SC Man on Trial for Double Slaying in 2009
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Jurors are hearing evidence in Beaufort this week in the trial of a man charged with two counts of murder in the 2009 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her 4-year-old son.
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Tighter Restrictions at Fair Entrance Gates
The South Carolina State Fair is drawing quite the crowd.
SC pastor announces bid to unseat Rep. Clyburn
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter pastor says he wants the Republican Party's nod to run against U.S. Rep. James Clyburn in South Carolina's 6th District. The Rev. Leon Winn made his announcement at the Sumter County Judicial Center on…
USC warns students about Five Points area
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is warning students that an entertainment district near campus is not safe after midnight. The warning Tuesday comes after a female student was shot and wounded last weekend. The school did…
Suspect Charged With Holding Woman Captive for 3 Months
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say held a woman captive for three months in his Pelion Home.
SC court reverses death sentence in torture case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's high court has reversed the death sentence of a man convicted in a teen's 2001 torture and death. The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a trial judge should have allowed 34-year-old Steven Barnes to…
SC man charged with felony DUI in fatal crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 26-year-old St. Matthews man is charged with felony driving under the influence in a crash that killed one of his passengers. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/1ct0ioD ) that Barry Walter Quattlebaum was…
Bond Denied for Man Accused of Holding Woman Captive
Wednesday, a Lexington County judge denied bond for a man accused of holding a woman captive and assaulting her.
Legislators Call for Change in Wake of 5Pts. Shooting
In the wake of an 18-year-old being shot in 5pts over the weekend by a repeat offender, legislators want changes in the bonding and judge selection process.
Congress Votes to End Shutdown
Congress has passed legislation to end the partial government and avert a default on U.S. debt obligations.
Community Discusses Crime in Five Points
Mayor Steve Benjamin called a meeting with other city leaders, businesses and members of the community to discuss ways to deter crime in fove points .
Michigan Bound Plane Returns to SC After Smoke Smell
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Delta flight bound for Detroit has returned to Greenville after a report of the smell of smoke inside the plane.
Lights On Rally
Camden, SC (Kershaw County School District)-Baron DeKalb Elementary (BDK) will hold ant auction and open house October 17th as part of the national Lights On Afterschool rally.
SC taking part in southeastern earthquake drills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People across South Carolina are taking part in activities to prepare them for an earthquake. The Great Southeast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is happening on Thursday and is part of Earthquake Awareness Week. The South Carolina Emergency…
Columbia hosting small business health care forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia is offering small business owners a chance to learn about changes to health care. The City of Columbia will host the first of two Affordable Care Act Forums for Small Business Owners on Thursday. Small…
Man charged in July 4 crash that killed 1
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — A 21-year-old St. Matthews man is facing charges in a wreck that killed one of his passengers and left another paralyzed. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19MbScd ) that Frank Clinton Hair was…
Pelion man charged with holding woman 3 months
PELION, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies have arrested a Pelion man and accused him of holding a woman for three months, repeatedly sexually assaulting her. Deputies arrested 52-year-old Paul Thomas Rawl Jr. on Tuesday. Sheriff James Metts said…
SC money races close for superintendent, lt. gov.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The latest campaign filings show that South Carolina's lieutenant governor and education superintendent face tough challenges in 2014. Democratic state Rep. Mike Anthony raised more than twice as much as Superintendent Mick Zais in…
Man Accused of Holding Woman Captive Has Domestic Violence Past
This week Paul Thomas Rawl was denied bond after police say he held a woman captive for months and repeatedly assaulted her, but this isn't Rawl's first brush with the law or Criminal Domestic Violence charge.
U.S.C. Assault On Campus
Columbia, SC ( U.S.C. )-The University of South Carolina is reporting an act of violence on its campus. Spokesman...Wes Hickman...says one of its staff members was injured this morning after a domestic assault.
2 SC Women Sentenced for Social Security Fraud
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say two South Carolina women who falsely claimed to be blind have been sentenced to five months in federal prison for stealing nearly $200,000 in fraudulent Social Security payments.
Richland County hosting officer training on gangs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in Richland County are meeting this week with other law officers to talk about some of the best ways to combat gangs. National District Attorney's Association director Brent Berkley speaks Friday to members of…
Shutdown Impact
A 16 day Government Shutdown may be over, but you may not be out of the woods just yet.
Wounded girl's family wants USC forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The family of a University of South Carolina student shot and wounded earlier this week is planning a forum on campus for students. The family of freshman Martha Childress met with university officials Thursday…
Claflin gets largest donation in school history
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Claflin University in Orangeburg has received the largest donation in the school's almost 150 year history. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19WcRdL ) the school has received a $4.3 million donation from…
