FAIRFAX, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A shooting injured one person Tuesday morning in Fairfax, putting two nearby schools on soft lockdown. Allendale-Fairfax middle and high schools went on a soft lockdown starting around 9:45 a.m. as a precautionary measure, the Allendale County School District said. During the soft lockdown, all exterior...

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — A 6-year-old child was accidentally shot in the Cummings area on Monday, the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said. The incident occurred on Ram Horn Road. The child was airlifted to a medical facility for urgent treatment and is now in stable condition, according to HCSO. “Our hearts go out […]

ESTILL, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding two men wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder. According to the Estill Police Department, Jaylan Blake, of Allendale County, and Jaykayveias Mitchell, of Estill, both face three counts each of attempted murder and two counts each of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. – A former South Carolina State University student has been charged with firing into a crowd of peers. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division accused Melvin Anthony Williams, 21, of attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime on October 24.

State authorities are investigating after a fight broke out at a voting location Wednesday in Orangeburg County. (Credit Tina Ellison.)

Local and state police are investigating several shooting incidents that occurred around Hampton County over the weekend. The Estill Police Department and the Hampton County Sheriff's Office, assisted by state police, have responded to a total of five shooting incidents since Friday, including four in one day, and one accidental shooting that involved a child.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - After experiencing a miscarriage and being arrested last year, an Orangeburg County woman is speaking out now that her charge has been dropped. She wants other women who may be in similar situations to know they are not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help.

“A simple traffic violation noticed by attentive deputies led (to) these arrests,” the sheriff said.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A former South Carolina State University football player was arrested early Wednesday morning, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Jamare Benjamin, 23, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, transport of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle with broken seal,...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Seven officers were inducted into the SC Law Enforcement Hall of Fame on Wednesday. The ceremony recognizes officers who have served at least 25 years and who have a proven record of excellence with an achievement award. The officers inducted include Orangeburg Department of Public Safety’s...

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will have a national televised feature matchup this Thursday, as the 6-2 North Carolina Central Eagles visit the 5-2 South Carolina State Bulldogs(SC State). This game marks the first meeting between the teams this season and the 29th overall. The Eagles lead the all-time series 15-13 and will make their 14th […] The post North Carolina Central, South Carolina State to meet in huge HBCU clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stats Perform is bringing a greater spotlight to athletes, students and stories at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through a partnership with Urban Edge Network. Included in the 2024 college football season are both HBCU FCS Player and Team of the Week awards and a season-ending HBCU FCS National Player of the Year Award, each presented by HBCU+.

COLUMBIA, SC (October 22, 2024) – More than 125,000 voters turned out to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting, topping the previous one-day record for early voting set in the 2022 General Election, and there are more early voting opportunities ahead. "We are thrilled to...

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — The halls of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School are familiar ground for Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels. That's because Mrs. Daniels is a proud graduate turned freshman English teacher at her alma mater. "I was on the first girls’ soccer team coming here, and so now I'm the coach....

The county is looking to have a better water system that reaches outside of the town limits according to leaders.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One80 Place announced Wednesday it was awarded $3.8 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to combat youth homelessness in the Lowcountry. The funding will help One80 Place's system expand its capacity to serve more youth throughout Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Jasper, Colleton, Beaufort...

A program that has already been hard at work inside local schools will soon have a brick and mortar headquarters to call its own in Hampton County. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Welvista's Smile for a Lifetime celebrated the groundbreaking of the coming Smiles for a Lifetime dental center, which will be located at 713 Jackson Avenue West in Hampton, next to Hampton Elementary School (behind the CVS Pharmacy).

The Allendale-Fairfax Tigers will head out on the road to square off against Hardeeville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Allendale-Fairfax's offense hasn't had much luck over their past eight games, but Friday's matchup will give them a chance to turn things around. Allendale-Fairfax is headed into the contest out to...

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Bowman, Santee and Elloree may soon be receiving county resources for wastewater and sewer. Last Monday, Orangeburg County Council approved an investment in a study for a rural infrastructure and wastewater project. The county says the purpose of this study is to identify and address...

Eric Phoenix is lighting up the field for South Carolina State, delivering standout performances that have fans buzzing.