COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina lottery employee has been indicted on accusations he stole more than $200,000 from the agency.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The suicides of three inmates in less than four months have Orangeburg County leaders looking for ways to prevent such deaths at the jail in the future.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators in Lexington County say the suspect in the shooting death of a 56-year-old man was upset because his dog was struck and killed by a car.

A forest fire is to blame for a dozen buildings that were destroyed in Carolina Forest. Forestry officials are asking people not to conduct open burn bans.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia says it's settled a lawsuit stemming from a case involving an attorney who was questioning police while they were arresting his friend.

UNDATED (WOLO) -- There is bad news for more than 600,000 taxpayers nationwide. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds will be delayed by up to 6 weeks. The problem stems from the software the IRS is using to file their…

The South Carolina Forestry Commission say a red flag fire weather alert remains in effect for the entire state. It is an advisory which strongly encourages residents to postpone burning.

Forestry division is asking residents not to conduct any outdoor burns until the area gets some much needed rain.

Police are out in full force this weekend making sure the roads are safe for you and your loved ones.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission says a Red Flag Fire Alert remains effective for the entire state of South Carolina. Late Saturday Night, officials reported responding to over 60 Brush fires statewide.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a former Orangeburg County coroner stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the funeral home he worked at for nearly 30 years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has announced appointees to a group she's asked to review regulations in South Carolina and recommend those to throw out or change.