Federal jury finds Williamsburg sheriff guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal jury has found Williamsburg County Sheriff Michael Johnson guilty of fraud for creating false police reports of identity theft.
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USC wins bid for land near Williams-Brice Stadium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has won the battle for 300 acres of land near its football stadium, and says the land will be used for student activities.
Sheheen ad claim on 4K refers to First Steps veto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Vincent Sheheen’s latest TV ad criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley’s pre-election-year budget vetoes to public education and accuses her of vetoing 4-year-old kindergarten, though her campaign points out she actually signed legislation expanding the program.
Man Faces Weapons Counts After SC Toddler Killed
DENMARK, S.C. (AP) _ A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.
State Trooper Fired
olumbia, SC (WOLO)- A state trooper is off the job tonight…fired.
Lance Corporal . S.M. Groubert was terminated by Public Safety Director Leroy Smith.
According to the department on September Fourth Groubert fired shots at an unarmed man on during a traffic stop at a circle-k convenience store off Broad River Road.
SC’s unemployment rate increases to 6.4 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say South Carolina’s unemployment rate rose again in August to 6.4 percent, putting South Carolina back above the national jobless rate.
SC gets $5 million in Affordable Care grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving almost $5 million under the federal Affordable Care Act to expand primary care health care centers in 17 communities.
CPD investigates bank robbery off Rosewood Dr.
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that took place Friday morning.
Man faces weapons counts after SC toddler killed
A Bamberg County man faces weapons and drug charges after a toddler was shot and killed at his home last weekend.
Legal authorities talk on Magna Carta, English law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two authorities on the British legal system are scheduled to speak in Columbia about the Magna Carta and England’s justice system.
