Officer who shot man to death in driveway faces felony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A North Augusta officer who shot a 68-year-old black man to death last year following a slow-speed chase faces a felony gun charge.
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Memorial Ride to be held for Former Sergeant and Wife
The Richland County Sheriff's Department will pause to remember the lives of a former sergeant and his wife.
Video Cited by Police in Murder Charges against North Charleston Officer
Link to video here. Police cited witness video that appears to show the moment when the shots were fired. This video is graphic.
Preserving the past: McMaster visits SC Archives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster has paid tribute to both one of his ancestors and to the agency that preserves and protects more than three centuries of the state's vital government records.
Chairman of SC State University board steps down
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the board of trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University is stepping down.
Men Charged in SC with Stealing Fuel in 4 States
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) _ Two Florida men are in custody in South Carolina charged with stealing 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel from convenience stores in four states.
Caregiver Arrested In Richland County
Richland County, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County woman is accused of stealing more than 16 thousand dollars from a 93 year old woman she was supposed to be caring for.
N. Charleston Police Officer Charged with Murder
A spokesperson for SLED says Patrolman Michael Slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott during an April 4th traffic stop.
Allergy Season Strikes the Midlands
With the weather warming up in the Capital City, more and more people are venturing outside to enjoy the sunshine. However, with all the pollen floating around this time of year, being outside could impact allergy sufferers.
USC marking 800th anniversary of Magna Carta
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta is being marked in South Carolina with a talk on representative democracy and a discussion of the idea that not even kings are above the law.
Men charged in SC with stealing fuel in 4 states
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Two Florida men are in custody in South Carolina charged with stealing 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel from convenience stores in four states.
Free Diabetes Self-Management Workshops
The Drew Wellness Center is hosting free diabetes self-management workshops beginning today at 10:00 AM.
Edisto River again makes list of nation's most-endangered
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Edisto River has again made the list of the nation's top 10 most-endangered rivers.
Lt. Gov. McMaster helping seniors prepare for disaster
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster is helping South Carolina seniors get prepared for emergencies and natural disasters.
Columbia holds orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An organization that matches up boys and girls with mentors is holding a meeting for people interested in becoming volunteers.
Rep. Joe Wilson holds annual jobs fair for veterans
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Joe Wilson is bringing veterans, employers and interested agencies together in South Carolina for his annual jobs fair.
SC Supreme Court weighs municipal water utility's spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court is about to decide whether elected officials can use profits generated by a city's water and sewage utility for other needs.
2 shot to death in separate Calhoun Falls shootings
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say two people have been shot to death in separate shootings in Calhoun Falls.
Ex-Lexington County Sheriff Metts to be sentenced April 27
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge will sentence former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts on April 27 in a bribery and conspiracy case
Area Atty. Charged With Criminal Domestic Violence
Lexington County, SC (WOLO)- An attorney and former Executive Director of The South Carolina Republican Party is charged with criminal domestic violence.
Civil rights attorney considers consulting on SC State case
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A civil rights attorney who helped secure more than $500 million for publicly funded historically black schools in Mississippi decades ago is visiting Orangeburg as he considers helping South Carolina State University.
SC House and Senate off this week for spring vacation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are getting a vacation this week.
Local McDonalds team up with Harvest Hope to feed hungry Children
If you are craving for a McDonalds Happy Meal, you could help feed a hungry child in the Midlands.
Exclusive SC resort awaiting regulatory approval for seawall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An exclusive South Carolina resort is awaiting regulatory approval to build a new seawall to protect homes after the legislature agreed to the plan last year.
Child Drowns in Aiken County
Authorities say a three-year-old boy drowned in a pool at his aunt's home over the weekend.
