12 Killed in Washington Naval Yard Shooting
At least 12 people were killed and several injured in shooting rampage this morning inside the Navy Sea Systems Command headquarters building in Washington, D.C., according to officials.
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Loftis signs agreement over access to documents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope an agreement between state Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the board that invests South Carolina’s pension money brings an end to the public rancor between them. The agreement lets Loftis’ staff review confidential information on investment deals — access he’s demanded for more than a year. As treasurer, Loftis sits on the Retirement System Investment…
Police: Man Shot in Reported Attempted Dog-Napping
Columbia Police say a man says he was shot trying to keep a group of people from stealing his dogs.
Police: Man Shot While Trying to Save Dogs
Monday afternoon a Columbia man was shot while trying to save his dog from alleged dog nappers, according to police.
SC Man Robbed in Cemetery While Visiting Gravesite
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Police in Rock Hill say a man was robbed in a cemetery while visiting his deceased girlfriend.
New Developments: Hacked Tax Returns
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)-The company that received $12 million to provide South Carolina taxpayers a year of credit monitoring says the state’s not offering enough this time.
Miss South Carolina’s Comment Prompts Midlands Outcry
In addition to a barrage of comments via social media about Miss South Carolina’s comment about the Palmetto State ‘rolling’ regarding its mobile home status, folks on the street are not treating the beauty queen like royalty, either.
Suspect Dead after Deputy-Involved Shooting
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed one of its deputies shot and killed a man, who led them on a chase Monday night.
UPDATE: Coroner’s Inquest into Officer-involved Shooting Underway
In a spirit of transparency, says Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, an official inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that occured in May has been launched.
Richland County deputy kills suspect in shootout
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Investigators say a Richland County deputy shot and killed a man in a shootout after a traffic stop in Columbia. Deputies say the officer tried to pull over the driver around 10 p.m. Monday because the license plate did not match the vehicle. Authorities say the man sped away, then stopped his car, jumped…
