Stolen Bud Light lands man in prison for 12 years
In Richland County, a man who stole a 24-pack of Bud Light from a Food Lion in 2024 has been sentenced after threatening a store employee.
Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office
Son convicted in fatal shooting of man at his mother’s house
A Richland County jury convicted a man for murder connected to a 2021 shooting that happened at his mother’s house, says the Solicitor’s Office.
Man sentenced in Kershaw County’s first overdose death conviction linked to drug distribution
Fifth Judicial Circuit officials said a man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance.
Columbia man sentenced to 40 years after fatal robbery attempt
Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office officials say a Columbia man has pleaded guilty to murder this week.
Man who temporarily blinded wife during assault sentenced to eight years
The Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office says a man pled guilty on last Thursday.
10th anniversary of Columbia Homeless Court
Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Columbia Homeless Court.
Dogfighting arrest ends with two-year prison term
A man has pled guilty after being arrested for dogfighting, said the solicitor’s office.
Columbia mother sentenced to 45 years for triplets’ death, child neglect
A Columbia mother has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury convicted her for the death of one of her infant triplets and the neglect of her two other children, said the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Richland County Public Defender’s Office offering residents free legal advice
Richland County residents have a chance for some free legal advice.
Richland County man sentenced to life without parole in connection with 41-year-old man’s death
A 28-year-old has been convicted by a Richland County jury on Wednesday, Aug. 14, said the solicitor’s office.
