Ex-cop pleads guilty in bribery case connected to ex-sheriff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina police chief has pleaded guilty as part of a corruption case involving the state’s longest-serving sheriff.
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Government wants ex-SC State chairman to forfeit $350K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the former chairman of South Carolina State University’s board of trustees should forfeit about $350,000 following his conviction on public corruption charges.
St. Patrick’s Day Schedule In Five Points
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Five Points Association says this weekend’s Saint Patrick’s Day festival will go on rain or shine.
With that said… here are some important times you need to know if you plan on attending.
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.
