UPDATE: Chemical spill causes I-20 gridlock, detour for hours
Traffic is moving again along Interstate 20 after a hazmat situation left drivers in gridlock for more than 5 hours Wednesday evening.
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Deputies arrest suspect accused in string of armed robberies
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of a man in connection with a string of armed robberies in the area.
Traffic Advisory: Portions of I-20 closed to traffic
Kershaw County Deputies have shut down portions of Interstate 20 from mile marker 92 to mile marker 92 East bound. The 10 mile stretch of road has been closed for a little more than 2 hours as fire crews continue to work to determine if the air quality is safe and clear of chemicals.
Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1 billion mark
Mega Millions surpasses the $1 billion dollar mark making it the third largest jackpot in the games history.
Deal reached on spending bill to include health care and climate
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said Wednesday they have reached a deal on a spending bill that includes health care and climate, with a goal of passage by next week, before the August recess.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
The Federal Reserve makes a major move Wednesday as Americans worry about a possible recession
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette files for re-election
Wednesday Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette officially filed paperwork to again join governor Henry McMaster's ticket for re-election.
Kershaw County holding Virtual Town Hall on Earthquakes
Kershaw County officials are preparing for an upcoming town hall on the recent rash of earthquakes.
House Select Committee discusses new testimony
House Select Committee investigating the January 6th insurrection is in talks to hear new testimony from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Orangeburg man accused in deadly shooting of teenage boy, injuring wife
Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell " There is absolutely no reason in this world for this to have happened."
Judge denies preliminary injunction request to block six week ban on abortion
A South Carolina court has denied a preliminary injunction to block the state's six week ban on abortion today.
Sen. Graham on investigation into 2020 election "constitutional overreach"
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will go to Georgia if he must to fight the state's investigation into the 2020 election.
Schools face staffing shortages heading into new year
Richland School District Two says it's facing dozens of staffing shortages heading into the new school year, and it's working to fill those vacant positions as quickly as they can.
Columbia Water to conduct 'system flush' after reports of strange odor
Columbia Water says they plan to conduct a "system flush" after getting reports about a strange odor in drinking water
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2 charged in connection to arson turned deadly
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection to a fire authorities say was intentionally set in Columbia. arrested for intentionally setting a fire in Columbia.
Local Living : K9-5K Run, Chris Lane, Back to School Bash, Fun Day
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OCSO release sketch of suspect wanted in 'road rage' shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's released a composite sketch of a suspect deputies say is involved in a shooting.
California wildfires continue raging
The explosive wildfire near Yosemite National Park in California continue to rage and are spreading quickly. Some families being forced to evacuate as the flames are far from contained.
White House assessing if Monkey Pox is 'public health emergency'
The white house is assessing whether or not to declare monkey pox a "public health emergency" after the World Health Organization did just that this weekend.
