DHEC website access blocked to beef up security
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state agency continues to block public access to notices on its website as it works to improve its computer security.
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SC woman gets 15 years in child’s death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge in Charleston has sentenced a woman to 15 years in prison for her part in the death of a child whose body was found encased in concrete.
Ship Temporarily Grounds Off Sullivans Island
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A large cargo ship coming into the Port of Charleston became temporarily grounded off Sullivans Island but was later freed without incident.
Boil Water Advisory
The City of Columbia Waterworks have issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in the Crescent Lake Subdivision.
Deputy ‘Santas’ Target Elderly for Christmas
Richland County deputies are targeting the elderly…for crimes of the heart. As ABC Columbia’s Monique Williams discovered, Santa is bringing Christmas early for some Midlands seniors.
SC man charged with abusing 101-year-old man
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former nursing home employee is accused of assaulting and kissing a 101-year-old man in his care.
Two Charged in Infant’s Death: Bond Court Set
Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday, December 11 arrested a 33-year-old Pelion man and a 32-year-old Pelion woman in connection with the death of a two-month-old at a home on Bush Berry Road, in Pelion. They are set to appear in Bond Court Wednesday.
Escaped state inmate recaptured in Anderson County
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement officers have recaptured an inmate who escaped from a medium-security state prison in Sumter County over the weekend.
Variety of advocates argue for Medicaid expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several organizations are trying to convince South Carolina lawmakers to expand Medicaid rolls in the state despite objections from Gov. Nikki Haley.
Ex-SC Speaker Wilkins won’t mull DeMint’s seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina House Speaker David Wilkins says he won’t consider an appointment to fill a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim DeMint.
