Police: Man Shot in Reported Attempted Dog-Napping
Columbia Police say a man says he was shot trying to keep a group of people from stealing his dogs.
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Police: Man Shot While Trying to Save Dogs
Monday afternoon a Columbia man was shot while trying to save his dog from alleged dog nappers, according to police.
SC Man Robbed in Cemetery While Visiting Gravesite
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Police in Rock Hill say a man was robbed in a cemetery while visiting his deceased girlfriend.
New Developments: Hacked Tax Returns
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)-The company that received $12 million to provide South Carolina taxpayers a year of credit monitoring says the state's not offering enough this time.
Miss South Carolina's Comment Prompts Midlands Outcry
In addition to a barrage of comments via social media about Miss South Carolina's comment about the Palmetto State 'rolling' regarding its mobile home status, folks on the street are not treating the beauty queen like royalty, either.
Suspect Dead after Deputy-Involved Shooting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has confirmed one of its deputies shot and killed a man, who led them on a chase Monday night.
UPDATE: Coroner's Inquest into Officer-involved Shooting Underway
In a spirit of transparency, says Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, an official inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that occured in May has been launched.
Richland County deputy kills suspect in shootout
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Investigators say a Richland County deputy shot and killed a man in a shootout after a traffic stop in Columbia. Deputies say the officer tried to pull over the driver around 10 p.m. Monday…
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Investigators say a Richland County deputy shot and killed a man in a shootout after a traffic stop. Deputies say the officer tried to pull over the driver last night in Columbia because the…
Group Wants Strong Mayor Vote Delayed
Tuesday afternoon, the group 'Communities for a Great Columbia,' gathered to have their voices heard. The group opposes the Strong Mayor Referendum up for vote.
SC 911 Dispatcher Charged With Not Sending Help
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County 911 call center employee has been charged with misconduct after being accused of never responding to emergency calls.
SC prosecutor Wilson testifying on health care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is taking his concerns about implementation of the Affordable Care Act to Congress. Attorney General Alan Wilson is set to testify Wednesday before a joint hearing of a two U.S. House subcommittees.…
Irmo Dog Shooting Brings out Concerned Residents
A dog shot and killed by a Irmo Police officer created a heated debate during an Irmo Town Council meeting.
Atty. Gen. To Testify Regarding Affordable Care Act
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)-Attorney General Alan Wilson will testify at a Congressional hearing Wednesday morning regarding security concerns related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Lancaster man pleads guilty to murder
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — A Lancaster man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2011 shooting death of a man. The Herald of Rock Hill reported (http://bit.ly/19e1jgf) that 31-year-old Junior Lee Kiker Jr. also pleaded guilty to armed robbery, burglary…
USC President Pastides on status of the university
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides is scheduled to give his annual update on the state of the school. Spokesman Jeff Stensland says Pastides' address is set to be delivered Wednesday morning on the historic…
Jury Rules Officers Acted in Self Defense
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--A six-person jury ruled Wednesday that three Columbia Police Officers acted in self-defense in the shooting death of Ajani Mitchell. The verdict was the culmination of a coroner's inquest into the May 25th incident. Police say…
CPC Recalls Footed Pajamas
Pajamas recalled for failure to meet federal standards
Tired of Eagles Music, Woman Stabs Roommate
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)-- There apparently was no peaceful, easy feeling when a North Charleston woman allegedly stabbed her roommate because she was fed up with his listening to the Eagles. North Charleston police say 54-year-old Vernett Bader is charged…
Miss SC apologizes for mobile home comment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Miss South Carolina Brooke Mosteller and the director of the state pageant are apologizing if anyone was offended by Mosteller's joke about mobile homes as she introduced herself at the Miss America pageant. At Sunday's pageant,…
State regulators OK SCE&G rate increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State regulators have approved a request by South Carolina Electric and Gas to increase its electric rates by about 3 percent to help pay for the costs of building two new nuclear reactors. The state Public…
Hit-and-Run Victim: "They know they did it."
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- "They know they did it, whoever hit me," says Marianne Frazier, hit and run victim. Frazier says a walk on Trenholm Road Monday afternoon, almost turned deadly. "The victim says…
Man killed by Richland County deputy was from NC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a man killed by a Richland County deputy during a shootout after a traffic stop had family in Beaufort County, N.C., and was wanted for assaulting a police officer in that area.…
Columbia Police Officers Cleared in Shooting Death
It took a jury less than an hour to determine that two Columbia Police officers were justified in using deadly force when they shot and killed 21-year-old Ajani Mitchell on May 25, 2013.
Winning Powerball Ticket sold in Lexington
A Lexington gas station sold the winning ticket for the nearly $400 million Powerball jackpot.
