This afternoon, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department surprised one of its deputies who has been serving the county for 50 years. Investigator Tommy Croxton first joined the sheriff’s department back in 1971.
Columbia Water officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents of the Padgett Woods Subdivision in Richland County. Residents near the affected area who have lost water are advised to boil their water for at least one full minute before drinking or cooking.
DHEC reports 120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in the Palmetto State.
Fitness Trainer James Patrick is hosting a free dance fitness event tomorrow at the Statehouse. The “Peace Love Sweat” event goes from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
On Thursday, a former Fort Jackson trainee charged with hijacking a school bus waived his right to attend a virtual court hearing.
There is a new man in charge at the nation’s largest training base. Earlier today, a change of command ceremony took place at Fort Jackson, where Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis assumed command from outgoing Commanding General Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle.
Starting tomorrow, the Department of Corrections will begin phase one of in-person visitation for vaccinated inmates at certain prisons. Those include the Palmer, Livesay, Goodman and Manning institutions.
The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying an individual they say stole credit cards from two gyms and used them to purchase several Apple Watches.
Yesterday, the South Carolina Supreme Court blocked two upcoming executions, saying the inmates could not be put to death until they truly have a choice between electrocution and the newly established firing squad option. Governor Henry McMaster says he does not agree with the court’s decision.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a lane reversal exercise Thursday, in preparation for hurricane season.
