Alex Murdaugh denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations
A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh’s bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court of tampering with a jury.
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Nurse at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center facing drug possession and contraband charges
Investigators say Jakiera Day faces charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute marijuana and two counts of Contraband.
Officer at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center facing sexual misconduct and contraband charges
An employee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is facing the following charges: 3 counts of Sexual Misconduct with an Inmate of Correctional Facility, 3 counts of Furnishing Contraband, and 1 count of Misconduct in Office.
Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example
President Joe Biden on Sunday extolled the existence of Black churches, saying the world would be a different place if they were not around to show people the “power of faith” during dark times.
President Biden speaks to crowd at State Fairgrounds
Joe Biden doesn’t need to worry about his prospects in South Carolina’s Democratic primary next week. He’s got that locked up.
First Lady makes a stop in West Columbia
With the South Carolina Democratic Primary next Saturday, First Lady Jill Biden traveled to the Palmetto State Friday
Toddler found wandering along Broad River Road reunited with parents
A toddler has been reunited with his parents after he was found walking alone this morning.
Judge begins to examine jurors in Murdaugh case
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team was back in a Columbia courtroom on Friday to continue their push for a retrial on his double murder conviction.
Medical equipment companies to pay millions in false claims settlement
A company that sold used hospital beds to organizations under the pretense that they were new will have to pay more than $2 million in settlements, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Local Living: Free Friday at Riverbanks Zoo, Comedian Theo Von, winter book sale, Lexington Two teacher job fair
Local Living: Take a look at events happening in the Midlands
Clemson University warns poultry owners about possible Bird-Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with Clemson University say anyone with a backyard flock should isolate their birds from any wild water-birds and the bodies of water they inhabit.
FCSO: Man wanted in connection with attempted murder, ill treatment to animals
The search for a man considered armed and dangerous in Fairfield County continues, said the department.
Police officer terminated after removing political signs, say officers
An Irmo Police Officer was terminated from the department for removing political signs, said IPD.
Pro-Biden super PAC launches ad featuring Rep. Clyburn ahead of South Carolina's lead-off primary
A super political action committee supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection is aiming to boost the Democrat's primary campaign in lead-off South Carolina with a television ad featuring Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's senior congressman whose endorsement boosted Biden's 2020 run.
Lexington Police searching for man accused of stealing clothing from department store
The Lexington Police Department is trying to identify a person who took clothing from a department store, said officers.
Lexington man sentenced to prison for shooting into estranged wife's home
According to the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, a Lexington man was sentenced to prison for shooting into his estranged wife's house.
ASGDC employee arrested after green plant like material found, Richland County deputies say
A fifth Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employee was arrested this month, says RCSD.
First Lady Jill Biden to speak at Columbia event
First Lady Jill Biden, Ph.D. is coming to the Capital City to headline the South Carolina Educators for Biden-Harris campaign event.
Richland One: New app to track school bus route
A new mobile app now allows Richland School District One parents and guardians to track their child’s school bus route in real time.
New details about 2-alarm apartment fire
ABC Columbia has learned more about what caused a 2-alarm apartment fire this week.
Governor McMaster issues statement supporting Texas' self-defense right
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has released a statement supporting Texas' self-defense right in response to the Biden Administration's statements on their border security effort.
Man found dead in his vehicle at Ravenwood Apartments in Forest Acres
The Forest Acres Police Department says a man was found dead inside his vehicle at Ravenwood Apartments last night.
Several railroad crossings set to close for maintenance, repairs
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department wants residents, and those who may be planning to drive in the area to be aware of upcoming closures for several railroad crossings
SCDNR conducting annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey
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SC governor highlights education in 'State of State' address
As far as higher education, he plans to increase technical college scholarships, freeze in-state tuition and have the Education Oversight Committee review South Carolina’s 33 public institutions of higher education.
