“We love you” — family of missing USC student speaks out
According to the Columbia Police Department, 18-year-old University of South Carolina student Donaven Dempsey is missing.
Author: Lee Williams
Inaugural conference educates SC officers on handling animal abuse
“Hurting an animal is almost like a child or senior citizen. These individuals and animals can’t take care of themselves, and so we have to take up for them. And that’s what this training is about is encouraging those who work these type cases to don’t give up, keep on working them,” says Lott.
Over 2,300 high school seniors attend College & Career Decision Day at Statehouse
Over 2,300 high school seniors rallied on Statehouse grounds Wednesday morning for the 4th Annual SC College and Career Decision Day — celebrating their decisions to commit to higher education, begin a vocational or training program, join the military, or enter the workforce.
12th Annual Midlands Gives raises millions for local nonprofits
Tuesday marks the return of Midlands Gives — an annual day of giving to help and celebrate over 600 local nonprofits.
Woman found dead inside Cypress Street home identified
Crime scene investigators have processed the location for evidence and say the woman is not a Columbia resident nor student.
Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio
Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro.
Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty out-dueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday. Rain made for a soggy day, with the Churchill Downs dirt strip listed as sloppy and horse racing fans protecting their fancy hats and clothing with clear plastic ponchos. More pictures below: Categories: National News, News,…
UPDATE: Fort Jackson identifies trainee found dead
A basic combat training soldier was found dead during training on Thursday, April 24th, according to the Fort Jackson Garrison Public Affairs Office.
Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. files counterclaim after investigator accused of lying
“I am not gonna let somebody publicly defame and try to destroy one of my people when they’ve done absolutely nothing wrong,” says Lott.
“Time is of the essence” — new bill would shave months off tracking child pornography predators, says Attorney General
“This bill cuts red tape. It makes it faster and more efficient for investigators to get to the scene of the crime when it involves abusing children. So that they can begin the process of the investigation,” says Wilson.
