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20 Arrested, 300 Dogs Rescued in Dogfighting Raids in SC

More than 20 people were arrested and more than 300 dogs were rescued as authorities raided dogfighting kennels in South Carolina, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Cannabis A Big Winner On Election Night. Where Do The Carolinas Stand?

South Carolina Cannabis Fight Persists in Farmer’s Lawsuit

A South Carolina farmer is suing several state agencies in federal court on grounds they conspired to deny him his due process rights after authorities in 2019 destroyed his hemp crop, which was grown in unregistered fields.

Rock Hill Police: Teen Ignored Self Quarantine Order; Coughed On Officers

Texas Man Arrested for Threat Made Towards Northwestern High School

Police have identified and arrested the man they say made a threat directed toward Northwestern High School.

2nd Fatal Shooting in 2 Days with Deputies in SC County

For the second straight day, deputies in a South Carolina county have been involved in a fatal shooting.

Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall in Cuba En Route to Florida

A strengthening Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds lashed Cuba’s western tip, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people, as it became a major Category 3 storm early Tuesday.

Man Killed, Deputy Wounded in South Carolina Shootout

A South Carolina sheriff’s deputy is hospitalized and another man is dead after officials said the man opened fire on the deputy Sunday.

Remains Found Amid Search for SC Man Missing Since July

People searching for a South Carolina man missing since July found what appear to be human bones on Sunday.

Panthers Defeat Saints 22-14 to Snap 9-Game Losing Streak

Baker Mayfield threw for 170 yards, Christian McCaffrey ran for 108 as the Panthers (1-2) won at home for the first time since beating the Saints 26-7 on Sept. 19, 2021.

Shooting At Kershaw Apartment Complex Leaves 15-Year-Old Dead

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning homicide at the Foxwood Apartments.

One Person Dies After Skydiving Accident

A skydiving accident in Chester County left one person dead Saturday, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.

Driver Killed In Fiery Crash In York County

A deadly crash is under investigation in York County, South Carolina. Troopers say the driver of a pickup truck lost control on SC-422 near Stowe Road. The truck flipped several times and caught fire.

NTSB Calls For Alcohol Detection Systems In All New Vehicles

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that all new vehicles be equipped with new technology that can prevent impaired drivers from operating a vehicle.

Worker Was Dead In Belk Store Bathroom For 4 Days

A 63-year-old worker died in the public bathroom of a Columbia department store, but her body was not discovered for four days.

School Bus Crashes Into South Carolina Store; 7 Sent to Hospital

A school bus crashed into a store in South Carolina on Tuesday, hitting one student outside and sending seven people to the hospital, authorities said.

NTSB Wants All New Vehicles to Check Drivers for Alcohol Use

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.

Harris Returns to South Carolina to Boost Voting in Midterms

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting two historically Black colleges in South Carolina to push for voter registration as she focuses on places and demographics that will be key to Democrats’ chances to hold on to Congress in midterm elections.