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It's being paid for by Casey... The consulting work is not costing taxpayers any money. It's being paid for by Casey Family Programs, the nation's largest foundation focused on reducing the need for foster care. Local 18 hours, 6 minutes ago Robert Kittle Local Special Needs Parent: 'Someone Needs to Be Held Accountable' Special Needs Parent: 'Someone Needs to Be Held Accountable' The SC Inspector General is investigating the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs The SC Inspector General is investigating the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Local 18 hours, 18 minutes ago Jenny Wirtzberger Crime Driver Accused of Trying to Hit Officers Arrested Driver Accused of Trying to Hit Officers Arrested Sumter police have arrested a man they say tried to hit two officers with a car last... Sumter police have arrested a man they say tried to hit two officers with a car last month. Crime 19 hours, 33 minutes ago Tony Santaella Local Sumter Police Arrest 1, Seek Second in Burglary, Shooting Sumter Police Arrest 1, Seek Second in Burglary, Shooting Law enforcement have reasons to believe that both Ford and Harris may be involved in the... Law enforcement have reasons to believe that both Ford and Harris may be involved in the shooting-related incidents reported in the South Sumter community of the city since January. Local 19 hours, 40 minutes ago Local Registration open for Charity Golf Tournament Registration open for Charity Golf Tournament Registration open for charity golf tournament in Sumter. Registration open for charity golf tournament in Sumter. Local 19 hours, 55 minutes ago Restaurant Report Card Restaurant Report Card: September 4, 2014 Restaurant Report Card: September 4, 2014 Here are the highest and lowest restaurant scores around the midlands. Here are the highest and lowest restaurant scores around the midlands. Restaurant Report Card 20 hours, 24 minutes ago Jenny Wirtzberger Local Sellers Asks McMaster to Resign from Country Club Sellers Asks McMaster to Resign from Country Club The Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor is challenging Republican opponent Henry... The Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor is challenging Republican opponent Henry McMaster to renounce his membership in a country club. Local 22 hours, 53 minutes ago Seanna Adcox NFL Clowney Reveals He Suffered Concussion Clowney Reveals He Suffered Concussion Texans top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney says he suffered a concussion in a joint... Texans top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney says he suffered a concussion in a joint practice with Denver last month. NFL 23 hours, 44 minutes ago Local Coroner: Woman Likely Didn't Die from House Fire Coroner: Woman Likely Didn't Die from House Fire The coroner says a woman found dead inside a burned home likely died from natural causes,... The coroner says a woman found dead inside a burned home likely died from natural causes, and not the fire. Local 1 day, 2 hours ago Tony Santaella On Your Side Children's Sunglasses Recalled Children's Sunglasses Recalled News19 is On Your Side with a recall on some children's sunglasses. News19 is On Your Side with a recall on some children's sunglasses. On Your Side 1 day, 3 hours ago Laura McElveen Crime Sheriff: Man Killed Girlfriend, Shot Roommate Sheriff: Man Killed Girlfriend, Shot Roommate Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a suspect who killed his girlfriend and shot his... Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a suspect who killed his girlfriend and shot his roommate has been arrested. Crime 1 day, 3 hours ago Tony Santaella Health SC Young People Rank 2nd Nationally in Obesity SC Young People Rank 2nd Nationally in Obesity A new report finds that the rate of obesity among South Carolina's young people ranks... A new report finds that the rate of obesity among South Carolina's young people ranks second in the nation. Health 1 day, 3 hours ago Money How to save 80% on home security How to save 80% on home security Trick would-be burglars without emptying your wallet. Trick would-be burglars without emptying your wallet. Money 1 day, 5 hours ago Matt Granite Local Mayor: Chapin Special Election Date Set Secretly Mayor: Chapin Special Election Date Set Secretly A special election will be held on September 30 in the town of Chapin for a possible... A special election will be held on September 30 in the town of Chapin for a possible change of form of government. Local 1 day, 7 hours ago Crime 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Richland