Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. files counterclaim after investigator accused of lying
"I am not gonna let somebody publicly defame and try to destroy one of my people when they've done absolutely nothing wrong," says Lott.
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Local Living: The importance of acceptance
Local Living: The importance of acceptance
“I thought it was a joke,” says Midlands Million Dollar Winner
Lottery officials said when a Columbia man was notified that he’d won $1 million in a drawing, he didn’t believe it.
Sumter Police searching for Orangeburg County woman accused of using counterfeit bills
Sumter Police is searching for an Orangeburg County woman who is wanted on charges after counterfeit bills were used to purchase items at local businesses, according to police.
CPD: Man accused of shooting man during armed robbery arrested
Columbia PD has arrested a man accused of a shooting a man during an armed robbery, say police.
Medical marijuana bill in South Carolina faces uphill battle
South Carolina is one of only eight states in America that does not allow any form of medical marijuana.
SCDOT to conduct night-time ramp closure on I-20 Eastbound in Kershaw County
South Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting a night-time ramp closure at Exit 87 (White Pond Road) off-ramp on I-20 eastbound for road work.
5th person arrested in connection with homicide at local motel, Orangeburg Co. deputies say
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has announced there are more arrested in connection with a homicide at a local motel.
Walmart shares updates on renovations for stores in 47 locations
Walmart shared an update on its "Store of the Future" renovations.
South Carolina treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office
Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year.
Deadline to file taxes in South Carolina approaching
The deadline to file your taxes in South Carolina is Thursday, May 1.
Man arrested for drug trafficking
Calhoun County deputies have arrested a man on drug charges.
Local Living: Disney Heroes and Villains exhibit
Local Living: Disney Heroes and Villains exhibit
RCSD: Deputies arrest security guard after Two Notch Road shooting
Richland County deputies have arrested a security guard after a shooting earlier this month.
"Time is of the essence" -- new bill would shave months off tracking child pornography predators, says Attorney General
"This bill cuts red tape. It makes it faster and more efficient for investigators to get to the scene of the crime when it involves abusing children. So that they can begin the process of the investigation," says Wilson.
RSCD investigating Ridge View High School parking lot incident
Richland County deputies are investigating an incident that happened in the parking lot area of Ridge View High School on Wednesday, says RCSD.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim after Augusta Road collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision Wednesday.
Kingstree man charged, accused of looking up woman’s dress at a Broad Street business
A Kingstree man has been charged after investigators say was seen looking up a woman’s dress while at a Broad Street business earlier this month.
Lexington County firefighters respond to large building fire in Gaston
Lexington County firefighters responded to a large building fire in Gaston on Tuesday morning.
WATCH: City to unveil statue honoring Dawn Staley
The City of Columbia, in partnership with the Statues for Equality and community partners will unveil a statue honoring University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.
SC bill seeks to redefine obscenity, sparking civil rights & education debate
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that advocates say would protect minors from pornography and obscene materials, but opponents say is a violation of civil rights.
'This is a dire situation': SC lawmakers push for hate crime bills as end of session nears
The end of the SC's legislative session is days away, and lawmakers have yet to pass a hate crime law, keeping the state's ranking as one of only two states without such a law in place.
SC officials arrest three in separate SNAP fraud cases, over $100k stolen
Three people have been arrested in connection to cases of fraudulently distributed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, according to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General.
Study: SC 6th worst for working moms
Well with Mother's Day right around the corner now, a new study reveals that South Carolina has room to improve when it comes to mothers in the workplace.
Midlands attorney, former state lawmaker Dick Harpootlian announces first true-crime novel
A Midlands attorney and former state lawmaker is getting into the book business.
