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SCAG Alan Wilson: Lexington Man arrested on four charges of sexual exploitation of a minor

The South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Sielicki, 30, from Lexington, S.C., for the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Sheriff: Police shooting justified as car used as weapon

A police officer in South Carolina shot and killed a man who slammed his stolen car into the officer's door as he got out to try to arrest him after a nearly 30-minute chase, a sheriff said.

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities.

CA Attorney General sues Amazon over anti-competitive pricing

The complaint stems from the way Amazon deals with third-party sellers.

Census Bureau reported consumer spending rose in August

The Census Bureau reported retail sales rose unexpectedly by .3% in August.

CPD: Investigators charge woman for stealing Forest Drive car wash equipment

The Columbia Police Department’s Property Crimes investigators arrested Kristen Robinson, 23, on 2nd degree burglary and grand larceny charges

World Health Organization says end of pandemic in sight

The WHO says there were just under 11,000 Covid deaths reported between September 5th and 11th.

President Biden announces EV initiative in Detroit

President Biden announced the approval of the first $900 million for electric vehicle chargers across the country.

US railway companies, unions reach tentative agreement

American railway companies and unions have reached a tentative labor agreement amid the threat of strikes.

DNR restricts certain deer imports from North Carolina

The South Carolina Department of National Resources (DNR) has placed new restrictions on importing deer from North Carolina to the Palmetto state.

16 Million People Are Living With Cognitive Impairment In The Us

16 million people living with cognitive impairment in U.S.

A new study suggests a daily multivitamin may slow the process of cognitive aging in older adults.

Apple IOS 16 update released Monday

Apple's newest IOS update was released on Monday and with that newest upgrade came one very big change to its messaging software.

USC ranks no.1 for veterans and military service members

The University of South Carolina has been ranked number one in the country for veterans and military service members.

Electric vehicle charger manufacturer to open in West Columbia

One of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturers will open a facility in the midlands.

RCSD: Two more teens arrested in football game fight

Deputies from Richland County Sheriff’s Department have arrested two more students in connection with last Friday’s Spring Valley- Ridge View football game.

CDC: E.Coli outbreak linked to HelloFresh ground beef

The Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) announced an E. coli outbreak after six people were hospitalized and seven people became sick due to eating ground beef included in HelloFresh meal kits.

Richland Library Main offering free virtual health care clinics in September

Richland Library Main is providing free Virtual Health Care Clinics every Thursday in September from 9 am to 4:30 pm

SC Supreme Court OKs suit over $75M fee to private lawyers

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a judge needs to decide whether the state attorney general had the right to give $75 million of a $600 million settlement with the federal government over nuclear material storage to private attorneys who helped broker the deal.