Local law enforcement put to the test at Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Community members came out to help give the gift of life and then voted for their favorite heroes.
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Local Living: Take a new furry friend home this weekend!
Local Living: Take a new furry friend home this weekend!
Richland County Sheriff’s Department designated as Purple Heart Agency
Today, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization read a proclamation designating RCSD as a Purple Heart Agency.
Dr. Ben Carson speaks at Ben Lippen School commencement ceremony
Ben Lippen’s class of 2022 graduates were joined by a special guest speaker today.
Sumter PD: Two in custody in connection with shooting that left a man dead outside a vacant house
The Sumter Police Department says one person is in custody, and they are looking for another wanted in connection with a shooting that left a man dead outside a vacant home on South Sumter Street Thursday morning.
Columbia man pleads guilty to firearm charge following incident in February 2020
According to the Department of Justice, a Columbia man pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Teen previously arrested on gun charge at Columbiana Mall found with loaded gun at DJJ facility
A statement from Director Hendrick today says staff were notified of a teen possibly armed with a loaded gun at the facility, after the 13-year-old had already been patted down, showered and changed into facility clothes. Staff immediately responded and took the weapon.
ADDRESSING YOUTH CRIME: Midland communities call for stop to recent gun violence
The cry to end gun violence is also being heard in Newberry County where four teens were recently killed.
Lexington man sentenced to S.C. maximum for sexual assault
Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies say a man charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct will spend the next few decades behind bars after being given the state maximum for criminal sexual assault
HS administrator charged following altercation with student
Leon BrunsonImage: Lexington County Detention Center Cayce, S.C (WOLO)–Police with the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety say two students were involved in an fight Wednesday morning. One of the students involved say school administrator Leon Brunson took him to the ground and pushed him several times after the altercation had ended, injuring the student. Cayce police say an investigation lead…
