SC: Give states more power against sex trafficking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is urging Congress to give states more power in prosecuting prostitution and child sex trafficking cases.
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Dangerous driving crackdown in Kershaw County
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — State troopers are joining Kershaw County deputies and other local law enforcement for a crackdown on dangerous driving.
SLED's server of DUI evidence down for weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hearings in drunken driving cases are being postponed as the State Law Enforcement Division works to restore a computer server containing 22 years' worth of evidence.
DOT board lists 7 big projects for new road money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State transportation officials have released the highway projects they want completed first with the up to $1 billion in extra money South Carolina has set aside for its roads.
Rains do $1.3M in damage to South Carolina roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Transportation says 99 roads across South Carolina have been damaged from the torrential rains that have fallen in the past three weeks.
I-26 Ramp Re-Open after Overturned Tractor Trailer
An overturned tractor trailer had the I-26W ramp to I-20W shut down early Wednesday morning, according to the Irmo Fire Department. The ramp is now re-open.
Shots Fired Outside Downtown Hotel
Columbia Police are trying to piece together what led up to a report of shots fired outside the Clarion Hotel on Gervais Street.
Rain Damages area Roads
Drivers have been riding down a bumpy road now that weeks of downpours have left thousands of commuters hitting dozens of damaged roads throughout the state.
Deputies Looking for Suspect Who Threatened Woman
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a man it's deemed armed and dangerous.
2 Dead in Explosion at Jasper County Home
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Two people have died after an explosion in the garage of a home in Jasper County. Coroner Martin Sauls says 61-year-old Harry Drayton and 21-year-old Maurice Thomas were declared dead following the explosion about 6 p.m. Monday.
Bishopville Death Arrest
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Police have made an arrest in the suspicious death of a Bishopville man.
Ravenel DUI Update
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-A former South Carolina Treasurer says he plans to fight a recent d-u-i charge against him. Thomas Ravenel was arrested yesterday in New York after a traffic stop.
Ex-SC treasurer facing DUI arrest in Hamptons
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel has been charged with drunken driving in New York.
Lexington educators celebrate summer reading
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — It may be hot outside, but one South Carolina school district is hoping to show kids how cool reading can be during the summer.
Some SC immigration rules still nixed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An appellate court says several portions of South Carolina's immigration law should stay blocked.
Suspect shoots self in chase with Columbia police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in an armed robbery in Columbia shot and killed himself while being chased by officers.
Sumter Superintendent Resigns
Superintendent of the Sumter School District, Randolph D. Bynum, announced his resignation Tuesday.
Columbia speech part of Sheheen's summer campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is spending his summer traveling the state to listen to voters and make his case that he should replace Gov. Nikki Haley in 2014.
Opening Statements in Bailey Murder Trial
A Richland County murder trial is moving forward in court.
Hundreds Calling for Sumter Superintendent's Job
A packed crowd of hundreds showed up to speak to the Sumter school board during what turned int o a heated debate between parents, teachers, and students calling for the firing of School Superintendent Randolph Bynum, Jr.
