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U.S. Attorney General Barr, Sen. Scott in Columbia to discuss justice in America
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and U.S. Attorney General William Barr will join South Carolina church leaders and law enforcement officials to discuss justice in America, according to a press release.
Fifth South Carolina inmate dies of coronavirus contracted in prison
The South Carolina Department of Corrections said an inmate from MacDougall Correctional Institution died from complications of COVID-19 Tuesday.
SC Department of Corrections starting targeted testing at ‘hotspot’ facilities to slow spread of COVID-19
South Carolinians with loved ones behind bars said the rising number of COVID-19 cases in prisons concerns them.
Sheriff’s office searches for vehicle connected to deadly Florence County shooting; victim identified
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took the life of a 56-year-old man early Tuesday morning.
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Mount Pleasant police officer fired after investigators say he was intoxicated while on duty
The Mount Pleasant Police Department terminated one of its officers Friday after Charleston County dispatchers received a 911 call about the officer apparently passed on in a vehicle with an open beer can.
Lexington Co. deputies arrest 22-year-old man accused of shooting at victim inside of a parked car
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 22-year-old Elijah Ross in connection with a shooting that occurred on Sunday morning.
Man killed in shooting at Columbia apartment complex identified
It happened around 8:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of Southern Drive, which is The Rowan Apartments.
Woman arrested for vehicle theft with victim’s dog inside
Charleston police have arrested a woman for stealing a running vehicle that contained the victim’s dog from outside a hospital trauma room entrance.
Deputies arrest man wanted in deadly Bennettsville shooting
The man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Marlboro County is in custody, officials said.
Suspect wanted for vandalizing Charleston 9 Memorial booked in Al Canon Detention Center
The woman wanted for vandalizing the Charleston 9 memorial site has been booked in the Al Canon Detention Center Sunday, according to court records.
4-year-old fatally shot in Galivants Ferry identified; suspect in custody
Authorities have arrested the suspect who was considered armed and dangerous.
Deputies searching for suspect after fatal shooting in Marlboro County
Authorities said the shooting happened Friday in Bennettsville.
Man arrested after allegedly stealing Darlington Co. cruiser, running over deputy
Authorities said Hart was taken into custody Saturday in Florence.
Deputies investigating deadly triple shooting near Goose Creek
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left three people dead late Friday night.
Jail records: Woman wanted for vandalism at Charleston 9 site arrested
The woman wanted for vandalizing the Charleston 9 memorial site is in custody in Lexington County, according to jail records.
Judge sets $1 million bond for man charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor
The Charleston Police Department has arrested a man for six sexually related charges pertaining to a minor under 16 years old.
Georgetown County deputies arrest juvenile in attempted business burglaries
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile boy is in custody in connection with a pair of failed attempts at breaking into businesses.
Man arrested in connection with home invasion, shooting of dog
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says a 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an early-morning home invasion in Ladson.
Pursuit of stolen vehicle ends in West Ashley, deputies say
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says one person is in custody after deputies chased a stolen vehicle into West Ashley.
One wounded and several vehicles damaged in North Charleston shooting
A shooting in a North Charleston neighborhood leaves one woman wounded and several cars littered with bullet holes.
Search continuing for missing tow truck driver after Don Holt crash
Marine patrols from multiple agencies are searching for a tow truck driver in the waterways around the Don Holt Bridge Thursday, the day after the missing man apparently went over the bridge in a traffic accident.
Williamsburg Civil, Magistrate and Family Courts close due to deputies’ positive COVID-19 tests
Williamsburg County will be suspending their civil courts because several deputies have been hospitalized for coronavirus.
13-year-old boy killed in stabbing in north Columbia identified
A 14-year-old faces a murder charge in the boy's death.
Colleton County deputies investigate deadly late-night shooting
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office responded late Tuesday night to a shooting that left one person dead.
Police seek help identifying alleged shoplifter
The Walterboro Police Department is asking for help identifying a woman accused of shoplifting caught on security footage.
Police investigate incident at Georgetown hotel that left man dead, woman injured
Police responded to the Roadway Inn on 600 Church Street at 8:27 a.m. to a report of victims “covered in blood,” Georgetown Police Capt. Nelson Brown said.
U.S. Attorney: 23 arrested, 3 at large in connection to drug trafficking operation in Horry County
United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced a number of arrests in a drug operation that took place in Horry County.
Man arrested for attempted murder in North Charleston
North Charleston police arrested a man accused of firing shots at another man in a possible dispute involving two women.
Coroner identifies women killed in Cross shooting
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the identities of two women killed in a late-night shooting Sunday in the Cross area.
