SLED: SC murders up by 20+ percent in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police say the number of murders in South Carolina went up more than 20 percent in 2011.
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South Carolina Crime Numbers Down
Most violent crimes throughout the state have dropped according to SLED spokesperson Thom Berry. Still, one of the crimes that has not dropped is making a deadly jump.
Edventure Blood Donations
You have a chance to win a year membership to Edventure Childrens museum and save a life in the process.
Mayor Suicide
An upstate Mayor has died by his own hand.
The Newberry County coroner’s office has confirmed that Saluda Mayor Frank Addy Junior has died from a self inflicted gun shot wound.
Didn’t Enroll in ProtectMyID? Read On…
The deadline to sign up for free credit monitoring has come and gone.
Sunday, March 31, was the last day for victims of the Department of Revenue security breach to enroll for free credit monitoring services. However, there are still identity-saving steps you can take if you missed out.
Man arrested in 2005 beating death in Bowman
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in the beating death of a Bowman man in 2005 has been arrested by Orangeburg County sheriff’s deputies.
Georgia-based SC soldier dies in Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina soldier based in Georgia has died in Afghanistan.
CSX Railroad Closings for Monday
Some drivers may be re-routed Monday when going through Columbia and Cayce.
Signup deadline nears for free credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time is running out to take advantage of free credit monitoring being offered by South Carolina after a massive hack of state taxpayer data.
Bill aims to boost SC students’ reading abilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students still struggling to read by the end of third grade would be held back for extra help under a bill that aims to boost children’s chances of success through early intervention.
