Coroner IDs victim of fatal shooting near House of Raeford Farms chicken plant, suspect in custody
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a man who was fatally shot near a chicken plant in West Columbia Thursday morning.
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WCPD: Potential suspect in custody after a homicide on Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia Police Department says they have a potential suspect in custody after a homicide on Sunset Boulevard Thursday morning.
CFD: One person and several pets dead after a house fire on Keats Street
Columbia Fire Department says one person and several pets were killed in a house fire on Keats Street Wednesday.
Person of interest sought for burglary & sexual assault of an elderly woman on Crossbow Drive
Columbia Police are looking for a person of interest to help with a burglary and criminal sexual conduct investigation on Crossbow Drive.
Murdaugh murder investigation leads authorities to reopen cold case
The lowcountry teen was found dead in the middle of the road back in 2015
Charleston, SC (WCIV) — State police have reopened the case into the death of a low country teenager in 2015. Stephen Smith was found dead in the middle of the road in Hampton County. his case was initially ruled a hit and run but no suspect was ever found. Officals say the new information came to light during the investigation…
Kershaw Police say ‘repeat’ drug offender back in custody after traffic stop
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after a traffic stop led officials to discover drugs and a gun
Image: Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office (Suspect Pictured: Terry James Altman) Kershaw, SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says a man pulled over during a traffic stop is behind bars accused of trafficking multiple drugs, and for having a stolen gun in his possession as a convicted felon. Kershaw deputies say 41 year old Terry James Altman is a…
Sumter man identified as murder suspect for May shooting
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A 24-year-old Sumter man is wanted for a murder that happened on May 25. Juwone Jay (SCSO) Juwone D’Angelo Kelley Jay, faces charges of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and discharging a weapon into a vehicle. 20-year-old Kalieah Green was shot and killed in the 4200 block of Hickory Road on May…
Wet weather eliminates drought across state, committee says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina committee that monitors how dry South Carolina is has declared the state is drought free for now. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee voted Wednesday to remove six counties in the northeast part of the state from an incipient drought, which is the first of four levels. Rain from several systems, including Tropical…
American Airlines, City of Columbia offering COVID-19 vaccine incentive
American Airlines, City of Columbia offering COVID-19 vaccine incentive
Newberry Co. Sheriff’s Office: Parents charged after 4-month-old dies from cocaine ingestion
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says two parents have been charged with homicide by child abuse after an investigation revealed that cocaine was in their 4-month-old child’s system when they died.
