Study: Most SC women killed by men known to them
A new report published by the “Violence Policy Center” shows that the state’s rate of female victims killed by men continues to top the national average.
Domestic Violence
28th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony honors 46 victims of domestic violence
SC reported a total of 46 homicides due to domestic violence last year -- 35 women and 11 men.
Over half of victims represented at “Silent Witness” leave children behind — and according to a study by the Violence Policy Center, South Carolina ranks the 6th highest in the nation for the rate of women killed by men.
Columbia officer arrested and terminated after domestic violence incident
An officer with the Columbia Police Department has been terminated and is now behind bars for domestic violence, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
An officer with the Columbia Police Department has been terminated and is now behind bars for domestic violence, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Man wanted for Columbia murder arrested in North Dakota, say police
A man wanted for murder in Columbia was recently arrested in North Dakota, said the Columbia Police Department.
Midlands man wanted in connection with domestic violence
A Midlands man is wanted for burglary 1st degree and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, says the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Sumter County: Man in custody for several charges including domestic violence
Sumter County deputies say 18-year-old Jamarion Thames was arrested after surrendering himself to authorities on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
29 women, 7 men lost to domestic violence honored at Silent Witness Ceremony
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The National Domestic Violence Hotline reported answering over 440,000 calls, texts, and chats in 2022. To honor lives lost to domestic violence here in South Carolina, the attorney general’s office held the 26th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony. Family and friends joined together at the SC State House to honor their loved ones taken from them as…
Columbia Mayor’s Walk against Domestic Violence
For the 17th year the City of Columbia hosts their Domestic Violence Walk to fight back against abusive behavior.
Attorney General announces $31 million in grants for victims’ services groups
“They have been victimized, they have been beaten down, they feel alone, and they feel afraid. And they feel like there’s no hope. I’m here today to say there is hope. There are people out there waiting for you to reach out to them and we just got to get them driven to those services,” says Wilson.
Trevon Fordham named as new director for Office of Violent Crime Prevention
“Everybody wants to feel safe in their hometown. Everybody wants to feel safe in their community. Everybody wants to feel safe where they go eat or watch a movie. So that’s where I think the commonality is at for everyone, is we all want to feel safe in our community,” Fordham says.
