South Carolina

Harpootlian runs for Senate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he’s entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson in District 20. Harpootlian says he’s distressed by the culture of corruption he sees in the Legislature and says the body could benefit from someone not looking…

Former Irmo Assistant Fire Chief Charged With Domestic Violence

LEXINGTON- Lexington County deputies have charged former Irmo assistant fire chief Clyde Thomas with domestic violence. According to law enforcement, Thomas, 47, was arrested Tuesday night at his residence on Berl Mar Road. It was determined Thomas got into a physical confrontation with his wife following an investigation. Thomas resigned as assistant chief of operations with the Irmo Fire District…

Update: Man Arrested in Sumter Shooting Death

    Update: SUMTER– A man who shot and killed another man following an argument Sunday afternoon has turned himself in. According to Sumter Police, Kentwon Thames-Daniels, 22, surrendered to officers this evening. Thames Daniel is charged with murder. Investigators have found that Thames-Daniels and David Bratton got into a dispute outside a home on Flamingo Road, and authorities say…