Trespassing Suspect Wanted
Richland County Sheriff’s are asking for the public’s help identifyinng a man accused of trespassing.
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Dating Website Alleged Rapist Arrested
Richland County believe they have their man and say he was using a social dating website to find his victims before attacking.
SC 277 north ramp on I-20 east closes for repairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A major highway intersection in Columbia will be closed occasionally this week for repairs. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will closed the ramp to get on state Highway 277 north from Interstate 20 East for several hours starting at 9 a.m. Monday. The ramp will be reopened at 3 p.m. Similar closings are…
Jogger Struck and Killed Identified
Richland County Coroner, Gary Watts has relelased the identity of the man whho was strucka nd killed while out for a jog Friday night.
Applications due for DHEC leadership forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control is holding a series of leadership meetings. In partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, DHEC is holding a total of four two-day forums in December, January, March and April. Applications are due Monday. During the workshops, attendees will learn about different leadership styles, community outreach and a review of…
Newberry woman convicted of killing boyfriend
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 35-year-old Newberry woman has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of her longtime boyfriend. Prosecutors said a jury deliberated about five hours before convicting Mandy Smith early Saturday. Smith faces 30 years to life in prison when she is sentenced Monday afternoon. Investigators say Smith and her friend Timothy Wise…
Gov. Haley wants list of state-owned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is asking her Cabinet agencies for a list of every building they own. At her Cabinet meeting Monday, Haley signed an executive order demanding the list by Dec. 15. She says she has wanted the information since she took office in 2011, but the Budget and Control Board has not been…
Columbia strip mall fire intentionally set
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Investigators say a fire at a Columbia strip mall that did $1 million of damage to several businesses was intentionally set. The Richland County Fire Marshal’s office said the blaze started around 12:30 a.m. Monday in a self-storage business in the Spring Valley Commons Shopping Center northeast of Columbia. Deputies are now investigating who…
SC schools get chance to buy Charleston law school
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A company that runs for-profit law schools says it will give other schools in South Carolina a final chance to buy the Charleston School of Law before going forward with its plans to purchase the school. The InfiLaw System said in a statement Monday that it will give the College of Charleston or the…
2-Year-Old Boy Found Alone in Diaper in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a 2-year-old boy was found walking in a Rock Hill neighborhood in only his diaper.
