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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.

Winthrop's Tillman attacked by vandals

Officials at Winthrop University say someone has again vandalized Tillman Hall.

FBI officials to hold seminar about church violence

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Federal Bureau of Investigation officials will talk about violence in churches and other houses of worship during a presentation that follows the shootings at a church in Charleston.