Arrests of SC sheriffs have colleagues worried
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five of South Carolina’s 46 sheriffs have faced criminal charges in the past three years, and their colleagues have noticed.
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Coroner sees murder-suicide in SC couple’s deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina coroner says an estranged husband fatally shot his wife multiple times and then killed himself with a single gunshot to the head.
Suspended SC sheriff denies giving inmates treats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A suspended South Carolina sheriff is free on bond as he faces charges of official misconduct and giving favored inmates extra benefits.
Horry County lifts burn ban after costly blaze
A South Carolina county has lifted a burning ban one week after a wildfire spread by winds gusting to 30 mph reduced more than two dozen condominium buildings near Myrtle Beach to ankle-high rubble.
Haley tells SC State trustees school needs them
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says trustees at troubled South Carolina State University must become more transparent and unified to overcome the trouble facing the state’s only historically black public university.
Internal Citadel sex abuse investigation nears end
The Citadel’s internal investigation into the handling of a complaint about a former camp counselor who molested boys could be released early next month.
Winning $338M Powerball jackpot ticket sold in NJ
A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing for the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said. It was the 13th drawing held in the days since a Virginia man won a $217 million jackpot Feb. 6.
10 Year Old Shot During Argument
Columbia Police is investigating the shooting of a ten year old boy who authorities say was struck while he slept just after 2 Saturday Morning.
Suspect sought in Attempted Home Invasion
Richland County deputies are looking for suspect in an attempted home invasion.
Lawmakers trying to prevent another massive breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six months after a hacker stole the personal data of millions of South Carolina taxpayers, legislators are moving past finger-pointing hearings on who to blame and focusing on how to prevent another massive breach.
