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.
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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…
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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. Deputies say the officer tried to pull over the driver last night in Columbia because the license plate did not match the vehicle. Authorities say the man sped away, then stopped his car, jumped out and…
Group Wants Strong Mayor Vote Delayed
Tuesday afternoon, the group ‘Communities for a Great Columbia,’ gathered to have their voices heard. The group opposes the Strong Mayor Referendum up for vote.
SC 911 Dispatcher Charged With Not Sending Help
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County 911 call center employee has been charged with misconduct after being accused of never responding to emergency calls.
SC prosecutor Wilson testifying on health care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s top prosecutor is taking his concerns about implementation of the Affordable Care Act to Congress. Attorney General Alan Wilson is set to testify Wednesday before a joint hearing of a two U.S. House subcommittees. Wilson’s office says the Republican was one of 13 attorneys general who wrote to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen…
Irmo Dog Shooting Brings out Concerned Residents
A dog shot and killed by a Irmo Police officer created a heated debate during an Irmo Town Council meeting.
Atty. Gen. To Testify Regarding Affordable Care Act
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)-Attorney General Alan Wilson will testify at a Congressional hearing Wednesday morning regarding security concerns related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Lancaster man pleads guilty to murder
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — A Lancaster man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2011 shooting death of a man. The Herald of Rock Hill reported (http://bit.ly/19e1jgf) that 31-year-old Junior Lee Kiker Jr. also pleaded guilty to armed robbery, burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Kiker’s plea came as his trial was scheduled to begin Monday….
USC President Pastides on status of the university
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides is scheduled to give his annual update on the state of the school. Spokesman Jeff Stensland says Pastides’ address is set to be delivered Wednesday morning on the historic Horseshoe on campus. Stensland says the address is a tradition begun by former President Andrew Sorenson and aims to outline…
