Chester jail inmate captured after brief escape
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A Chester County jail inmate has been captured after he briefly escaped while at the Chester Regional Medical Center.
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Anderson County sheriff’s deputy fired
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — An Anderson County sheriff’s deputy has been fired after the State Law Enforcement Division accused him of misconduct.
SC group, chief want $6 million award overturned
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Lawyers for a Hilton Head Island property owners association and a security chief want a $6 million award against them overturned.
Low gas prices boosting July 4th at SC beaches
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police in South Carolina beach communities are expecting lots of visitors this holiday week thanks to lower gasoline prices.
Fireworks Safety
As many of you gear up for 4th of July celebrations, the Columbia Fire Department says they’re getting ready as well. Fire officials say the increase of injuries that on display during this time of the year is a show, no one wants to see.
New Schedule Tightens Window to Implement Voter ID
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina’s voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
2 DJJ Teens Remain On the Run, Could Still Be in Columbia
Two escaped DJJ teens remain on the loose, while the third has been captured.
Legislators Approve Specialty Plates
Special license plates that recognize South Carolina’s veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.
Two Year Old Home Safe: Amber Alert lifted
Brandon Lee Dubose, II has been found safely, and the father has been taken into custody. say police.
Duke Progress Merger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
