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Former Ft. Jackson trainee found not guilty by reason of insanity
At a hearing Thursday a judge reviewed opinions by two doctors and determined Jovan Collazo was not able to discern right from wrong.
SC House OKs $1.3 billion for new electric SUV plant
The plan would borrow nothing, instead paying the entire amount through surpluses the state has managed to save over the past few years as the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t hurt the amount of tax revenue South Carolina collects as much as feared.
Governor taps current workforce chief of staff to run agency
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Thursday that he has tapped the Department of Employment and Workforce’s chief of staff, William Floyd, who spent more than 35 years as a labor lawyer.
Woman charged with illegal abortion in Greenville
Greenville Police say a woman is facing charges for having an illegal abortion.
Midlands Technical College announces S.C.'s first mobile Heavy Equipment Operator program
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Truist have partnered to create South Carolina's first mobile heavy equipment operator training program.
Carter Lumber announces $26 million expansion in Florence County
A leading building materials supplier, Carter Lumber, is investing $26 million in Florence County with their new facility.
RCSD seeking bond revocation for murder suspect connected to weekend shooting
Richland investigators are seeking bond revocation for a 2021 murder suspect connected to a weekend shooting.
Fake Irmo Facebook post continues to spread after homicide
The Irmo Police Department says a fake social media post is spreading across different platforms after a homicide shooting at a Kroger parking lot on Valentines Day.
March Of Dimes members meet with SC lawmakers on better maternal care
As part of their annual March For Change, Wilson and other members met with lawmakers at the state house to address the need for better healthcare for moms and babies.
Richland County judge denies bond reduction motion for Midlands teenager charged with attempted murder
Those against Cheatham having a bond at all included Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Sarah Merriman herself.
SC House passes hate crime bill
Wednesday the House of Representatives passed the Clementa Pinckney Hate Crimes Act by a vote of 84 to 31.
Lexington Police charge 13 year-old following social media threats against student
The Lexington Police says a 13 year-old Lakeside Middle School student will be charged following threats he made this morning through social media to a River Bluff High School student.
Training exercise happening tonight at Columbiana Center
Don't be alarmed if you see a heavy police presence at the Columbiana Center tonight after normal business hours tonight.
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Aiken
SLED agents are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened yesterday, March 7 in Aiken County.
Executive gets 15 months in prison in doomed nuclear project
A former executive utility who gave rosy projections on the progress of two nuclear power plants in South Carolina while they were hopelessly behind will spend 15 months in prison for the doomed project that cost ratepayers billions of dollars.
Five Rock Hill men sentenced for involvement in Fentanyl distribution ring
Five men from Rock Hill have been sentenced to federal prison after authorities say they plead guilty to a multi-state drug operation out of the Rock Hill and Charlotte, North Carolina, area.
Ex-SCANA exec to be sentenced in VC Summer nuclear failure
A former SCANA executive involved in the failed VC Summer Nuclear Project will be sentenced today.
UPDATE: Marshall Street reopened to traffic after gas leak
The Columbia Fire Department says Marshall Street has reopened to traffic after a cut natural gas line closed off the area between the 277 interchange and Colonial Drive.
UPDATE: Sumter Police offering $5,000 reward to help locate armed robbery suspect
The Sumter Police Department is offering the public up to $5,000 to help locate a suspect wanted in an armed robbery and shooting incident that left a man critically injured on Feb. 7.
Lexington Coroner releases identity of victim in SUV, dump truck collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the name of the person killed in a vehicle collision involving a dump truck.
Paper tube manufacturer opening first South Carolina facility
Summit Paper Tube, Inc. is setting up it's first facility in Williamsburg County, a $1.68 million investment that state officials say will create 19 new jobs.
Suspects wanted for Waffle House armed robbery in Lugoff
Kershaw County deputies are searching for two men wanted for an armed robbery at a Waffle House Tuesday night.
Members of Columbia Fire honored at City Hall
Some members of the Columbia Fire Department were recognized today at City Council for life saving efforts.
RCSD to appear in court to oppose suspect bond reduction
Richland Co., SC (WOLO ) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is set to appear in a Richland County courtroom Wednesday to keep a suspect from being able to get a bond reduction. According…
