SC woman gets 7 years in prison in office theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Batesburg woman has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after she pleaded guilty to taking almost $2 million from the doctor’s office where she worked.
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Revenue Dept. pays $18,000 in fees after FOI fight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Revenue has paid a government watchdog more than $18,000 in attorney fees and costs after the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled the agency didn’t follow the law in responding to a request for information.
Haley meets Atlantic Beach officials on Bikefest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Atlantic Beach Mayor Jake Evans says he was able to clear up misunderstandings when he and other officials met with Gov. Nikki Haley to discuss the town’s Bikefest.
SC Sheriff: Dispute on stolen goods leads to death
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff’s deputies say an argument over how to divide goods taken in some burglaries has led to a shooting death.
USC Law School breaks ground for new construction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the school of law at the University of South Carolina.
SC law agents marking US Marshals Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal, state and local law enforcement agents are marking a day to celebrate the work of U.S. Marshals Service.
West Columbia, SC Man Killed After Arguing Over Stolen Items
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 46-year-old man shot and killed the person who was helping him break into homes in Lexington County after the two men argued about how to split the weapon and other stolen goods
Video Released in Trooper-Involved Shooting
This week, dash-cam video showing former Trooper Sean Groubert allegedly shooting an unarmed man, during a traffic stop, was released.
Overturned vehicle blocking lanes near Newberry/Lexington line
You may run into a snag on the roads out there Friday morning, near the Newberry and Lexington County line.
Cops: Man killed after arguing over stolen items
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 46-year-old man shot and killed the person who was helping him break into homes in Lexington County after the two men argued about how to split the weapon and other stolen goods
