Sheriff: Burglary Suspect Caught in Lexington Restaurant Cooler
A 33-year-old Columbia man allegedly broke into the Zorba’s Greek Restaurant on St. Andrews Road only to get caught inside a walk-in cooler after tripping a burglar alarm.
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Cleary Apologizes for ‘Sloppy Bookeeping’ of Senate Account
Retiring state Republican Sen. Ray Cleary of Murrells Inlet is apologizing for “sloppy bookkeeping” over the last few years but says he never used campaign donations for personal expenses.
Coroner Releases Name of Shooting Victim
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was involved in a shooting incident late Friday night or early Saturday morning in the 7ooo block of Tama Roadin in Columbia.
SNAP Recipients in Areas Severely Impacted by Hurricane Matthew to Receive Replacement of Benefits
SNAP recipients who were residing in the following counties at the time of Hurricane Matthew will automatically receive a replacement of a portion of their benefits and do not need to go to the DSS office to request replacement benefits.
Wanted Fugitive Arrested After Seven Years on the Run
Lexington County investigators have arrested a man wanted for violating conditions of his parole from a Florida prison seven years ago.
Police: Surveillance Video Captures Woman Stealing from Cash Register
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a white female in her 40’s who was caught on camera stealing money from the cash register of a Two Notch Road store last week.
Duo Sought in Armed Robbery of Shakespeare Road Store
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for two suspects wanted for the armed robbery of a Shakespeare Road store last week.
Police: Men Charged in Fatal Shooting Connected to Craigslist Sale
Authorities say three men are behind bars charged in connection with the shooting death of a 22-year-old Bowman man.
‘Major Player’ Arrested in Newberry County Drug Bust, Sheriff Says
A man is in custody Newberry County investigators allegedly found him in possession of crack, cocaine, marijuana, and pistols at a residence located on Green Acres Lane in Silverstreet on Monday.
School Closings/Openings
Across the Midlands there are a number of schools that will remain closed due to Hurricane Matthew while others will open their doors.
