Ex-SC State trustee on bond in kickback probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina State University trustee has been released on bond after being charged in a federal kickback scheme.
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Ali Rogers Takes First Runner Up At Miss America Pageant
Miss South Carolina won first runner up Saturday Night in the Miss America competition in Las Vegas.
Seneca Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges
(WOLO) COLUMBIA S.C. A 27 year old Seneca man has been arrested and charged with 2 counts of attempted murder. Authorities say Bradley Williams Struck his mother with a machete handle and tied an electrical cord around his fathers neck Thursday afternoon. Williams parents told investigators he became irate after his father criticized him for wasting food. Seneca police obtained…
Episopal Church Furture
(WOLO) COLUMBIA S.C. Bishop Mark Lawrence of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina says the final split with the national Episcopal Church has brought clarity and allows the faithful to look to the future. The diocese left the national church last year in a dispute over doctrine including the ordination of gays. Lawrence says the diocese in the eastern part…
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian struck in Lexington
Lexington County Coroner Harry O. Harman has identified the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle at approximately 8:20 PM on Friday, January 11, 2013, as Julius Presley, age 56, of Gaston, SC.
Tax Refunds May Take Longer for ID Theft Victims Nationwide
This does not automatically apply to South Carolina Residents impacted by the Cyber Hacking, but If you’re a proven victim of identity theft, expect a long wait for your tax refund.
ID theft victims were told to wait 180 days — or nearly six months — for their returns to be processed last year.
SC Continues to Battle the Flu: Urge Flu Shots
DHEC says at least 22 people have died as a result of influenza since the beginning of fall.
Officials still urge you to get a flu shot.
Pedestrian Killed in Lexington County Crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Lexington County involving a pedestrian.
Man Arrested in Hotel Parking Lot Shooting
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department makes an arrest following a double shooting in an Irmo hotel parking lot.
SLED Issues Scam Alert
Some scam artists are just waiting to get their hands on your money.
