GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lyman man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in an alcohol-related crash that killed two people on a motorcycle and injured a third.
Solicitor Barry Barnette says 40-year-old Kevin Casey was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to two counts of felony driving under the influence with a death and felony driving under the influence with great bodily injury.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ The state’s first black Supreme Court justice since Reconstruction is the newest member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.
A North Augusta man has been charged with selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in of shares in a corporation but using the money for himself.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman.
Prosecutors said 23-year-old Charvus Nesbitt submitted an Alford plea Monday to murder, attempted murder and other charges, which is a plea where he does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence for a conviction.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state leaders says South Carolina’s education system needs dramatic improvement to successfully compete economically.
A prayer vigil for Amir and Zinah Jennings will take place Thurdsay at Frances Burns Methodist Church on Farrow Road.
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says a 17-year-old has been charged in the case and a juvenile has charges pending. Investigators are looking for another juvenile and a 25-year-old in connection with the case.
As the box office hit move, ‘Red Tails’ highlights the achievements of African American fighter pilots, a Midlands pilot reflects on the soldiers’ history, his heritage and future leaders’ hope.
A Lancaster woman has been found dead from an apparent gunshot wound and police say it appears to be the second homicide this week.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire alert for more than half of the state’s counties.
The commission says the alert goes into effect at 7 p.m. Friday. It means that outdoor burning is still allowed, but officials strongly advise holding off on doing any burning until weather conditions improve.
