Debut

Pharoh Cooper caught seven passes for 160 yards, including South Carolina's only touchdown, and the Gamecocks won interim coach Shawn Elliott's first game 19-10 over Vanderbilt on Saturday.