Search for Swainson continues, suspect's sister speaks
A suspect sits in jail, DNA of a kidnapped victim shows up and a family member of the suspect says police have the wrong guy in the ongoing case of missing 15-year-old Gabrielle Swainson.
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Isaac not keeping SC delegates from GOP convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is making light of the state delegation's distance from the convention in Tampa, Fla.
Man found shot to death at Sumter apartments
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 25-year-old man was shot to death outside a Sumter County apartment complex.
Investigators to update Gabrielle Swainson case Tuesday.
Investigators are planning to update the community on the search for Gabrielle Swainson Tuesday.
Video released in weekend nightclub shooting
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released the surveillance video from a weekend nightclub shooting that left a security guard dead.
Gang member pleads guilty to gun and drug charges
A 29-year-old man who is a self-admitted member of the Bloods plead guilty to gun and drug charges in federal court Monday.
Gang conference to discuss growing problem
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is holding a gang conference this week to focus on the growing gang problem in the area.
Two people arrested on meth possession and stolen motorcycle
Two people are in trouble with the law after being arrested for meth possession charges along with a stolen motorcycle.
Frankie’s Fun Park donates $5000 to Epworth Children’s Home
A local fun park donated $5000 to Epworth Children’s Home after the park’s first open mini-golf tournament.
New Diesel Technology Program comes to local school district
A local school district is celebrating the opening of a new diesel technology program in Columbia.
DC court opens trial challenging new SC voter ID
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal court in Washington considers a lawsuit challenging whether South Carolina's voter ID law is legal.
Security guard shot to death in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A security guard at a Columbia-area nightclub has been shot and killed.
Community Holds Candlelight Vigil for Former Neighbor
Turning a gruesome scene into a beacon of light, the Lakeshore subdivision in northeast Columbia gathered to say goodbye to one of its newest neighbors.
SC Mother Set to Be Tried in Missing Boy Case
A jury is ready for the trial of a South Carolina mother charged with not being honest with investigators concerning the whereabouts of her missing son.
Search for Missing Teen Continues
A 15 year old girl missing for a week is being lifted up in prayer by concerned members of the community.
Taxpayers spent $10K for hotel during conference
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Taxpayers paid more than $10,000 for a dozen members of the South Carolina House to stay at a hotel in downtown Charleston during a national conference last September.
New Jersey Child Drowns in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A 7-year-old boy from New Jersey has drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Myrtle Beach.
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Jennings Trial Day 2: Opening arguments
Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday morning in the trial against Zinah Jennings, mother of missing Midlands toddler Amir Jennings.
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AUBURN-DISMUKES ARREST
SC mother set to be tried in missing boy case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mother of a missing South Carolina boy is set to go on trial on a charge of not being honest with investigators about the boy's whereabouts.
Pizza Restaurants Donating Proceeds to Protect Law Enforcement
There is a tasty way for you to protect the people that protect our community.
Wanted: The Dead and Buried
Richland County announces a new cemetery survey program designed to document all cemeteries in Richland County, especially those that have been abandoned, hidden, or forgotten.
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NORTH CAROLINA FLOODING
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SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the remains of an 18-year-old man last seen leaving a library in Sumter have been found on the side of a highway. A pathologist confirmed that the bones found by a man collecting cans were Aaron Abraham, who was last seen on security camera footage leaving the Sumter County Library on July 19 as it closed.
