Springfield troubling police department gets new police chief
A South Carolina town has a new police chief after its former chief was accused of taking bribes to help people get visas to enter or stay in the country.
Author: Associated Press
Deputy gets no prison time for sex while on duty, in uniform
A former York County deputy has avoided prison time after agreeing to plead guilty to paying for sex with a woman who also was wanted on criminal charges.
Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow people with disabilities or their caretaker to apply for a special registration that would note their condition and alert law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced a bill for disabled people to apply for registration that alerts officers during traffic stops.
Koepka, DeChambeau share lead at the Masters
No need to wait until Sunday for the Masters to come to life.
State House: Hearing on Medical Marijuana
By CHRISTINA L. MYERS= COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are hearing from both supporters and opponents of the medicinal use of marijuana. The Senate Medical Affairs planned two hearings Thursday to fit in all the speakers on the issue. The bill, called the Compassionate Care Act, would allow patients with terminal, debilitating medical conditions to purchase up to…
SLED: Update Officer, Suspect hurt in Hospital Shooting in Laurens
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Department says a gunman and a health systems police officer have been wounded by gunfire inside a hospital. News outlets report it happened at about 2 a.m. Thursday at Laurens County Memorial Hospital in Clinton. SLED spokesman Thom Berry says the suspect was being treated when he shot the officer…
SC Senate panel approve nominee to head child welfare agency
Some South Carolina lawmakers have given preliminary approval to Gov. Henry McMaster’s pick to head the state’s child welfare agency.
JBJ, Pearce receive World Series rings Tuesday
The New England Patriots brought their six Super Bowl trophies to Fenway Park on Tuesday to help the Boston Red Sox celebrate their latest World Series championship and unfurl a new banner in front of the Green Monster for the fourth time in 15 years.
Officials: Headless alligator carcasses was legally killed
Wildlife officials say an alligator found in a South Carolina creek without its head or tail was legally killed but improperly disposed of by a professional with a permit to kill it.
