Lexington Woman Gets 10 Years in Federal Prison on Drug Charges
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett Dehart announced today that Ashley Shay Cook, 38, of Lexington, was sentenced to ten years …
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Four deputies heading to prison for conspiring with Mexican drug cartel
Columbia, South Carolina – Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart reported today that three previous deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office – Carolyn …
Clayton County Police Department investigating shooting murder at Country Inn & Suites
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA – A woman has been charged with felony murder after a fight inside a hotel room turned deadly. The suspect has been …
Man charged for trying to steal AC equipment from Georgetown County Library
GEORGETOWN, SC – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has filed a charge of Malicious Injury to Personal Property (Over $2,000) against John Grover Frasier Jr., …
CDC says no mask, no social distancing for the fully vaccinated when together
There is light at the end of the tunnel today as the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance that will put a smile on …
Top 5 Girl Scout Cookies: Which Girl Scout cookie does your state like the most?
Spring is almost here and around America, which also means Girl Scout Cookies and cookie ordering is here too. Americans are passionate about their annual …
Plantersville woman arrested for attempted murder in Georgetown stabbing attack
GEORGETOWN, SC – A Woman is in custody today after she stabbed another female and confronted officers. The incident happened in Georgetown on Friday night …
Georgetown Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two for Murder of Andrews Man
ANDREWS, SC – The Georgetown Sheriff’s Office has reported two arrests have been made in regards to the February 10th murder of William Butler Jr. …
Georgetown man charged with 5 pounds of pot
GEORGETOWN, SC – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office deputies charged a man with possession with intent to distribute more than five pounds of marijuana Monday …
Aiken Resident Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison on Meth Charges
Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA – Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that James Sydnor Willis, 40, of Aiken County, was sentenced to 10 …
Georgia Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding the Medicaid Programs in South and North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, SOUTH CAROLINA – United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., of the District of South Carolina and United States Attorney Andrew Murray of the …
Aiken Resident Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison on Meth Charges
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced that Christopher J. Ford, 49, of Aiken County, was sentenced to 11 years …
Irmo Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison on Narcotics and Firearms Charges
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced today that Steve Seman Hattar, 57, of Irmo, was sentenced to 19 years …
Murrells Inlet meth dealer busted for third time
MURRELLS INLET, SC – A couple who have multiple prior arrests for dealing methamphetamines in the Murrels Inlet area are back in jail again, even …
CEO who oversaw construction of nuclear reactors defrauded customers, company
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced today that Kevin B. Marsh, former SCANA Corporation (SCANA) Chief Executive Officer and …
Swansea man charged for soliciting minor online
SWANSEA, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Coorbin Sheppard, 28, of Swansea, S.C., on one charge connected to …
Two wanted for murders in South Carolina, Connecticut arrested in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Two men wanted for a shooting murder in Spartanburg County, South Carolina have been arrested by police in Springfield. According to the …
Myrtle Beach Heroin Dealer Gets 4 Years in Federal Prison
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA – United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced today that Michael Quantrell Barr, 30, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced to …
Lexington woman survives husband’s botched murder-suicide attempt
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County man has died after shooting a woman and turning the gun on himself, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported …
Suspect arrested with help of police K-9
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Yesterday morning, Kershaw County deputies responded to an armed robbery of an individual at an apartment complex in Lugoff. Several deputies …
South Carolina CVS Pharmacies to Start Taking COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Tuesday
Columbia, SC— There’s good news for South Carolina residents as the COVID-19 vaccine shortage continues, CVS has announced it is receiving 15,300 doses and will …
Kershaw Sheriff’s Office provides update on KKK activity ahead of inauguration
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office reports that fear-fueled rumors of KKK activity in the area have been unfounded as across the country …
Lexington Woman Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison on Firearm and Methamphetamine Charges
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced today that Natalie Michelle Quarles, 45, of Lexington, was sentenced to nine years …
Two arrested for committing burglaries in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Last night at approximately 12:00 am, deputies were on proactive patrol in the Regency Park area of Anderson County after several …
