Man pleads guilty to drug charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on Friday, Feb. 28, that a man has pleaded guilty in the ‘Triple Crown’ investigation.
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Teen charged in connection with fatal Orangeburg shooting
A teen has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Orangeburg this month.
Green Charter Schools responds after principal, teacher arrested
Green Charter Schools release statement following the arrests of principal and a teacher at Green Charter School of the Midlands.
Columbia man returns to federal prison following gun charge
A 31-year-old has been sentenced to a total of 57 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, said the SCDOJ.
SC Forestry Commission issues 'Red Flag Alert' for outdoor burning
The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a Red Flag Alert Friday to discourage people from burning outdoors.
Kershaw Co. Fire Service control woods fire
On Thursday, Kershaw County Fire Services firefighters controlled a woods fire in Bethune, said KCFS.
Lexington Police requesting help finding 3 alleged Walmart shoplifters
Lexington Police are requesting help finding three alleged shoplifters who took items from Walmart, said officers.
30-year-old charged with attempted murder after early morning argument escalates, deputies say
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after an early morning argument that escalated to attempted murder, say deputies.
Mug shot released of Beechwood Middle teacher accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct
The arrest mugshot of the teacher at Beechwood Middle School in Lexington that is alleged to have criminal sexual conduct with a 15 year old and giving them alcohol.
Atty General announces arrest of 2 men accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
The Attorney General's Office has announced the arrest of two men both accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
"Not a penny is missing" -- Loftis testifies before subcommittee over $1.8 billion accounting error
During a heated exchange that lasted over three hours on Thursday, SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified before members of the SC Finance Constitutional Subcommittee, stemming from a $1.8 billion accounting error.
Prisma Health Cancer Institute opens new radiation oncology location
Prisma Health Cancer Institute of the Midlands opened a new radiation oncology location in Columbia Thursday.
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis testifies on $1 billion accounting error in front of Senate panel
In a fiery exchange Thursday, Feb. 27, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified to members of South Carolina's "Finance Constitutional" Subcommittee regarding a 1.8 billion accounting error.
Fairfield County Coroner identifies victim after fatal fire
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has named an individual that was found after a fatal fire in the Carlisle area on Wednesday.
Lexington PD need help identifying people involved in January catalytic converter theft
Lexington Police Department need help identifying people involved in a January catalytic converter theft, said police.
22-year-old woman last seen at church found safe, Sumter County deputies say
Sumter County deputies say Pelletz has been found safe.
Multiple houses saved after fire rescue puts out fire, firefighters say
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue firefighters were able to put out a woods fire on Wednesday, according to the fire rescue.
New homes to be built in historic Columbia neighborhood
A historic Columbia neighborhood is getting a new lease on life.
Kershaw County Coroner releases name of victim of Camden motor vehicle incident
Kershaw County Coroner David West is releasing the name of a victim of a Camden motor vehicle incident, said the coroner's office.
Rainfall eases drought conditions in some SC counties
Portions of South Carolina received above normal rainfall levels in February, lifting six counties out of drought conditions.
South Carolina again faces showdown over spending public money on private school tuition
The South Carolina House approved its own version of a bill Wednesday that would let parents spend taxpayer money on private school tuition.
South Carolina man set to face a firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures
A South Carolina man who is scheduled to die next week by firing squad is again asking that his execution be postponed and prison officials release more information about the state's lethal injection drug and procedures.
Kershaw County Coroner releases name of victim who died after motor vehicle incident
Kershaw County Coroner David West has released the name of the victim who died after a motor vehicle incident, said the sheriff's office.
Middle school teacher accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor
A Midlands teacher is accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
