Lexington-Richland School District Five cellphone ban
One of the Midlands largest school districts will join the rest of the state in officially banning cellphones beginning in January.
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RCSD: Man charged with murder after roommate dies weeks after assault
Murder, 57-year-old Succumbs to Injuries Sustained November 2024
A man has been charged with murder after a victim died weeks later after an assault, said deputies.
Richland County coroner releases name of victim who died after Tuesday fatal crash
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died after a fatal crash on Tuesday, said the coroner’s office.
SC Electoral College cast ballots to certify state’s vote for Donald Trump
While voters choose the president, it’s the Electoral College that actually elects the commander in chief.
SCHP investigates deadly McCord’s Ferry Rd crash
Image: SCHP Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says they are still investigating a crash that claimed one life along McCord’s Ferry Road Tuesday morning. According to Master Trooper William Bennett with SCHP, there was only one car involved in the crash that took place just before 11:30 am. Trooper Bennett says the 2013 Hyundai Elantra…
Prosperity Police asking for public’s help finding owner of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
The Prosperity Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding the owner of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), according to the police department.
Lott provides updates on shooting deaths of two 15-year-olds, arrests of three 14-year-olds
“He slides the gun back with his finger on the trigger, and of course when the slide goes back, the gun shoots, hits the 15 year old and kills him. That 15-year-old’s life is gone for absolutely no reason,” says Lott.
South Carolina death row inmate makes final appeal, says trial lawyer wasn’t prepared
A man convicted of murder who is expected to be the next inmate scheduled for execution in South Carolina is making a final appeal to the state Supreme Court, saying his trial lawyer was inadequately prepared and had too much sympathy for the victim.
Columbia man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug, firearm offenses
A Columbia man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, said the DOJ.
LPD: Man accused of using stolen ID to buy phone
Police in Lexington are looking for a man they say used a stolen identity to buy a cellphone.
