Bishopville man once serving life is now free
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Bishopville man who was once serving a life sentence for two murders has now been found not guilty in the crimes.
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Deputies: Attempted Abduction of Midlands Student
Richland County deputies say they're looking for a man who tried to abduct a child off a school bus Wednesday afternoon.
Local Woman Creates 'Widows of Opportunity'
Widows of Opportunity is a support group dedicated to educating widows, no matter their age, race, length of time being a widow or circumstances surrounding their spouse's death. The group's founder shares how she took her own pain and turned it into purpose to empower others.
South Carolina Senate approves early voting bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has approved a bill allowing true early voting in South Carolina.
SC lawyers need permission to discuss evidence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has told prosecutors and defense attorneys in Anderson they need the court's permission before talking to reporters about evidence in the case of a former Secret Service charged with trying to kidnap a former judge.
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Lexington Shooting
A 56 year-old Lexington man is dead after deputies say he was shot and killed by his 19 year-old neighbor.
Suspect Arrested in Sumter Shooting
Police in Sumter have arrested a suspect they say shot another man over a woman.
SC National Guard celebrates women in history
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.
AG to talk Internet safety to high school students
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is scheduled to visit several schools to talk to students about how to be careful online.
Idea of appointing schools chief fails in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to let the governor choose South Carolina's education chief has failed in the Senate, but supporters vow to try again.
Federal charges filed in Ashley Hall gun incident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 28-year-old woman who authorities say unsuccessfully tried to fire a gun at officials at a private girls' school in Charleston has been indicted in federal court.
Order to 'blow hard' gets DUI test thrown out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A defense lawyer says a ruling by a Columbia city judge could affect driving under the influence cases across South Carolina.
Columbia Police Increasing Patrols for St. Patty's Day
Columbia Police say they expect about 40 thousand people to attend this weekends St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Five points and they're ready.
Episcopal Diocese: Suit Undermines SC court
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An official with the South Carolina diocese that left the national Episcopal church says a lawsuit against it seeks to undermine the state's courts.
2-year-old killed by furniture in Landrum home
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has died after a chest of drawers fell on him as he played in his Landrum home.
Local Catholics Joyful, Look to Future
From the Vatican to the Midlands, Catholics everywhere rejoice in the election of its 226th leader, Pope Francis.
Legislators still fuming over cut jobless services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state legislator insists a clause in the House budget plan forces South Carolina's unemployment agency to resume in-person help with unemployment benefits in 17 rural offices. But the governor's office is adamant it does no such thing.
Seventeen Unemployment Offices Restored
Seventeen unemployment offices to be restored in rural South Carolina.
New Pope Elected
Breaking this Wednesday afternoon, white smoke is bellowing from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, signaling the election of a new Pope.
Deputies: Fight Leads to Shots Fired Outside Club.
Richland County Deputies are investigating a shooting outside of a local nightclub.
Haley's Mother Out of Intensive Care
Governor Nikki Haley's mother Raj Randhawa remains in the hospital, but out of intensive care, according to a spokesperson.
Haley to resume schedule; mother out of ICU
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says her mother is out of intensive care, and that the governor will resume her schedule with a trip to Florida.
Public school open enrollment bill to Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.
Anti-drunken driving group plans Statehouse event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving are planning a visit to the Statehouse to support a bill requiring many people convicted of drunken driving to have a special device placed on their cars to see if they have been drinking.
SC House sends $6.3B spending plan to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.
