Sumter police continue searching for a man they say is wanted to multiple sex crimes involving minors.
South Carolina’s Democratic Chariman, Jamie Harrison confirms plans to throw his name in the hat for the position of DNC Chair
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama says he “absolutely” does have concerns about the election of Donald Trump. But Obama, at a White House news conference, says he believes Trump will maintain America’s alliances and its status as the “indispensable nation.” During the campaign, Trump had been critical of NATO. Categories: National News, Politics
ABC NEWS– With so many suffering from peanut allergies, new recommendations have been released on how to test early for the peanut allergy. Here’s Dr. Timothy Johnson, ABC’S Medical correspondent. Categories: Local News, National News, News
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The trial of a fired white South Carolina police officer in the shooting death of a black motorist entered a third week Monday with prosecution witnesses testifying the officer’s initial account of the shooting differed from dramatic cellphone video seen widely on the internet. Michael Slager, who turned 35 on Monday, faces 30 years to life…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) — A group of artists claimed responsibility for a disturbing scene at Winthrop University. Black nylon stockings filled with dirt were found hanging from trees outside Tillman Hall. A sign was also taped over a plaque reading “Tillman’s Legacy.” The group says it was intended to call attention to the effort to remove the former governor and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department hopes you will recognize a suspected bank robber. The department on Monday released surveillance images of the suspect. Deputies say on Saturday morning the suspect pepper-sprayed the tellers at TD Bank on Two Notch Road and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. If you have any information you’re asked to…
ROCKY BOTTOM, S.C. (AP) – Officials say a wildfire burning in the mountains of South Carolina is more under control than in previous days. Mike Bozzo of the S.C. Forestry Commission says the 2,300-acre Pinnacle Mountain fire is now 25 percent contained. Firefighters used bulldozers to construct fire lines Sunday. Sprinkler systems have also been installed along portions of the…
LADSON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities have identified the two South Carolina deputies who were beaten with their own baton by a man who later died in custody. Charleston County Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson said in a statement that both Deputy Robert Bittner and Deputy Levi Reiter have worked for the sheriff’s office for 15 years. A police report says Bittner…
When President-elect Donald Trump met with President Obama at the White House last week, media mogul Oprah Winfrey appeared to try looking on the bright side. That did not go over so well with fans, and she is now admitting her “mistake.”
