Multiple events promise to keep the Midlands bustling
(ABC News) -- If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join…
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Funeral service for Rock Hill doctor and family killed in shooting last week to take place Wednesday
Funeral services for family members murdered in a mass shooting in Rock Hill begin Wednesday. A memorial service for the Lesslie family is being held at 3 p.m. at the West End Baptist Church. Dr. Robert Lesslie, his wife Barbara and two of their grandkids, Adah and Noah, were killed at the Lesslie family home.
Ex-officer appeals 20-year sentence for killing Black man
A white former police officer serving 20 years in prison for killing an unarmed Black man in South Carolina who ran from a traffic stop said his lawyer never told him about a plea offer from prosecutors that could have cut years off his sentence. Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is requesting a new sentence in federal court this week, saying he would have taken the deal and that his lawyer was grossly incompetent for not telling him about it.
SC to use VW settlement money to buy more than 200 new school buses
South Carolina will use money from the settlement of a lawsuit with Volkswagen to purchase more than 200 new school buses.
State Rep. Krystle Matthews kicks off campaign for U.S. Senate
A state lawmaker launched her bid to unseat Republican United States Senator Tim Scott. Krystle Matthews held a campaign kick off event Tuesday morning.
Prisma Health pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
On Tuesday, Prisma Health announced that they are pausing their use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
DHEC: 447 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 447 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Democrat says registration key to ousting SC's Tim Scott
A Democratic state lawmaker is mounting a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. State Rep. Krystle Matthews told The Associated Press that she will try to register 150,000 new voters across South Carolina to tighten the margin Democrats have struggled to close in statewide elections.
DHEC pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid recommendations from the CDC, FDA
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they are putting an immediate pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in the state.
DHEC offers free testing during STD Awareness week
(ABC News) -- April 11th through the 17th is National STD Awareness week. In recognition of that, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering free screenings at its clinics across…
Duo accused of stealing from area church arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department has arrested two people of stealing valuable property from a place of worship. According to CPD, 55 year old Deborah Leslie and 57 year old Gary…
Surveyors confirm tornado after storms hit South Carolina
The National Weather Service confirm that a weak tornado hit near Moore in upstate South Carolina on Saturday.
SCDPS, Lt. Governor Evette announce crackdown on litter as part of the 'Great South Carolina Cleanup Week'
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette announced a statewide crackdown on littering Monday, in part of the 'Great South Carolina Cleanup Week.'
Police report multiple victims including officer in Tennessee school shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say multiple people including an officer have been shot at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville. The Knoxville Police Department tweeted that authorities were on the scene of the shooting Monday…
Gov. McMaster issues executive order preventing unaccompanied minors at southern border being placed in SC
On Monday, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order that directs the South Carolina Department of Social Services to prevent the federal government from placing unaccompanied migrant minors from the U.S. southern border in South Carolina.
DHEC: 453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in South Carolina.
Former SC Governor Nikki Haley to visit SC State Monday afternoon
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will visit South Carolina State University Monday afternoon. Officials say Haley and SC State President James Clark will tour the campus to see the improvements made to the school and to discuss the progress that was made over the last six years.
Town of Rock Hill pays tribute to prominent doctor and family killed during shooting on Wednesday
Sunday night, the Town of Rock Hill paid tribute to Dr. Robert Lesslie and his family, who fell victim to a mass shooting last Wednesday.
White House releases SC fact sheet, presenting the benefits of the American Jobs Plan in the state
On Monday, the White House released fact sheets for each state, highlighting the needs of each state that will be addressed under the American Jobs Plan.
Family of Rock Hill shooting survivor speaks out while he continues to fight for his life
A community in York County continues to grieve and search for answers, after a former NFL player fatally shot and killed five people earlier near Rock Hill. One person survived. He was shot several times, but managed to make a phone call that helped him survive, although he's still fighting for his life.
