Suspected Nationwide 'Felony Lane Gang' Arrested in Midlands
A House of Cards-type burglary and fraud ring invades the Midlands, but suspected members are caught by local and state authorities.
Local News
DHEC, SLED Join Forces to Stop "Pill Mills"
Tuesday, DHEC and SLED announced new efforts to stop "pill mills
Help Catch An Armed Robber In Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County (Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office)-Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has released the picture of an armed robbery suspect from Sunday, October 6. The Sheriff says Video surveillance images captured a male that is believed to have robbed an 18-year-old…
Finding Your Happy at the Fair
There are a lot of new attractions at the fair this year, one of them a lot of free-bees to help you find your happy for free.
SC State Fair opening for 12-day run in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hungry for deep-fried delights? It's that time of year again. The 2013 South Carolina State Fair opens on Wednesday for a 12-day run in Columbia. This is the fair's 144th year. Admission for seniors 55 and…
Man Charged in W. Columbia Apartment Fire
West Columbia police have charged a man with involuntary manslaughter in a September fire that left one person dead.
Body found in burned truck ID'd as Orangeburg man
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body found shot to death in a burned truck is that of an Orangeburg businessman who had been reported missing. Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle said Tuesday the body has been…
SC man gets 30 years for 2008 Halloween killing
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 27-year-old Sumter man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a trick-or-treater who knocked at his door on Halloween 2008. Quentin Patrick was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder in the…
Former W. Columbia Officer Charged with Sending Obscene Material
A former West Columbia police officer is facing a charge of sending obscene material to a minor.
Midlands Woman Buys New House, Despite Shutdown
After Avista James learned her federal housing loan was in jeopardy due to the government shutdown, she became nervous and fearful her American dream would not be realized. A week later, she has a very different story to tell.
Hogs Run Amok After Tractor-Trailer Flips in SC
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Dozens of hogs were running loose early Friday following a tractor-trailer accident that shut down U.S. 25 near Greenwood.
Richland deputies supporting Special Olympics race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A bike race scheduled for the weekend is benefiting Special Olympics South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff's Department is taking part in the Inaugural Bojangles Charity Bike Race on Saturday at Sesquicentennial State Park…
Coroner: 2 bodies found in Edisto Island hot tub
EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in an Edisto Island hot tub. Police Chief Bill Coffey says his officers were called just before 9 a.m. Friday. They…
Columbia park ranger charged with fondling girls
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Columbia city park ranger has been suspended after he was accused of fondling two teenage girls. Police say 65-year-old Edwin Vincent was suspended Tuesday after officials learned he had been arrested Sept. 18…
Orangeburg woman charged in fatal 2012 DUI crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An Orangeburg woman has been charged with being under the influence of narcotics in a 2012 car wreck that killed a 77-year-old man. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19JfIme ) that 52-year-old…
SC gearing up for launch of insurance exchange
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Uninsured South Carolinians can begin signing up for health coverage Tuesday through the online marketplace created under the federal health care overhaul. But many residents may have no idea how to do that in…
Gambling machines seized in 2 SC cities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities have seized gambling machines from two places in South Carolina. On Thursday, officers removed a dozen gambling machines, two ledgers and more than $2,500 in cash from a Columbia home. Police say 64-year-old…
SC agencies getting more than $2M for officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina law enforcement agencies are sharing more than $2 million in federal funds. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says that the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department is getting more than $1 million to hire 10 officers.…
DHEC to Hold Tdap Vaccine Clinic for 7th graders
Parents of seventh graders need to make sure their student has received the TDap vaccine.
Food Stamps Changes
If you get assistance to keep food on the table for you and your family you may have to tighten you budget.
14 Treated After Chemicals Mixed in Myrtle Beach Pool
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Fourteen people with breathing complaints have been treated and released from the hospital after pool chemicals were accidentally mixed at a Myrtle Beach hotel.
Deadly Fire In West Columbia
Columbia, SC (Lexington County Fire Department)-One person has died after a fire at a home near West Columbia.
SC Audit: Public unaware of state card purchases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit shows that lawmakers have not approved proposals to allow the public to properly track state employees' use of state-issued credit cards to make small purchases. The Legislative Audit Council also said Tuesday that…
Body found in burned truck in Orangeburg County
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are trying to determine if a body found shot to death in a burned truck is that of an Orangeburg man reported missing. Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle said an autopsy Tuesday determined…
Federal agency: SC premiums to average about $339
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Premiums in South Carolina for a mid-range health insurance plan accessible next week will be $339 a month on average. That's according to federal figures released Wednesday ahead of the Oct. 1 launch of the online…
