Man sentenced to 35 years for impregnating child
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sex crimes against a minor.
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Attorney General: State not pursuing 2nd trial for Charlotte police officer who shot unarmed man
The white Charlotte, North Carolina police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of an unarmed black man in 2013, will not get a second trial following a mistrial last week.
Police investigating double shooting in W. Columbia
West Columbia Police are investigating after an early morning shooting left two injured.
Newberry salon owner killed; 1 arrested
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a hair salon owner in Newberry.
State of emergency declared in Florida; tropical storm nears
Gov. Rick Scott is declaring a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Erika nears Florida.
RSCD: Suspects sought for theft, fraud
Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting assistance from the community in locating two suspects for financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud.
UPDATE: Missing 89-year-old Sumter County man located
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has located a missing 89-year-old Sumter County man.
UPDATE: Lexington teen located
According to the Lexington Police Department a missing 16-year-old has been located.
Student killed in shooting at Savannah State University
Authorities are investigating after a shooting at Savannah State University killed a student and prompted a lockdown at the Georgia schoo
State auditors: SC farmers market should charge more fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina auditors say the State Farmers Market cannot sustain itself without taxpayer money and the Department of Agriculture should find new ways to increase revenue from the site.
