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.
Attorney General Alan Wilson says a state representative from Newberry County has been indicted on charges of misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says deputies are investigating after a four-year-old was brought to a regional trauma center with a gunshot wound.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says a man taken into custody in New Jersey is charged with a shooting that injured an individual in Newberry County.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement is on the scene of a Love Travel Plaza, searching for suspects believed to be involved in a shoplifting ring.
“We want to have every tool at our disposal so we can make the decision locally on how to best forward as to how it pertains to our students and school district, "said Alvin Pressley, superintendent of Newberry County School District.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says 15 individuals have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a check cashing ring. Authorities say this scheme defrauded banks and businesses out of over $70,000.