Lexington man sentenced to prison for shooting into estranged wife’s home
According to the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, a Lexington man was sentenced to prison for shooting into his estranged wife’s house.
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Governor McMaster issues statement supporting Texas’ self-defense right
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has released a statement supporting Texas’ self-defense right in response to the Biden Administration’s statements on their border security effort.
3 Midlands people indicted in interstate child sex trafficking conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 10-count indictment charging three Columbia-area defendants in a child sex trafficking conspiracy, said the Department of Justice.
FAFSA changes could unlock more than $1B in aid
The Department of Education is adjusting this year’s free application for federal student aid.
Conservative South Carolina Senate debates a gun bill with an uncertain future
The South Carolina Senate started Wednesday a debate on whether anyone who can legally own a gun can carry their weapon in public. But whether the bill has enough votes to pass in this conservative state is uncertain.
Sc native nominated for Oscar
This year’s Academy Awards have a South Carolina connection.
SEC fines South Carolina $100,000 for fans on the court after Kentucky win
The Southeastern Conference fined South Carolina $100,000 for its fans storming the court after the top-ranked Gamecocks’ 79-62 win over No. 6 Kentucky.
Chemical manufacturer expands operations in Sumter County
Nova Molecular Technologies (Nova) is expanding its operations in Sumter County, says the Governor’s office.
911 calls show fears of residents and friends after a young man got shot entering the wrong home
A concerned college student asked police if they’d seen his fraternity brother early one Saturday morning after he’d sent the 20-year-old home from a sports bar in an Uber.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak over
A salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe is now over according to an announcement on Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
