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
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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.
State Fair Gives Hope to Workers
For many of us, cleaning the bathroom can be a chore, but for Tony Mazzola it is a clean sweep at life.
SC State Fair will shorten admission hours Saturday
Admission sales at the South Carolina State Fair will end at 7 p.m. Saturday to help ease post game traffic around Williams Brice Stadium.
DHEC orders action at Dams after Flooding
DHEC is ordering actions at a number of dams statewide following historic flooding
DOT: AT least 86 SC roads closed until after Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation officials say at least 86 roads and bridges in South Carolina damaged from this month's floods will remain closed until at least after Thanksgiving.
Senate creates 9-member study committee for flooding relief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina's Senate has appointed a special committee to oversee state agencies' flood relief efforts and determine how much more money is needed to help people recover from the catastrophic flooding.
