State lawmakers prepare for additional work as current session nears final day
Overall, the majority leader says this session has been a success.
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RCSD on scene of shooting that injured one person on West Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says deputies are on the scene of a shooting that took place in the 3800 block of West Beltline Boulevard.
Governor McMaster signs bill to strengthen foster care
A South Carolina bill signed today will provide an extended voluntary foster care program when a child ages out of foster care on their 18th birthday.
SCAG: Columbia men arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
In unrelated investigations, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two men from Columbia were arrested on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Law enforcement officers from across SC recognized at awards ceremony in Lexington
Some special law enforcement officers from across the state were honored Wednesday.
Local Living: OCSD hosting career fair, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
Local Living: OCSD hosting career fair, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
GE Appliances opens up water heater manufacturing plant in Camden
Since 2016, GE Appliances has invested $2 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations, adding more than 3,000 new employees and creating an additional 88,000 jobs in the nations’s economy.
RCSD: Student arrested after loaded gun is discovered at St. Andrews Middle School
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a 14-year-old student was arrested after a gun was found at St. Andrews Middle School.
KCSO: Camden man facing 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says a Camden man was arrested Tuesday, and he faces 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
RCSD: Richland School District Two board member charged with threatening another board member
Investigators say the threat was made during an official meeting at the Richland School District Two office on April 28.
