3 arrested in death of man found near Columbia zoo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three people are facing murder charges in the death of a man whose burned body was found last week near Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia.
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Eau Claire Residents Look for Solutions to Rise in Crime
Residents in the Eau Claire community say crime has become a huge problem. Many of the residents say they feel like prisoners in their homes and are looking to the Columbia Police Department for help in curbing the crime.
SC 11-year-old Reports Mother Driving Drunk
Authorities say a Rock Hill mother is facing charges after her 11-year-old daughter reported she had driven home drunk.
York County Honors Deputy Slain 20 Years Ago
York County sheriff's deputies are wearing black bands around their badges to honor a fellow officer killed in the line of duty 20 years ago. Deputy Brent McCants was shot during a traffic stop in Rock Hill on Sept. 25, 1992. The sheriff's office also lowered its flags to half-staff Tuesday.
Chief Scott on Five Points Violence: "This is an extreme concern."
Five Points merchants and officials are looking to the Columbia Police Department for help as crime seems to be escalating in the area.
Sharpton Visits SC, Blasts Voter ID
As the U.S. Justice Department decides whether South Carolina's proposed Voter ID law is discriminatory, several rallies across the country are taking place to get minorites registered to vote, including here at home.
SC sheriff gets zapped by stun gun for good cause
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott raised an additional $2,000 for charity by getting shocked by a stun gun for two seconds.
Columbia Police Investigate Weekend Assaults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department is investigating two assaults that happened over the weekend in Five Points.
Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A recent survey shows consumer confidence jumped this month, bolstered by a brighter job outlook.
Over 80 Jobs Coming to Richland County
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) -- McEntire Produce Inc. announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County, a move that will create 85 new jobs.
SC's SAT scores fall again, passing AP scores up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's graduating seniors posted lower scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the fourth consecutive year.
SC counties along Savannah River remain very dry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Counties along the Savannah River remain seriously dry, despite summer rains that improved drought conditions elsewhere in the state.
Police: Burglar Caught Red-handed
A burglar is caught in the act at a Lexington County home.
SC's Haley Speaks at Women for Romney Event in NC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has made her second trip to North Carolina in less than a week, this time to help Mitt Romney and urge women to focus on economic issues in the presidential election.
American Airlines Passengers Facing Surge of Cancellations/Delays
The turbulence between American Airlines and its pilots union is causing a surge of cancellations and delays.
CarMax Looking to Hire Local
While some people are shopping around for cars, one company wants to shop around for your resume.
Number of Women Being Killed By Domestic Violence Spikes
In two years the number of women being killed in Domestic violent relationships in South Carolina has jumped from 7th in the nation to 2nd. It's an alarming rate that has city officials calling attention to the need for action.
Amber Alert
The South Carolina Law Enforcement division needs your help tonight. It issued an amber alert for a 12-year-old girl who went missing across state lines.
Police Find Woman's Body at Summerville Station
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Police in Summerville are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in a car at a gasoline station. The body was found Sunday after a man created a disturbance at the station.
SC teen charged with felony DUI in fatal crash
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an 18-year-old Conway teen is charged with felony drunken driving after his vehicle collided head-on with a van, killing a 52-year-old passenger and injuring others.
Cases of stolen public money on the rise in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement cases involving stolen public money are on the rise in South Carolina.
Man receives 25-year sentence for brutal robbery
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Calhoun County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attacking a woman with a pocketknife and broken bottles during a robbery.
SLED report on convicted sheriff to stay secret
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Details about what led prosecutors to accept a plea deal from a former Saluda County sheriff will be kept secret from the taxpayers who paid his salary for a decade.
Sheriff on Body Dismembered Case: 'He confessed'
Investigators say a dispute over money and drugs led to a man killing another man in Kershaw County with a pipe wrench, dismembering his body, and then confessing to the crime, saying he was high on crack at the time the murder was committed.
SAT Scores Down; AP Courses Up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's graduating seniors posted lower scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the fourth consecutive year.
