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2 South Carolina women convicted of human trafficking conspiracy
COLUMBIA — Monesha Tatayana Lapri Gary, 24, of Clinton, and Rebecca Melanie Perry, 30, of Columbia, have pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy in federal court in Columbia.  … more
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FBI warns seniors of advanced tech support and government impersonation scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a public warning of a rise in an advanced tech support scam that targets seniors. The FBI is currently investigating … more
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South Carolina death row inmate makes final appeal, says trial lawyer wasn't prepared
COLUMBIA (AP) — A man convicted of murder who is expected to be the next inmate scheduled for execution in South Carolina is making a final appeal to the state Supreme Court, saying his trial … more
Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
COLUMBIA (AP) — John Spratt, a former longtime Democratic congressman from South Carolina who successfully pushed for a balanced budget deal in the 1990s but was unseated decades later when his … more
Biden to sign proclamation establishing national monument honoring first U.S. female Cabinet secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation Monday establishing a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to … more
Kay Patterson, who rose from janitor at segregated South Carolina capitol to state senator, dies
COLUMBIA (AP) — Former South Carolina Sen. Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at the segregated Statehouse to serving as a state legislator for over 30 years died Friday. He was 93. … more
Alex Murdaugh's murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
COLUMBIA (AP) — Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh are taking two paths to appeal his murder convictions for killing his wife and son, saying that a court clerk pushed a guilty verdict to jurors to sell … more
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence
COLUMBIA (AP) — The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped to … more
South Carolina troopers, officers spread holiday cheer to children affected by highway collisions
BLYTHEWOOD - Troopers and officers from South Carolina Department of Public Safety, with support from the S.C. Troopers Association and Walmart, provided some comfort to children across the state … more
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Drought declaration removed for 14 S.C. counties, including Sumter and Clarendon
The S.C. Drought Response Committee, meeting via conference call Dec. 4, removed the drought designation for 14 counties from the Midlands to the southeastern corner of the state, including Sumter … more
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DPH encourages residents to get flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week
COLUMBIA – In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 2-6), the South Carolina Department of Public Health urges residents who have not gotten their annual flu shot to do so as … more
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Freedom Caucus unsuccessfully challenges Speaker in South Carolina House race
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina House opened its newest session Tuesday with an unsuccessful long-shot challenge of the Speaker that could be a preview of fighting among Republicans over which … more
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Woman driving drunk who killed bride still in her wedding dress sentenced to 25 years in prison
A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit when she smashed into a golf cart, killing a bride who had just got married at a South Carolina beach, was … more
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DPH offers free STD/HIV testing in observance of World AIDS Day
COLUMBIA – In observance of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will offer free testing at most local health departments on Tuesday, Dec. 3. South … more
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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high
Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election, … more
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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
COLUMBIA — A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that God has forgiven her for infamously killing her two young sons 30 years … more
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DPH highlights importance of quitting during Great American Smokeout and National Diabetes Awareness Month
COLUMBIA — In observance of National Diabetes Awareness Month in November and the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is reminding residents about … more
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Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal
COLUMBIA (AP) — The banker who prosecutors said helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money had his conviction and … more
South Carolina to take a break from executions for the holidays
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has decided the state should take a break from executions for the holidays. Justices issued an order on Thursday saying they would wait to sign … more
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And then there were 8 .... monkeys remain free after more than a week outside a South Carolina compound
YEMASSEE (AP) — Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who more than a week ago broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research, authorities said. … more
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