Student playing with gun shoots child at Georgia school
Officials in Georgia say an elementary school student suffered minor injuries after being accidentally shot by a classmate playing with a gun.
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Sheriff warns of 'catfishing' after armed robberies
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is urging citizens to be careful when using popular dating sites.
Police investigating fatal hit and run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run accident that happened Saturday
Police: Evidence suggests missing Horry County teen "left of her own free will"
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Horry County Police are searching for a missing teen girl, according to Lt. Raul Denis with the Horry County Police Department.
Deputies nix the razor for fallen officers
Now through mid-October, some Sumter County Sheriff's deputies will look a little rough around the edges.
Coroner: Man shot to death while breaking into home
The Florence County coroner says a 22-year-old man has been shot to death while apparently trying to break into a home in Timmonsville.
Coroner: Man died from multiple gunshot wounds
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died early this morning at Palmetto Richland Hospital after a shooting at The Views on Longcreek
DSS director indicates fixing troubled agency will be costly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the Department of Social Services indicates it will take a lot more money to fix the agency's woes.
NACCP to rally for criminal justice reform at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The NAACP is holding a rally at the South Carolina Statehouse to call for reform in the criminal justice system as leaders of the civil rights group continue a march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington, D.C.
13 state forestry employees helping fight fires in 4 states
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has sent 13 employees to help fight wildfires in four states.
Rembert man charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office charged a Rembert man with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor Monday after receiving reports he had sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl over the weekend.
Burglary suspects sought
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for burglary and grand larceny.
Former Chester teacher sentenced for marijuana plants
A longtime teacher and ROTC leader in Chester has been sentenced to prison after admitting he grew marijuana in his home.
2 drones spotted near Charleston International Airport
Drones are a growing concern for pilots and the Federal Aviation Administration says there have been two recent incidents near Charleston International Airport.
Lyman mayor suspended following indictment on charges
The mayor of the town of Lyman has been suspended following his indictment on charges of wiretapping and misconduct in office.
Officials investigate apartment fire
Volunteers with the Red Cross say they are assisting residents, after an apartment fire off Crofton Way.
NAACP's "American Journey for Justice" comes to Columbia
The NAACP's "American Journey for Justice" march stops in Columbia.
Officials Talk Training for Crisis Situations
Following the shooting that killed a trooper in Louisiana and other incidents around the country, officials here in the Midlands are speaking out about training law enforcement to handle crisis situations
USC Professor Says Investors Shouldn't Worry About Stock Market
For investors it was another tough day on Wall Street as the DOW dropped more than 1000 points just minutes after the opening bell.
Deputies: Student stabbed in bullying incident
Richland County deputies say a student who had been bullying another student was stabbed in retaliation.
Suspicious package found near Harbison, crews respond
Emergency crews are investigating a suspicious package on Harbison Boulevard in Columbia.
13 state forestry employees helping fight fires in 4 states
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has sent 13 employees to help fight wildfires in four states.
Motion filed to delay Michael Slager's bond hearing
A motion to delay the bond hearing for Michael Slager was submitted to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office Monday.
Early morning shooting leaves one injured
Richland County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting pff Two Notch Road that left one man injured.
Funding in place for $3.6M pedestrian bridge at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Funding is now in place for a pedestrian bridge that will be built over a busy 6-lane street by the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
