Lawyer Says Psychotic Episode Led to Father’s Killing
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The lawyer for a 23-year-old man charged with killing his father say the son recently changed medicine and had a psychotic episode just before the shooting.
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Senate leader revives borrowing bill; Haley with veto threat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has written a letter to the leader of the South Carolina Senate, saying she will veto any bill that borrows money for construction projects statewide.
Pinopolis Man drowns in Lake Marion
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources is investigating a drowning at Santee State Park in Orangeburg County.
Proviso allows victims fund to help with police body cameras
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate’s budget-writing committee has approved a proposal that would allow local governments to use extra money from their funds to assist the victims of crimes to buy body cameras.
Allen University Holds Hip Hop Studies Conference
Allen University will be holding its inaugural Hip Hop Studies Conference today.
Bank Robbery In Lexington
Lexington, SC (WOLO)- Police in Lexington are looking for a suspect in a Wednesday afternoon bank robbery.
Investigators say the man entered “South Carolina State Credit Union” on Augusta Road and demanded money.
Locals React to Palmetto Compress Development
City leaders and developers are moving forward with plans to transform the Palmetto Compress Warehouse.
SC DMV begins issuing new license plates; lawmakers get 1st
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Department of Motor Vehicles is starting to issue new license plates that do away with its sunrise and Palmetto tree.
Fate of execution secrecy bill may await high court’s ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators may await a U.S. Supreme Court decision before voting on a bill prison officials say will help secure a drug needed to execute an inmate.
SLED Investigates Police Shooting of Man Stabbing Woman
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating a police shooting where officers shot a man who was repeatedly stabbing a woman in a Spartanburg apartment.
