Ex-Clarendon County jail officer accused of fraud
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A Clarendon County jail officer has been charged with stealing an inmate’s credit card information to pay his own personal bills.
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Consumer Minute: Fake Funeral Scam
Fake Funeral notices are being sent to people’s email addresses. The Consumer protection agency says it is the latest trend in scams, so don’t be taken.
Solicitor: Investigation into CPD Closed
Solicitor Walt Wilkins says the investigation into criminal activity inside the Columbia Police Department is now closed.
Man who escaped SC mental hospital returned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Oconee County man has been returned to South Carolina after his arrest in Tennessee.
Man accused of threatening Union sheriff
UNION, S.C. (AP) — A Union man has been arrested and accused of threatening to kill Sheriff Union County Sheriff David Taylor.
Final briefs filed in case of executed SC teen
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge now has a final record as attorneys seek a new trial for a black 14-year-old boy electrocuted 70 years ago for killing two white girls.
Columbia restaurant operator Bessinger dies
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A West Columbia barbecue restaurant operator who once distributed pro-slavery literature at his flagship restaurant has died.
Final briefs filed in case of executed SC teen
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge now has a final record as attorneys seek a new trial for a black 14-year-old electrocuted 70 years ago for killing two white girls.
Residents React to Bessinger Death
After 50 years of serving the community, founder of Maurice’s Piggy Park Bar-B-Que, Maurice Bessinger has died at age 83.
Gov. Haley Speaks Out Regarding The Military
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Nikki Haley is calling The Obama Administration’s decision to make cuts to the reserve military force, quote: “a slap in the face.” Today Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel unveiled his department’s spending plan for 20-15 and beyond.
