Man who escaped SC mental hospital returned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Oconee County man has been returned to South Carolina after his arrest in Tennessee.
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Man accused of threatening Union sheriff
UNION, S.C. (AP) — A Union man has been arrested and accused of threatening to kill Sheriff Union County Sheriff David Taylor.
Final briefs filed in case of executed SC teen
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge now has a final record as attorneys seek a new trial for a black 14-year-old boy electrocuted 70 years ago for killing two white girls.
Columbia restaurant operator Bessinger dies
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A West Columbia barbecue restaurant operator who once distributed pro-slavery literature at his flagship restaurant has died.
Final briefs filed in case of executed SC teen
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge now has a final record as attorneys seek a new trial for a black 14-year-old electrocuted 70 years ago for killing two white girls.
Residents React to Bessinger Death
After 50 years of serving the community, founder of Maurice’s Piggy Park Bar-B-Que, Maurice Bessinger has died at age 83.
Gov. Haley Speaks Out Regarding The Military
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Nikki Haley is calling The Obama Administration’s decision to make cuts to the reserve military force, quote: “a slap in the face.” Today Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel unveiled his department’s spending plan for 20-15 and beyond.
Compromise Reached on Tree-Cutting on I-26 Stretch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ There’s been a compromise on the heated issue of cutting trees in the median of Interstate 26 northwest of Charleston.
Maurice’s BBQ Founder Bessinger Dies
Well-known midlands restaurateur, Maurice Bessinger has died at the age of 83 after a lenghthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Local Shelter Rescues 17 Dogs from Alleged Puppy Mill
Seventeen dogs were recently rescued from an alleged puppy mill. Now, they need you to help them find a new, loving home.
