Jury to decide life or death for bank robber who killed 2
The same jury that found a North Carolina man guilty of killing two employees during a South Carolina bank robbery will now decide whether he is executed for the crimes.
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Deputies: 11-year-old student accused of making threats via social media to bomb school, shoot school buses
An 11-year-old CrossRoads Intermediate School student is charged after deputies determined he made threats on social media to bomb the school and shoot school buses, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
US marshals capture man accused in $1B Ponzi scheme
A California man is arrested over accusations that he and his partners ran a $1 billion Ponzi scheme that targeted people receiving pensions.
Overnight fire contained at Matheson Tri-Gas facility in Gaston
Lexington County fire officials say an overnight fire at a gas facility on Frontage Road in Gaston is contained.
US soldier from South Carolina arrested on charge of sharing bomb instructions
Federal authorities said Monday they arrested an Army soldier accused of talking with an FBI informant of a possible U.S. bomb attack.
DNC raises polling, donor threshold for 2020 presidential primary
(CNN) --- The Democratic National Committee is raising the polling and donor thresholds for qualifying for the party's 20-20 presidential primary debates. Starting in the November debate, candidates will have to reach three percent…
City renames street Dr.Emily E. Clyburn Way
The City of Columbia has renamed a street in the Midlands in memory of Dr.Emily Clyburn.
DNA links dead man with no criminal record to 1987 killing
Authorities say DNA evidence linked a man who died 11 years ago to a rape and killing in South Carolina in 1987.
8 former SCDC employees plead guilty to accepting bribes, smuggling contraband
Eight former South Carolina Department of Corrections employees pled guilty in federal court to offenses of accepting brides to smuggle in contraband into SCDC facilities.
No increase in measles cases in the US for second week
For the second straight week the number of measles cases here in the US remains the same.
Students, rideshare drivers want a clearer Five Points pick-up zone
It’s been three months since the Samantha Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act went in the books here in South Carolina.
State investigating police chief accused of exposing himself
The police chief of a coastal town in South Carolina has been named in an indecent exposure investigation.
GM expanding SUV recall due to faulty suspension
General Motors says an earlier recall of its Chevrolet Trax SUV will be expanded.
Suspect arrested in connection to SC State University shooting
Police say a man has been arrested in connection to the shooting on S.C. State University campus on the morning of Friday, Sept 20.
Convicted Chapin arsonist charged with setting two fires in Lexington
A Chapin woman is accused of intentionally setting two fires on the same road last week, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
"Saying Grace" Hunger project aims to feed 100,000 in the Columbia community
If you're looking for a way to impact your community, here's a suggestion- start by saying grace.
Four arrested in connection to a homicide in Kershaw County
Kershaw County deputies say they have arrested four people in connection to a homicide last week, where a body was found.
Leading Democrats gather for funeral of SC's Emily Clyburn
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Leading congressional Democrats and some of the party's presidential contenders are gathering for the funeral of Emily Clyburn, wife of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Georgia Congressman…
