Richland County deputy arrested and fired
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he has fired one of his deputies after he demanded a woman expose herself, then told him he would help her reduce her criminal charges.
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Police: Columbia baby-sitter’s abuse killed boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has been arrested after a toddler in her care died last weekend.
Clemson Hosting Statewide Naturalist Conference
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University is hosting a statewide conference for the state’s naturalists.
AG: 2 SC groups say they were targeted by IRS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he’s gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.
Parker’s Girlfriend Testifies
Prior to a judge denying three separate motions to dismiss the Brett Parker double murder trial, defense attorneys begin calling their witnesses.
Parker’s 14-year-old Daughter Testifies
Late Thursday afternoon, one of the youngest victims in the Brett Parker double murder trial takes the stand, his 14-year-old daughter.
Lawsuit against NY bank settled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina treasurer’s office has settled a lawsuit against a bank it accused of losing $200 million in retirees’ money for $34 million, with $9 million going to the state’s attorneys.
Ex-USC student gets 7 years for setting bar fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered a 22-year-old former University of South Carolina student to spend seven years in prison and get drug, alcohol and mental health counseling after he admitted burning down a Columbia bar.
SC hospital worker rejected flu shot, gets benefit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.
Defense opens for SC man accused of killing 2
COLUMBIA. S.C. (AP) — Defense attorneys are to present their case for a South Carolina man charged with killing his wife and his colleague in a sports gambling ring.
