Columbia police officer fired after off-duty fight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer has been fired after he was involved in an off-duty fight.
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House Ethics: Harrell improperly paid lawyers from campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee says former Speaker Bobby Harrell improperly paid his attorneys with campaign money and must pay nearly $113,500.
Scott to respond to SC Brig for Guantanamo Detainee
U.S. Senator Tim Scott will hold a press conference to address the surveying of a Charleston Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston as the new home for Guantanamo detainees.
Parents seek halt to 48-year-old's gender reassignment
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A judge has temporarily blocked gender-reassignment surgery for a transgender woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, while he considers her parents' request she be declared incompetent. A competency hearing was underway Wednesday for 48-year-old Christine Klaus…
Malloy, Tenenbaum to Serve as South Carolina Draft Biden Co-Chairs
An exploratory committee announced Wednesday that State Senator Gerald Malloy and former State Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum will serve as the Co-Chairs of the South Carolina Draft Biden movement.
Court hearing for 6 officers charged in death of Freddie Gray
A Baltimore judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss charges against six police officers facing criminal charges in connection with the death of a black man seriously injured in their custody. He also refused to remove the prosecutor in the case.
Bond Denied for Woman charged with Felony DUI
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the person killed in an accident on Interstate 26 this morning.
Orangeburg County Man Wanted in Connection to Burglary
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man wanted for using a stolen bank card.
Spartanburg County 7th grade student accused of hit list
Spartanburg County school officials say they discovered a seventh-grade boy had a kill list with the names of at least two students on it.
Freight brokerage: 100 New Jobs Coming to Richland County
100 new jobs are slated to come to Richland Count over the next five years.
Deputies: 13-year-old boy in custody in death of his mother
Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has been taken into custody in the death of his mother.
Former Eutawville police chief gets house arrest after pleading guilty to lesser charge in shooting
A white former police chief will have to spend a year under home detention but won't have to serve any prison time in the 2011 shooting death of Bernard Bailey, an unarmed black man
Matthews, Hodges set for runoff in District 45 primary
State Rep. Kenneth Hodges and Walterboro attorney Margie Bright Matthews are headed for a runoff in the Democratic contest to replace the late state Sen. Clementa Pinckney.
Governor Haley to Speak in Washington
Haley is set to speak in Washington. DC about the "New South" at the National Press Club.
Crime watch program revived after tragedy in West Cola neighborhood
Residents and neighbors are using the recent violence in their neighborhood to revive their failed neighborhood watch program.
Fighting Hunger in the Palmetto State
Across the nation, state leaders are asking communities to take part in the fight against hunger.
Columbia Officer Fired Following Nightclub Incident
A Columbia police officer is off the force after a late night altercation at a Midlands nightclub.
Ex-Chief Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
A white ex-police chief has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge in the shooting death of an unarmed black man.
Most USC fraternity recruiting suspended
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Most social fraternities at the University of South Carolina have been suspended from recruiting activities.
Newberry Officials Issue Two Scam Alerts
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning for residents following two scams.
Historic Columbia hosting lecture series, book signings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new book and lecture series are offering a look into the past of South Carolina's capital city.
13 Fraternities suspended at USC following violations
Thirteen fraternities at The University of South Carolina were suspended following violations of university and Fraternity Council policies.
Child struck and killed at Pageland Elementary
A child has died after being struck by a vehicle outside of Pageland Elementary School.
Group calls for gun control taskforce
The National Action Network held a press conference on gun violence Tuesday afternoon at the State House calling form Governor Haley to put together a special task force.
Big dough for Special Olympics of SC
Area CiCi's pizza raised nearly $3,000 to benefit the Special Olympics of South Carolina.
