CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Judge Richard Gergel told government prosecutors Tuesday that time is running out for Attorney General Loretta Lynch to decide whether the government will seek death for accused church shooter Dylann Roof. After hearing from federal prosecutors that Lynch had not yet decided after a bar meeting last term, Gergel warned that further delays could forfeit their…
Detention Deputy Robert Beard (WJBF) AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — An Aiken County deputy has been fired after being arrested on child molestation charges. News outlets report that Detention Deputy Robert Beard was arrested Tuesday on a warrant obtained by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Aiken County was notified last week that Beard was the subject of a Richmond…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers of Calhoun Street and Barnwell Street. Officials say customers of Calhoun Street (from Bull Street to Barnwell Street) and Barnwell Street (from Calhoun Street to Laurel Street) should vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–An audit of South Carolina’s Department of Transportation finds the agency needs to better prioritize the state’s roadwork needs and time construction in a way that reduces repair costs. The Legislative Audit Council released its long-awaited report Tuesday. It found the state’s highway system has deteriorated significantly since 2008, even as the DOT added 760 miles of lanes,…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)–Prosecutors handling the federal case against the man charged in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church say the decision on whether to pursue the death penalty is in its final stages. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Richardson said Tuesday that decision is now pending before U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who will make the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a home on Double Eagle Circle during a welfare check just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies say they are investigating…
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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — After several boating incidents in recent days, law enforcement officials are reminding boaters to be safe on the water this boating season. “Be safe out on Lake Murray and be sure that you have the proper equipment so you and your family can be safe out on the lake,” said Deputy Derek Wilson. Across the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to Sumter County authorities, the body of Harry Lee Bradley has been located in the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Deputies say the body of the missing boater was found near the area where the boat was discovered about 3:30 p.m. Officials say Bradley was dropped off at the river by friends around noon on Saturday…
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s state-owned railroad is planning to build a 10-mile rail line to the site of the $500 million Volvo factory that’s currently under construction in Berkeley County, about 30 miles northwest of Charleston. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Palmetto Railways, a short-line carrier run by the state Commerce Department, hopes to have the…
