Suspected Nationwide ‘Felony Lane Gang’ Arrested in Midlands
A House of Cards-type burglary and fraud ring invades the Midlands, but suspected members are caught by local and state authorities.
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DHEC, SLED Join Forces to Stop “Pill Mills”
Tuesday, DHEC and SLED announced new efforts to stop “pill mills
Help Catch An Armed Robber In Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County (Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office)-Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has released the picture of an armed robbery suspect from Sunday, October 6. The Sheriff says Video surveillance images captured a male that is believed to have robbed an 18-year-old male of his cash, debit card, and cell phone. He says the male was walking back to his residence from…
Finding Your Happy at the Fair
There are a lot of new attractions at the fair this year, one of them a lot of free-bees to help you find your happy for free.
SC State Fair opening for 12-day run in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hungry for deep-fried delights? It’s that time of year again. The 2013 South Carolina State Fair opens on Wednesday for a 12-day run in Columbia. This is the fair’s 144th year. Admission for seniors 55 and older is $7. Children ages 5 and younger, along with active and retired military personnel and their dependents with proper…
Man Charged in W. Columbia Apartment Fire
West Columbia police have charged a man with involuntary manslaughter in a September fire that left one person dead.
Body found in burned truck ID’d as Orangeburg man
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body found shot to death in a burned truck is that of an Orangeburg businessman who had been reported missing. Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle said Tuesday the body has been identified as 61-year-old Richard Michael Carter. Carter’s body was found Sept. 23 in a burned truck in Santee. He had…
SC man gets 30 years for 2008 Halloween killing
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 27-year-old Sumter man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a trick-or-treater who knocked at his door on Halloween 2008. Quentin Patrick was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder in the death of T.J. Darrisaw. Prosecutors say the 12-year-old boy was shot at least a dozen times as he stood on…
Former W. Columbia Officer Charged with Sending Obscene Material
A former West Columbia police officer is facing a charge of sending obscene material to a minor.
Midlands Woman Buys New House, Despite Shutdown
After Avista James learned her federal housing loan was in jeopardy due to the government shutdown, she became nervous and fearful her American dream would not be realized. A week later, she has a very different story to tell.
