Judge rejects Metts’ plea deal in bribery case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a plea deal from former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts that would have kept the longtime lawman from going to prison.
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Breaking: Judge Denies Metts plea deal in bribery case
A federal judge denied Wednesday a plea deal from former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts that would have kept the longtime lawman from going to prison.
Ex-Columbia police lab tech suing city over job loss
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former drug analyst at the Columbia Police Department’s crime lab says she lost her job because of her race.
Columbia firefighter charged with criminal domestic violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A firefighter with the Columbia Fire Department has been suspended while a criminal domestic violence charge is pending against him.
3 sentenced in fraud scheme at Shaw Air Force Base
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Three men have been sentenced to federal prison as part of a scheme to defraud Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter through construction contracts.
Committee announces Gov. Haley’s inaugural events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activities surrounding Gov. Nikki Haley’s swearing-in ceremony in January to kick off her second term include a “family fun night” and a $250-per-couple gala.
Wal-Mart to give $75,000 to SC food banks
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A food bank is getting a $75,000 donation that it says will help them feed people in 20 South Carolina counties.
25 South Carolina directors to receive 4 percent raise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Most of the 37 South Carolina agency directors and college presidents approved for performance raises will see a 4 percent boost in January, six months after all other state employees received a 2 percent increase.
Police: Man breaks teacher’s arm in classroom
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police say a 21-year-old man broke a fourth-grade teacher’s arm in front of her students at an Orangeburg County elementary school.
USC Cologne Now Available
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Looking for a gift for the gamecock fan that has everything?
How about carolina perfume?
That’s right masik is offering scents for men and women based on the gamecocks.
