Law enforcement agencies across the state are encouraging South Carolinians to participate in Drug Take Back Day this weekend. It's a chance for residents to safely get rid of their unwanted and unused medications to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
SLED says a 35-year-old Newberry County woman is charged with assault and battery after an incident involving a four-year-old in her care at Rueben Elementary School.
Newberry College is holding a forum on the aftermath of the 2015 racist massacre at a Charleston church from the perspective of the church and the officers who responded and investigated the shooting.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says three additional men have been arrested in connection with an operation targeting online child predators.
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, three Midlands men have been arrested on charges related to the exploitation of minors. Authorities say the arrests are from unrelated investigations.
According to United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis, a gang member from Columbia was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to firearm charges.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says deputies detained a person of interest after pursuing a burglary suspect in Chapin Monday morning. Authorities say they are still looking for another suspect.