Police Catch 3 Armed Robbery Suspects
Sumter Police say a gunshot to the pelvis and a wrecked getaway car were the downfalls of three armed suspects.
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Lancaster Man Found Dead on Chester County Road
A Lancaster man has been found dead on a Chester County road.
Overnight Delays Possible on I-26
You may experience some delays along a major South Carolina highway overnight.
SC relatives convicted in toddler's drug overdose
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ The grandmother and father of a Pickens County toddler who died from a drug overdose have been convicted in the boy's death.
Additional cases of West Nile Virus identified in SC
After a Charleston County woman was proven recently to be infected with West Nile, three more cases of the virus in humans have been confirmed in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
Rare Coroner's Inquest Set in SC Mauling Death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A relatively rare coroner's inquest is scheduled in the death of a Mount Pleasant child who was mauled to death by two dogs last spring. Charleston County Coroner Rae Wooten has determined the dogs caused the death. But the inquest, slated for Aug. 10, will determine if the death of 2-year-old Ja'Marr Tiller was an accident or if someone is responsible.
Deputies Look for Answers in Gilbert Murder
Lexington County deputies say a 72 year old Gilbert man shot and killed over the weekend may have known his attacker.
Report: SC 12th in Auto Insurance Expense
South Carolina is near the top of the list when it comes to car insurance costs.
First Gentleman to be Deployed
Gov. Nikki Haley's husband Michael is being deployed to Afghanistan with South Carolina's National Guard.
Sumter Man Wins $200,000
A Sumter man is doing his happy dance after winning $200 dollars over the weekend.
SC law aims to ensure vets get military funerals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new South Carolina law aims to make sure that every veteran in the state gets a proper military funeral.
Debris from Boeing 787 engine sparks fire
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is trying to determine why debris fell from the engine of a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, starting a fire and forcing officials to shut down Charleston International Airport.
Lexington County Murder Investigation
The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man shot to death in Lexington County as Robert Lewis Mitchell, Sr., 72, of 1440 Juniper Springs Road, Gilbert,
Trader Joe's Salsa Recalled
An Atlanta company is recalling salsa and balela sold under the Trader Joe's brand at stores in six Southern states because of possible listeria contamination. South Carolina is one of the states.
Gas prices continue to climb as we head into August
The Midlands average for a gallon of unleaded regular gas now stands at $3.14, according to Gas Buddy.com. This is nearly 14 cents over what drivers were paying last week, and they could continue to rise as we near the first of August.
Victim's Family Speaks Out in Murder Case
The stepson of a murder victim pleads with the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin to deny bond for the accused killer. The judge concurred, citing the allegations of two counts of murder and a potential threat of harm, reasons to send Brett Parker back to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Driver: It's the Top Gun of truck Driving
A Midlands native is now the star of a hit reality series on the History Channel, 'Ice Road Truckers.' We sat down with him this week to talk about life working in temperatures more than sixty degrees below zero.
K9-5K raises nearly $10,000 Sunday
The 2nd annual "Guardians of the Night K9-5K raised nearly Ten Thousand dollars Saturday Evening. The Sheriff's Department released the totals Sunday. The event honored the memory of fallen K9 officer, 'Fargo,' who was killed while on duty last year.
Masked Men Set Trooper's Home Ablaze in Greenville
Authorities say three men in masks tried to break into the Greenville home of a state trooper, then set it on fire.
Ex-Darlington Fire Chief Charged With Misconduct
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ State agents say a former Darlington fire chief used inmates to wash his car and clean oysters. The State Law Enforcement Division said 71-year-old James Stone was arrested Friday and charged with misconduct in office.
SC Highway Patrol dedicates fallen trooper statue
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has dedicated a memorial at its headquarters to the 50 highway patrolmen who have died in the line of duty.
Junk in house blocks firefighters in deadly blaze
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Firefighters say a woman has died after her Aiken home caught fire and rescuers couldn't save her because there were so many of her belongings inside.
Injured Trooper Home from Hospital
A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper hurt when he was struck by a vehicle on I-26 has been released from the hospital.
Michelin recalls 841K BFGoodrich, Uniroyal tires
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michelin is recalling around 841,000 BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tires because the tread can separate, causing rapid air loss.
2 arrested, charged with killing man in SC woods
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been arrested and charged with killing a man in some woods north of Columbia.
