Former South Congaree Police Chief Pleads Guilty
A former midlands Police Chief accused of extortion and fraud was in federal court Thursday.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A federal meeting on opening areas off the coast of the Carolinas to drilling has attracted dozens of people, including two congressmen. The federal Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management sponsored the meeting in Mount Pleasant to gather public comment on opening offshore waters to oil and gas exploration later this decade.
SC House struggles to reach agreement on budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has postponed budget debate amid disagreements over what to do with additional money and a borrowing package that Gov. Nikki Haley opposes.
Former Midlands police chief due in court
One of the three men, who are tied to the case against ousted Lexington County Sheriff James Metts made an appearance in federal court.
St. Louis county police: 2 officers shot in Ferguson
St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar says two officers were shot around midnight at a Ferguson, Missouri, protest.
House rejects sending counties $10M for ice storm cleanup
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has refused to give up to $10 million to 22 counties to cover part of their cleanup costs from last winter’s ice storm.
Richland One looks to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland One School District’s aging athletics facilities may soon get an upgrade.
Senate bans sale and use of powdered alcohol in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has passed a ban on powdered alcohol.
Jonathan Pinson Back In Court
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Former South Carolina State University Trustee, Jonathan Pinson, was back in court. An evidentiary hearing in the case was held today.
Bill filed to split DHEC’s health and environmental roles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator has filed a bill to separate the health and environmental functions of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
