Shamira McCray

ORANGEBURG — Three people have now been arrested in connection with two fatal shootings at S.C. State University in Orangeburg, one in February and one in October 2025.

Updated COLUMBIA — A Lexington County special education teacher who was arrested last year for allegedly hitting students, could be returning to the classroom soon.

Reporter Shamira McCray discusses recent developments at S.C. State University, a Gamecocks-focused store expanding, and how the state of South Carolina is withholding millions from dozens of towns.

Updated IRMO — District leaders say a social media post announcing the recent appointment of a Lexington County special education teacher who was arrested and charged with assault last year was made in error.

Updated IRMO — Town Council is moving forward with a contract that will triple the number of Flock license plate readers in the town, despite public opposition.

Columbia native Craig Melvin’s absence from NBC’s “TODAY” show this week isn’t related to him being targeted recently by an intruder who entered the studio.

LEXINGTON — Lake Murray is home to one of the largest roosts of purple martin birds along the East Coast.

SALUDA — A Saluda County man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly pushing a person into a door at his home and then firing shots when deputies responded to his residence earlier this week.

COLUMBIA — A Richland County deputy was arrested this week after misusing the sheriff's department's Flock camera system , meant for reading license plates and tracking vehicles.

LEXINGTON — A bridge along a highly traveled road in Lexington County could soon be replaced for the first time in more than 75 years.