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Son of Prominent Rock Hill Attorney Charged in his Death

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A prominent Rock Hill attorney has been shot and killed, and authorities have charged his son in his death.

Local Traffic Stop Goes Viral

Lexington, SC (WOLO)-Another South Carolina traffic stop is in the headlines tonight. Will Stack... a 22-year-old identified as a National Guardsman.... posted a video of himself to Facebook explaining an interaction he had with a police officer.

Columbia man charged with murder in stabbing of acquaintance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder after police say he stabbed to death an acquaintance after an argument.

Legislative Black Caucus Calls For Body Camera Legislation

On Tuesday, the legislative Black Caucus called on their colleagues to pass a bill this session on body cameras.

Bills introduced after North Charleston police shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina senators are supporting bills that would protect the rights of people who videotape police while on public property and require the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate every police involved shooting.

SLED: Man broke into Norway police station, stole shotgun

NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — State agents say a 22-year-old man broke into the police station in Norway and stole a shotgun and police radio.

SC business leaders urge action on road funding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's business leaders say legislators must pass a bill in the coming weeks that raises at least $600 million additional yearly for road and bridge work.

SC State's new financial officer working on payment plans

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's new chief financial officer is trying to work out payment plans on some of the school's biggest bills.

1,200 acres of SC coastal property bought for preservation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An anonymous buyer has purchased 1,200 acres of prime coastal property near Pawleys Island to preserve land that a University of South Carolina foundation had marketed for development.

Def Leppard Coming to Town in October

Def Leppard is coming to town.

Body Cameras

The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus plans to bring body cameras to the attention of lawmakers today.

Spring Break Ends for Lawmakers

It's back to work at the State House.

Upstate Security Guard has Pleaded Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A security guard has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a woman who was shot as she drove away from an Anderson nightclub in 2013.

Deadly Stabbing In Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police are investigating a deadly stabbing. It happened earlier tonight in the 11-hundred block of King Street. 68-year old Leroy Samuel has been charged with murder.

Richland County Leaders Express Need for Sewer Project

Several Richland County leaders are ready to get moving on the Lower Richland Sewer Project.

5 teenagers arrested in man's shooting death at his home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in Lexington County have arrested five teenagers in connection with the deadly shooting of a man in his home near Swansea.

Mother Accused of Dumping Newborn in Trash Charged by Police

Woman accused of dumping baby in trash bin turns herself in and is now facing an attempted Murder Charge.

American Red Cross Thanks Volunteers

The American Red Cross is using this time to thank the people who donate their time to help others in need.

Traffic Returns to Normal After Overturned Semi on Interstate 20

Traffic appears to be moving more smoothly along Interstate 20 in Lexington County.

Midlands Mother Dies Following Half Marathon

A mother of four from Elgin died Saturday following the Palmetto Half Marathon.

Toddler Accused in Deadly Shooting

a one year old is dead but it's who was allegedly pulled the trigger that left a Ohio community stunned.

Shooting could lead to body cameras on officers across SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An eyewitness's video of a white North Charleston officer fatally shooting a black man as he ran away could propel the South Carolina Legislature to pass a law calling for body cameras on law enforcement officers statewide.