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Saluda county coroner rules weekend shooting a homicide

A shooting that Saluda County authorities tell us was reported over the weekend is now being investigated as a homicide.

SLED: Columbia man arrested for threatening life of public official employee

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced the arrest of 19 year old Michael Scott for Threatening the Life of a Public Official Employee and their family.

Red Cross: Fire safety tips during Thanksgiving

According to the Red Cross, its crews respond to an average of six home fires everyday and Thanksgiving is the peak day when South Carolina sees the most numbers of home fires.

$15 million in capital bonds approved in Clarendon county

The Clarendon County Council approved $15 million in bonds for various capital projects last night.

Alleged Murdaugh co-conspirator Russell Laffitte charged with six counts

A jury is deliberating in the trial in the alleged co-conspirator of disgraced former Attorney Alex Murdaugh.

Palmetto series gets new sponsor, SC Education Lottery

The Carolina-Clemson game is this weekend and now the on-going series between the bitter rivals has a new sponsor.

Holiday shopping season set to be busiest ever, says Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission says this may be the busiest holiday shopping season ever.

Newly renovated field unveiled at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

A newly renovated field in honor of Lakeview High School’s historic championship win 59 years ago today was unveiled today.

Locally grown food headed to several SC school districts

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the SC Department of Education have partnered to provide locally grown food to students.

Car crashes into Wendy's, one killed, several injured

Sheriff Daniel Simon says it happened around 12:30 this afternoon on Sumter Hwy.

Victims in Helicopter Crash On I-77 Have Been Identified

WBTV has released a statement that identifies the people killed in a crash of its news helicopter.

President Biden extends moratorium on student loan payments

The moratorium has been extended multiple times throughout the pandemic.

Supreme Court rules Donald Trump must turn over taxes to House committee

The case has been going on since Trump was president.

Richland County government offices and drop-off sites closed for Thanksgiving

Richland County Government offices are set to close Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Coroner releases Saluda County resident's cause of death

The Saluda County Coroner's Office announced the death of 22 year-old Zonnie T. Cyrus as a homicide.

Two Dead In Helicopter Crash on I-77 in Charlotte, NC

Officials say two people have died in an accident involving a helicopter on the southbound side of Interstate 77 in Charlotte, NC

FEMA financial aid available for SC residents affected by Hurricane Ian

The South Carolina Governor's Office announced residents who suffered property damage from Hurricane Ian in Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry counties can now register for disaster assistance.