Watch: Citadel Cadets Punished
The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.
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A Body Found in Johns Island, SC
Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies say they have not ruled out foul play in the death….
Hospital in Barnwell County Closing at Least Temporarily
The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily
BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement this week saying they are working to find alternatives for providing health care but that plans have not yet been…
One Dead in Colleton County Mobile Home Fire
Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a fire in a mobile home in Colleton County
SMOAKS, S.C. (AP) _Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a fire in a mobile home in Colleton County . Fire and Rescue Director Barry McRoy tells local media outlets that firefighters responded in the community of Smoaks shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. The man’s name has not been released. Authorities say the doublewide mobile home was recently…
Six Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting
The crackdown on human trafficking in South Carolina scored a big win Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of six people.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The crackdown on human trafficking in South Carolina scored a big win Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of six people. Investigators say the suspects were involved in selling underage girls for sex across Richland, Lexington, Orangeburg, and Aiken counties. According to the attorney general, human trafficking is a…
Richland County Holds Flood Meetings
Residents affected by the historic floods are invited to help plan for future natural disasters
Richland County, S.C. (News Release) — Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are invited to offer input that will help Richland County plan for future natural disasters. The Community Input and Recovery Project is a series of six meetings to gather feedback from residents. The meetings are scheduled Jan. 19-23 throughout Richland County. Public input from the meetings will…
South Carolina Art Museum Reopening in May
The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston's historic district will reopen in May following a $13 million renovation project of almost two years
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston’s historic district will reopen in May following a $13 million renovation project of almost two years. The work began in the fall of 2014 and the Gibbes said in a news release last week that it plans to reopen on the Saturday of upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The renovated…
Anthropologist Assists with SC Discovery of Human Remains
An anthropologist is assisting Anderson County officials with an investigation about a discovery of human remains
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ An anthropologist is assisting Anderson County officials with an investigation about a discovery of human remains. WYFF-TV reports an anthropologist with the Spartanburg County coroner’s office will help Anderson County investigators. Anderson County officials say human remains were found Sunday spread out in a wooded area off Highway 153. Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown says…
SLED investigating first officer-involved shooting of 2016
The South Carolina Law Enforcement is investigating the state's first officer-involved shooting of 2016.
SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement is investigating the state’s first officer-involved shooting of 2016. SLED spokesman Thom Berry says it happened early Saturday morning in Santee in Orangeburg County. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance at a nightclub and someone shot at a deputy. The deputy, who was not hurt, returned fire. Berry says…
Gospel Music Concert Celebrates Martin Luther King Day
An all-male gospel quartet and the full gospel choir from a West Columbia church are headlining the music festival being held in celebration of Monday's Martin Luther King Day commemoration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An all-male gospel quartet and the full gospel choir from a West Columbia church are headlining the music festival being held in celebration of Monday’s Martin Luther King Day commemoration. The Martin Luther King Jr. gospel festival takes place Saturday at the Koger Center in Columbia. It features the Brookland Baptist Church Gospel Choir. The Pastor…
