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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Kershaw County Coroner David West is reporting the death of a man after a crash that took place Sunday morning. According to the coroner, Kershaw County 911 received a call at 10:57 Sunday morning of an accident on Hwy 34 and South Gate Dr in Camden.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help from the community to find a missing man who suffers from dementia. Abdul Hassan, 77, was last seen leaving his Blythewood home in a Ford F-150 with Georgia disabled person's license plate YHA 465. Hassan told family members he was going...

Huge plumes of smoke blanketed swaths of the Southeast on Wednesday as crews battled rapidly growing wildfires that destroyed more than 50 homes in Georgia and forced hundreds to flee the drought- and wind-fueled flames. Some of the biggest blazes were near Georgia's coast, while others were popping up in...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a man at a Spartanburg convenience store, according to police. Officers were called around 4:50 a.m. Sunday to the Hot Spot Convenience Store on East Henry Street for reports of a disturbance, the Spartanburg Police Department said. When officers arrived, they […] The post One person dead after being struck by...

The Battle of Kings Mountain: The Turning Point That Saved the Revolution The Battle of Kings Mountain: The Turning Point That Saved the Revolution (image credits: unsplash) Most Americans have never heard of Kings Mountain, yet this remote South Carolina battlefield witnessed one of the most decisive moments of the Revolutionary War on October 7, ... Read more The post Forgotten Battles That Changed the...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland County deputies are searching for a 77-year-old man with dementia who hasn't been seen since Saturday morning. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said Abdul Hassan was last seen by family around 10 a.m. Authorities believe he left his Blythewood home in a Ford F-150 and may be headed to Greenwood. Authorities said he reportedly told family he...

Columbia City Council gave initial approval to a plan to sell the post office building and property at 1601 Assembly Street. Council members voted 5-1 to approve the plan on first reading. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann was the lone "no" vote. A second vote is required for final approval. That could...

Drain flies have a way of appearing quietly and then suddenly feeling impossible to ignore. In South Carolina homes, they are often first noticed as tiny, fuzzy insects resting near sinks, showers, or floor drains. Their slow, fluttering flight and habit of clustering on walls make them stand out in a subtle but persistent way. Many homeowners assume they are just another type of...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The cold front responsible for yesterday's rain will stall to our south over the next couple of days. It may be close enough to spark some occasional light rain showers, but most will likely be dry today and tomorrow. Northeast winds will send slightly cooler...

Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in plain sight, chugging along tracks you’ve probably driven past a hundred times without a second glance. The South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro is one of those magical places that makes you wonder why nobody told you about it sooner, and then you realize that’s exactly what makes it special.