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Police Chief hires veteran officer, didn’t know he faced criminal charges elsewhere

ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WPDE) – A former police officer faces criminal charges, including solicitation of a minor, but somehow managed to get another job. The Atlantic Beach Police Chief says he didn’t know there was a major investigation into his new employee. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews

Former deputies to be charged for death of patients trapped in flooded van

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charges are expected Friday against two South Carolina law enforcement officers who were transporting two mental patients who drowned while locked in the back of a van during Hurricane Florence, according to a prosecutor’s statements to several media outlets. Stephen Flood will be charged with two counts each of reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter, Solicitor Ed…

Another package thief targeted Columbia homes on Christmas day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Someone stole a package off a front porch on Christmas day in Columbia. Columbia Police released surveillance video hoping someone recognizes the thief who hit a home on River Drive. If you have any information on this crime, call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

Columbia woman arrested for beating 76-year-old to death

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – A Columbia woman has been arrested for beating an elderly man to death. Nikki Price, 38, is charged with murder after the body of 76-year-old Kenneth Goodwin was found under a tarp inside his home in Aiken County. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says an autopsy showed that Goodwin died from blows to the head and…

Clemson’s Dexter Lawrence, 2 more Tigers facing suspension before CFB playoff

CLEMSON, SC (WOLO) – Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney Monday (12/24) announced three players, including defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence could be suspended before Saturday’s College Football Playoff matchup against Notre Dame. Lawrence and his teammates would not be suspended until a separate testing lab from the NCAA looks at their B sample provided. That decision will be final to whether…