Christopher Buchanan
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Two displaced in cooking fire that spread, caused significant damage to Sumter home
Officials said that roughly 15 firefighters from multiple stations responded to the scene and spent about two-and-a-half hours there. → Read More
Sheriff: Deputy passes out after being exposed to substance during traffic stop
Both the deputy who fell unconscious and another who rushed in to help were given NARCAN, a drug used to reverse known or suspected opioid overdoses. → Read More
Aiken deputy terminated for allegedly firing on vehicle leaving traffic stop
An Aiken County deputy has been fired after opening fire on a driver during a traffic stop on Tuesday. → Read More
Lexington roads closing for Shamrock Parade: What to know
Drivers in and around Lexington will need to find alternate routes or follow planned detours during the early afternoon on Saturday due to the Shamrock Parade. → Read More
'Active situation' leads to SLED response in Clarendon County; road closed
The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is asking residents and drivers to avoid the area of Spigner Road due to an active situation that now involves state agents. → Read More
Aiken deputy misplaces shotgun, rifle while helping change tire; one still missing
To assist in changing the driver's tire, the deputy had to remove all equipment from the rear of his patrol car. This included a shotgun and a Colt M4 rifle. → Read More
One wounded in shooting outside Walmart on Garners Ferry
Police stressed that the shooting was not a random act and that the parties involved know one another. → Read More
SLED investigating after officer opens fire following pursuit in Aiken County
Despite the gunfire, no injuries were reported in the incident and one person is in custody. → Read More
Shooting on SC State campus wounds student; SLED investigating
University officials said the shooting happened at Hugine Suites, a residence hall on the campus, and led to a lockdown that continued until roughly 1:25 a.m. → Read More
AG Alan Wilson, top prosecutor Creighton Waters weigh in on Murdaugh verdict
Alex Murdaugh was convicted on all counts less than three hours after the jury went into deliberations on Thursday. → Read More
Man accused of ramming truck through front door of Lexington County home still on the run
Authorities say a woman at the door was injured but several children who were also at the home were OK. → Read More
Investigation closes roads in downtown Columbia
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available. → Read More
Man found shot dead in Dentsville community
Authorities haven't yet provided any additional information about the shooting and the coroner's office has not publicly identified the victim in the case. → Read More
Woman faces attempted murder charge after pistol-whipping, shooting at boyfriend
Authorities said the shooting happened on Maryville Drive. The victim was later found at an address on Edmund Highway. → Read More
Sheriff: Sumter student intended to stab student who was picking on him, others
The knife was found and confiscated before he had the chance to directly threaten any students or teachers, officials said. → Read More
Lee Correctional officer fired, arrested on contraband, drug charges
The drugs and contraband were uncovered by a K-9 drug unit. → Read More
Man arrested for murder after investigation found women didn't die in fires where bodies were found
A man has been charged with two counts of murder and more after a local and state investigation uncovered disturbing details during an arson investigation. → Read More
Second child of 2023 surrendered under Daniel's Law in South Carolina
A permanency hearing will be held on April 3 at 2 p.m. → Read More
Some addresses along St. Andrews Road under second boil water advisory in week
The general area has experienced three boil water advisories since late December. → Read More
Sumter Co. child accused of threatening to kill teachers, fellow students
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where a child allegedly brought a knife to his school and threatened to harm students and a teacher. → Read More