Town Councilman: New Sheriff Cleaning House in Lexington Co.
ABC Columbia news hears from a Lexington town councilman who says that the newly appointed Sheriff is cleaning house.
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Police make arrests in missing West Columbia woman's case
Police say the case of a missing West Columbia woman has turned into a murder investigation and the suspects at the center of it - her husband and son.
Former Cherokee County deputy pleads guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Cherokee County deputy has pleaded guilty to seizing illegal gambling machines and then selling them.
Jobs Coming To Richland County
Richland County (WOLO)-A medical manufacturing company is expanding its Richland County facility.
Democrat McGill is SC's new lieutenant governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has a Democrat in the lieutenant governor's office for the first time in two decades.
Spartanburg Woman Found Dead After Fire
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg woman has been found dead after a fire at her home.
SC House voting on Haley's budget vetoes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is overriding most of Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes in the budget lawmakers recently approved.
College of Charleston, Clemson bill dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to expand the College of Charleston into a research university and allow Clemson University to speed construction projects has died in the General Assembly.
Staples wants Columbia-area residents in TV ad
While many kids are enjoying their summer break, Staples is already thinking about your time in the classroom come fall.
Deputies: Man attacks infant son
A six-month-old is recovering after deputies say the boy's father attacked him at their home in Richland County.
Pharmaceutical Company Locating in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A pharmaceutical company is locating its headquarters in Charleston, a move expected to create about 40 new jobs over the next five years.
Other Indictments
Lexington County, SC (WOLO)-The multi-agency investigation resulting In Sheriff James Metts' indictment has also netted other public officials.
SC Senate postpones votes to fill leadership role
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Yancey McGill says he's ready to leave his Senate seat to temporarily become lieutenant governor, but wrangling over leadership postponed a vote.
Lexington Co. Sheriff James Metts Indicted: Accused of Bribery
U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles announced that Sheriff James Metts has been charged by a federal grand jury in a 10 count indictment.
Panel passes bill to give SC vets more benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill giving extra benefits to military veterans is awaiting approval by South Carolina's House and Senate.
Zais endorses Atwater in GOP primary runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is endorsing Sally Atwater to be the Republican nominee in the race to replace him.
TEST STORY: Democrat McGill is SC's new lieutenant governor
South Carolina has a Democrat in the lieutenant governor's office for the first time in two decades.
Shaw AFB locked down briefly
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Shaw Air Force Base near Sumter was locked down for about an hour after concerns were raised about a possible threat on the base.
Man faces charges in second SC woman's death
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of killing a Charleston woman has been charged in the death of a Bluffton woman.
Search for Missing West Columbia Woman Continues
West Columbia police are hoping you can help them locate a woman missing since Thursday.
Local Woman Wins Jeopardy: Returns Tuesday for Show!
Columbia woman keeps family and friends on the edge of their seat as she appears on Game show Jeopardy.
GM recalls 3.2million more US cars for ignition problems
General Motors is recalling 3.2 million more cars in the U.S. because of ignition switch problems.
SC Speaker: AG can't investigate civil charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell says the state grand jury has no authority to investigate civil charges against him.
Defense: Ex-SC State trustee defrauded no one
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney for a former South Carolina State University trustee facing public corruption charges says his client did not profit from any of the schemes in which prosecutors allege he was involved.
Youth Charged with Murder in SC Stabbing Death
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ Police are investigating a weekend stabbing death in Greenville County that has resulted in a murder charge against a 16-year-old male.
