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.
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…
A 16 day Government Shutdown may be over, but you may not be out of the woods just yet.
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…
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…
WEDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Wedgefield family of six is without a home but no one was hurt thanks to quick-thinking hospice worker Rosalind Wilson. The Item of Sumter reports (http://bit.ly/19WcGPC ) the Agape Hospice nursing assistant was…
One person is dead, and another is in the hospital after an early morning attempted break-in.
Columbia, SC (USC Division Of Law Enforcement And Safety)-The University Of South Carolina is dealing with another act of violence. Officers say Albert Kibler assaulted his ex-girlfriend in a parking lot.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 29,000 motorcycles over a clutch problem.
After the recent reported shooting of a USC student in Five Points, officials say they are taking an "all hands on deck" approach to stopping crime in the entertainment district.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina deputies say one man died after a hail of bullets and a second is struggling to survive after an officer interrupted an attempted burglary. Richland County Sheriff's Capt. Chris Cowan said Friday…
WEST UNION, S.C. (AP) _ The mayor of a small South Carolina town is under fire after her Facebook post criticizing a decision allowing gay couples to apply for marriage licenses.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Famed South Carolina author Pat Conroy is judging an essay writing contest for high school juniors and seniors. The students are being asked to write about how they think the state of South Carolina could be…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Moving Image Research Collections and the Nickelodeon Theatre are teaming up to host a local version of National Home Movie Day. The collection's interim director Heather Heckman says the event Saturday…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Alzheimer's Association is inviting South Carolina residents to take part in a walk in the name of fighting Alzheimer's disease. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening on Saturday in Columbia. Organizers say they expect…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is organizing a motorcycle ride to help the family of a deputy and his wife who died in a wreck. The Richland Sheriff's Department is holding a memorial ride on Saturday…
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson says he will investigate and also ask the State Law Enforcement Division to look into allegations
Columbia, SC (Lexington County Sheriffs Department)-Game over for a 38 year old Lexington man Lexington County deputies say they arrested Britton Motley Sunday and charged him with possessing more than 50 video gambling machines.
Hundreds of Government workers here at home that could be sent home because of the Government shutdown are speaking out.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is again hosting a somber ceremony to honor residents who were killed as a result of domestic violence. Attorney General Alan Wilson is scheduled to hold the Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's former chief of staff is officially taking the help of South Carolina's prisons agency. On Tuesday, Bryan Stirling is assuming control of the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Last month, Haley announced that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of technology experts from across South Carolina are in Columbia this week The 3rd Annual Carolina Technology Conference is slated for Tuesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Organizers say they expect 600 people specializing…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has settled a dispute with South Carolina's prisons over a policy segregating HIV-positive inmates. The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with the Department of Corrections over alleged violations…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Three candidates are vying in a special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by the resignation of Robert Ford. Democratic Marlon Kimpson faces Republican Billy Shuman and Libertarian Alex Thornton in Tuesday's election in…
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant is offering half-price admission to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Museum executive director Mac Burdette says it's something small the museum can do…
