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A routine traffic stop in Fairfield County spiraled into a major bust when deputies pulled over Robert Antonio James Jr. for a suspended license—only to find cocaine base on him. That led to a search warrant for his Oak Street home, where investigators uncovered more drugs, a stolen firearm, and evidence of intent to distribute both cocaine and marijuana. James, already a repeat offender, now face...

A harrowing accident in Calhoun County left someone critically injured after falling off a tractor—then getting run over by it. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, providing immediate aid before handing off to EMS for trauma care and an airlift to the hospital. The victim’s condition remains unknown, but the incident underscores the dangers of even routine farm work. Authorities are investigating...

South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend is back—August 7–9—and it’s a shopper’s dream: snag back-to-school gear like tech, musical instruments, clothes, diapers, and bedding without paying state or local sales tax, whether you shop online or in-store. No price caps, no brand new vs. used rules—just pure savings. Since 2000, families have saved over $1.5 million last year alone. Don’t forget to check the...