Former Alexandria, Va., sheriff Dunning dies at 62
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina coroner has confirmed that former Alexandria, Va., sheriff James Dunning has died at his Hilton Head, S.C. home.
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SC agency OKs 1st petition candidate for ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission has certified its first petition candidate for the November ballots.
SC treasurer to call for more eyes on investments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis believes financial documents tied to investment decisions of the state's pension portfolio should be reviewed by more people.
Three Area Churches Vandalized
Three Midlands Churches have been vandalized in recent months and the Richland County Sheriff's Department tells ABC Columbia News, they believe the crimes are connected.
Midlands Internet Cafes Raided, More Expected
After an Internet cafe is raided in Northeast Richland County, where authorities say several computers were seized because they were used for gambling, the sheriff hopes similar businesses get the message and shut their doors, he says, before deputies have to do it for them.
Judge hears arguments in Charleston cruise case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A state judge in Charleston is hearing arguments on a lawsuit challenging the city's cruise industry.
SC officer fired after false shooting report
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A North Charleston police officer has been fired after shooting himself then saying someone else fired at him last week.
West Columbia plant closed amid fire concerns
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fire inspectors in West Columbia have closed a plastics recycling plant.
Body identified as missing Anderson businessman
STARR, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a body found in some woods is that of an Anderson businessman missing since July 1.
Judge: Autopsy reports not subject to FOI law
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ruled that written autopsy reports are not subject to South Carolina open records laws.
SC Air National Guard to Fly over Part of State
Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are scheduled to fly an air defense exercise in the skies over Anderson, Florence and Greer.
FBI Announces SC Gang Arrests
Federal authorities have arrested several dozen people as part of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.
SC Air National Guard to fly over part of state
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are scheduled to fly an air defense exercise in the skies over Anderson, Florence and Greer.
North Charleston won't name street No Way
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The city of North Charleston has rejected a plan to rename a street No Way.
Easley funeral home to offer Starbucks setting
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — A funeral home in Easley will be offering what it calls the Starbucks experience to those needing comfort, or just a cup of coffee.
Richland deputies look for church vandals
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for vandals that have hit at least two churches in the Irmo area.
Report: Penn St. Disregarded Children's Welfare
Penn State's investigation into the Jerry Sandusky scandal concludes that the administrators who fielded a 2001 complaint about him created a dangerous situation for future victims by not reporting the matter.
Richland Deputies Look for Church Vandals
Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for vandals that have hit at least two churches in the Irmo area.
Fire Inspectors Close West Columbia Recycling Plant
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - Fire inspectors in West Columbia have closed a plastics recycling plant. West Columbia ordered a shutdown at Global Plastic Grinders yesterday. A company property manager says the decision put 50 people out of work.
Deputies: Scammer Wanted for Posing as Contractor
Police are on the lookout for a man they say defrauded a woman out of $2,500. Now, they need your help locating Willie Hayes.