Lexington man charged for sexual exploitation of minors
LEXINGTON, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Thomas Clinton Lockridge, 27, of Lexington, S.C., on two charges connected to …
Union man charged for multiple counts of sexual exploitation of minors
UNION, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Douglas Brett Bishop, 53, of Union, S.C., on 18 charges connected to …
Anderson County man gets six years for sexual exploitation of a minor
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that an Anderson County man has been sent to prison for six years for …
Raleigh man charged for sexual exploitation of a minor in South Carolina
RALEIGH, NC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Benjamin Holland Weaver, 20, of Raleigh, N.C. on seven charges connected to …
Family of seven rushed to hospital after vehicle crashed with Amtrak train
GOOSE CRREEK, SC – Police in Goose Creek have reported 7 family members have been taken to the hospital, including young children, two which are …
Marion County Deputy Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash
MARION COUNTY, SC – A Marion County Deputy has been killed in the line of duty after being involved in a motor vehicle crash, the …
Police say pair was selling meth in Columbia area
SOUTH CONGAREE, SC – Police in South Congaree caught two individuals with drugs and paraphernalia at a traffic stop this week. South Congaree officers arrested …
Man arrested for soliciting sex from a minor
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Dec. 28, 2020 – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon Scott Moore, 31, of Leesville, SC, on one …
Man arrested on four charges of sexual exploitation of minors
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Conley, 36, of Lancaster, S.C., on four charges connected to the …
Richland councilwoman who used town funds for personal trips, including Greece indicted for political corruption
RICHLAND, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued a 24-count indictment regarding allegations of …
Leesville man charged for soliciting minor on the internet
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon Scott Moore, 31, of Leesville, SC, on one charge connected to …
North Myrtle Beach Police Officer Killed in New Years Morning Crash
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Myrtle Beach community is morning the loss of a respected police officer who was involved in a single vehicle crash …
Multiple people shot overnight in Kershaw County night club
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Multiple people were shot at a private club on Jefferson Davis Highway in Camden overnight. Police here say that at approximately …
Union man charged for sexual exploitation of children
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Edward Belue, III, 37, of Union, S.C., on 21 charges connected …
Anderson County deputies searching for man who fired shots at vehicle in fit of road rage
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Do you recognize this car? In a fit of road rage, the driver, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office shot …
Lexington County deputy charged for assault while on duty
LEXINGTON, S.C. – State Law Enforcement Division agents arrested a former Lexington County deputy Thursday in connection to an on-duty assault charge. Matthew Fields, 37, …
Lexington death investigation apparent suicide, police say
LEXINGTON, SC – A police presence in the Westbrook neighborhood has been determined to be in response to an apparent suicide, police here said. Chief …
Deputies searching for 17-Year-Old runaway in Anderson County
ANDERSON CO., SC – Anderson County deputies are searching for a 17-year-old runaway. 17 year old Dakota J Woods (pictured here) was last seen at …
Man arrested in Charleston for murder of Jerome Chisolm
CHARLESTON, SC – Deputies, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, yesterday arrested Eduardo Munoz-Guzman, 20, in a 2019 homicide on Kimbell Road …
Lexington man shot, killed woman because she was feeding feral cats at shopping center
Lexington, SC – Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green reported an arrest made in the shooting death that occurred on Thursday, December 3, 2020, that Lexington …
17 Charged in Lancaster-Based Federal Drug Conspiracy and Firearms Case after Multi-Year Investigation
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced today that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers charged 16 individuals in federal …
Mount Pleasant Armed Career Criminal Gets 15 Years for Gun Possession
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced today that Eric Martin Scott, Jr., 25, of Mount Pleasant, was sentenced to …
26 Charged with Federal Drug Conspiracy and Firearms Charges in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Florence
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced today that a joint team of more than 85 federal, state, and local …
Porch Pirate Season Officially Begins in Charelston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – With orders now coming in from recent online shopping events, the Sheriff’s Office has already seen thefts of packages from Lowcountry …
Gunman Shot by Conceal Carry Permit Holder in Lexington Roadside Shooting, Charged with Attempted Murder
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Things didn’t go well for this would-be gunman in Lexington. He pulled his gun first but was rushed to the hospital after …
Myrtle Beach Man Sentenced to Twelve Years for Distributing Heroin
Florence, South Carolina – United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced today that Marcus Dwayne Grissett, 37, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced to 12 …