Lexington Police say nurse accused of racist posts could be victim of identity theft
Lexington Police are investigating a batch of racist posts, which appeared to be written by a Midlands nurse. Several WIS-TV viewers reached out to us about the posts in early June.
Deputies investigate theft of fishing equipment
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from a boat docked on Kiawah Island.
Charleston Police council to focus on improving police policies, diversity
A group assembled to look for ways to improve policing at the Charleston Police Department will meet Tuesday night with several key topics on the agenda.
Greenville County deputies searching for missing K-9
Greenville County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a sheriff’s officer K-9 named Rudy who went missing Monday night.
Louisville family finds grass burned, racial slurs repeatedly spray painted on driveway
A Louisville family said vandalism at their home escalated this June when someone spray-painted racial slurs and swastikas on their driveway on June 7, 18, and 27.
Fugitive wanted for attempted murder by NYPD arrested in Lenoir, N.C.
Police have arrested a man who was wanted for attempted murder by the NYPD in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Police: Inmate recaptured in Walterboro faces new charge after escape
An inmate who deputies say escaped the Colleton County jail is facing an additional felony charge.
Deputies investigating double fatal shooting in Cross
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late night shooting they say left two women dead.
Police make arrest in fatal Charleston shooting
Charleston Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in the shooting death of a Ladson man earlier this month.
Deputies looking for inmate ‘mistakenly released’ from Gaston County Jail
Deputies are investigating how and why Gyagus Wallace was released from the jail.
Warrants: 3-year-old nearly drowned at Myrtle Beach hotel pool while mother was at beach
A mother was taken into custody after warrants state that her three-year-old child almost drowned at a Myrtle Beach hotel pool.
Caught on camera: Deputies searching for suspect seen breaking into Orangeburg school
Security video shows a man in dark clothing, red gloves and a baseball hat inside the school around 2 a.m.
Fire Chief: Vandalism at Charleston 9 firefighter memorial ‘heinous, disgusting'
The Charleston Police Department is investigating vandalism discovered early Friday morning at the memorial site for nine city of Charleston firefighters killed in a 2007 furniture store fire.
Deputies arrest 2 for Berkeley County graduation party shooting
Authorities have arrested a couple in Florida who allegedly shot up a Summerville graduation party last Friday.
Summerville man arrested after tip about pornographic material involving children
The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office says a 34-year-old Summerville man faces two counts involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
Man charged with DUI in fatal Goose Creek crash
Goose Creek Police say the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal collision Wednesday night faces a DUI charge.
Coroner identifies man killed in Lincolnville shooting; 1 charged
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office identified the North Charleston man killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting in the Lincolnville area.
Judge sentences man on charges from 2 counties after guilty pleas
A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including a carjacking and escaping from Berkeley County detention officers.
Deputies search for clues in 48-year-old killing of teen
It has been nearly half a century since deputies say a 14-year-old boy was abducted and killed in Beaufort County, but deputies are still trying to find his killer.
Deputies searching for gunmen in shootout at convenience store
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify people involved in a shooting incident at a convenience store Wednesday afternoon.
Police seek help in finding man wanted in shooting
The Georgetown Police Department is asking the public to help find a man accused of attempted murder.
Man arrested for robbery and sexual assault of North Charleston woman
A North Charleston man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with the robbery and sexual assault of a woman police say he met online.
Deputies release surveillance pictures in theft investigation
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance images of two people they are trying to identify.
Charleston woman accused of tax evasion, failing to report more than $500K in sales
South Carolina Department of Revenue agents arrested a Charleston woman Tuesday for tax evasion as well as operating a business without a license.
National Action Network calls JUSTICE Act ‘woefully inadequate'
The National Action Network will speak to reporters Tuesday morning on the JUSTICE Act, a police reform bill introduced last week by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
Teen sentenced to probation in sexual assault of special needs student
A 19-year-old man will spend three years on probation in connection with a criminal sexual conduct charge against a then-fellow high school student.
Deputies on the lookout for stolen truck
Georgetown County deputies are asking for help in finding a pickup truck stolen last Friday.
Coroner identifies man killed in Mount Pleasant shooting
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was killed in a fatal shooting in Mount Pleasant early Tuesday morning.
Charges upgraded for babysitter after 2-year-old dies in drowning
Berkeley County authorities confirm a Hanahan babysitter faces a charge of homicide by child abuse.
McMaster, Scott hold news conference on JUSTICE Act
Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Tim Scott addressed a police reform bill Scott introduced in the U.S. Senate at a Monday news conference in North Charleston.
Police on the lookout for grand larceny suspect
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a suspect in a grand larceny case.
Police asking for public’s help in Summerville killing
Police are asking for the public’s help in an unsolved Summerville murder.
Former federal prosecutor named U.S. attorney for South Carolina
A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina.