Officials at U.S. Army Central celebrate the Army’s 246th birthday
Today marks the United States Army’s 246th birthday. This morning, a celebration was held at U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base.
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Coroner: Mother, son shot multiple times
A mother and son from a prominent legal family were shot multiple times before they died. Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey told The Island Packet Monday that both Paul Murdaugh and his mother Maggie were shot multiple times June 7 before they died.
Columbia man found guilty of 2018 murder, sentenced to 42 years
According to the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, a jury in Richland County found a Columbia man guilty of a murder that occurred in December 2018.
RCSD announces arrests made for the murder of a 21-year-old last month
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested two individuals for the murder of a 21-year-old on May 20.
Calhoun County deputies need help identifying individuals sought in reference to armed robbery
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is working with the St. Matthews Police Department to investigate after a 50-year-old woman was robbed Sunday night.
SCDOT: Road money drops without higher electric car fees
The woman in charge of South Carolina roads is warning lawmakers that the growth in electric vehicles will mean a drop in how much the state has to spend on roads unless they make some changes.
DHEC: 92 confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 92 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
By Linda A. Johnson
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
Richland County deputies investigating fatal shooting on Longcreek Drive Sunday night
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating after a man was found dead in a car that had bullet holes in it Sunday night.
Springdale Elementary reveals new bench dedicated in memory of Faye Swetlik
This morning, Springdale Elementary School honored the memory of Faye Swetlik, who would have turned eight yesterday. The school revealed a bright pink bench along with new pieces of equipment at the playground.