County Shooting 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Richland County Shooting One person is dead and another has been injured following a shooting Wednesday night in... One person is dead and another has been injured following a shooting Wednesday night in Richland County. Crime 1 day, 15 hours ago Tony Santaella Local Fatal Fire in Richland County Fatal Fire in Richland County According to fire officials most of the fire was contained to the bedroom of the house... According to fire officials most of the fire was contained to the bedroom of the house located just off Percival road. Local 1 day, 15 hours ago Local University, Quarry Want Land Behind Williams-Brice University, Quarry Want Land Behind Williams-Brice The property goes up for auction in two weeks and both University of South Carolina and... The property goes up for auction in two weeks and both University of South Carolina and Vulcan Materials each would like to have it. Local 1 day, 16 hours ago Steven Dial Local Reports: Feds to Investigate Ferguson, Mo. Police Reports: Feds to Investigate Ferguson, Mo. Police The investigation, which may be announced as early as Thursday, will examine training and... The investigation, which may be announced as early as Thursday, will examine training and practices of the Ferguson police, CNN reported, citing an unnamed Missouri official and a federal law enforcement official Local 1 day, 17 hours ago WIlliam Welch On Your Side Inspector General Investigating Special Needs Agency Inspector General Investigating Special Needs Agency State Director of DDSN sat down with News19 to talk about potential problems at the... State Director of DDSN sat down with News19 to talk about potential problems at the agency. On Your Side 1 day, 17 hours ago Jenny Wirtzberger Local Marijuana Committee Exploring Production In SC Marijuana Committee Exploring Production In SC Parents want the treatment for their kids and industrial growers want to use South... Parents want the treatment for their kids and industrial growers want to use South Carolina's fast agriculture resources to make money off the crop. Local 1 day, 18 hours ago Clark Fouraker Local Richland One Program Offers Second Chances Richland One Program Offers Second Chances The Richland One Evening High School Program is one of the many interventions that the... The Richland One Evening High School Program is one of the many interventions that the district has in place that has helped in reducing the dropout numbers. Local 1 day, 18 hours ago Amicia Ramsey Local Harvest Hope Lays Off Staff Harvest Hope Lays Off Staff Harvest Hope Food Bank laid off 10 staff members statewide. Harvest Hope Food Bank laid off 10 staff members statewide. Local 1 day, 18 hours ago South Carolina Gamecocks USC, UNC to Kick Off '15 Season on a Thursday USC, UNC to Kick Off '15 Season on a Thursday South Carolina's going to open their 2015 season with another Thursday night game, this... South Carolina's going to open their 2015 season with another Thursday night game, this time up in Charlotte. South Carolina Gamecocks 1 day, 21 hours ago Tony Santaella Local Students Arrested for Fighting at Lower Richland High Students Arrested for Fighting at Lower Richland High The students fled the area but were later identified by the School Resource officer using... The students fled the area but were later identified by the School Resource officer using video surveillance equipment. Local 1 day, 22 hours ago Anne McQuary Local Mark Sanford Calls Ex-Wife's Claims 'False' Mark Sanford Calls Ex-Wife's Claims 'False' U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford says accusations and requests made by his ex-wife Jenny in their... U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford says accusations and requests made by his ex-wife Jenny in their contentious divorce are "preposterous, crazy and wrong." Local 1 day, 23 hours ago Bruce Smith Local Deputies: Suspect Punched Store Employee Deputies: Suspect Punched Store Employee The Sheriff stated that Wilson grabbed a chair and threatened to hit the victim with it,... The Sheriff stated that Wilson grabbed a chair and threatened to hit the victim with it, but was scared off by a customer entering the business. Local 1 day, 23 hours ago Anne McQuary Education Unsafe Helmets Being Removed from Schools Unsafe Helmets Being Removed from Schools More Midlands schools are taking potentially unsafe helmets out of their equipment... More Midlands schools are taking potentially unsafe helmets out of their equipment inventory. 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