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36 People Charged in Connection with Lexington Cockfighting

36 People Charged in Connection with Lexington Cockfighting

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Investigators with the Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of 36 people for their involvement with cockfighting rings in Swansea in Lexington County and Oceida in Williamsburg County.

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns, Driver Killed

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns, Driver Killed

Dinwiddie, VA (AP, WLTX) -- Virginia State Police say the driver of a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board, according to WFMY-TV in Greensboro, N.C.

'3 Hebrew Boys' Found Guilty

'3 Hebrew Boys' Found Guilty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Three South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of investors out of more than $80 million.

Boeing Breaks Ground on North Charleston Plant

Boeing Breaks Ground on North Charleston Plant

North Charleston, SC (WLTX) - Boeing, the world's largest aircraft maker, has broken ground on a new facility in North Charleston--a plant which is expected to bring thousands of jobs to South Carolina.

Aiken Deputies Search for

Aiken Deputies Search for "Armed and Dangerous" Burglary Suspects

Aiken, SC (WLTX) -- Aiken County officers are searching for two "armed and dangerous" men they say are responsible for a number of burglaries in the county.

Lawmakers to Take Up Impeachment of Mark Sanford

Lawmakers to Take Up Impeachment of Mark Sanford

Columbia, SC (WLTX, AP) -- State lawmakers are scheduled to formally consider the impeachment of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford next week.

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Fugitive Wanted for NC Shooting Could Be in SC

Fugitive Wanted for NC Shooting Could Be in SC

Cary, NC (WLTX) -- Police in North Carolina are searching for a 36-year-old fugitive they say may be responsible for a June 2007 shooting that left one woman for dead.

Obese Man Was Ready To Meet Jesus

Obese Man Was Ready To Meet Jesus

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities say a severely overweight South Carolina man sat down in his recliner in March and stayed there for eight months until shortly before his death this week.

SC Unemployment Rate Rises to 12.1 %

SC Unemployment Rate Rises to 12.1 %

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, to 12.1 percent.

Report: Former Newberry Surgeon Used Cocaine, Walked Out of Surgery

Report: Former Newberry Surgeon Used Cocaine, Walked Out of Surgery

Newberry, SC (WLTX) - We're learning about serious accusations against a former chief surgeon at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

SC Chief Justice Jean Toal Ticketed for Speeding

SC Chief Justice Jean Toal Ticketed for Speeding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal has paid a fine of more than $80 after getting a speeding ticket. 

Ex-Daycare Owner Accused of Child's Death Takes Stand

Ex-Daycare Owner Accused of Child's Death Takes Stand

Richland County, SC (WLTX) -- The former daycare owner accused of suffocating a child to death took the stand Thursday in the third day of her trial.

Sumter Toddler Found Alone in Street To Remain In DSS Custody

Sumter Toddler Found Alone in Street To Remain In DSS Custody

Sumter, SC (WLTX) - The Sumter toddler found wandering alone on a street back in October will remain in the custody of the Department of Social Services.

Junior League Volunteers Foil Young Thieves

Junior League Volunteers Foil Young Thieves

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Police say two young thieves tried to steal a donation jar for Wednesday's Harvest Hope Diaper Drive, but Junior League volunteers followed the suspects, who were later arrested.

179 Animals Seized From Upstate Home

179 Animals Seized From Upstate Home

LIBERTY, S.C. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies in a South Carolina county seized 177 dogs, a cat and a bird during an investigation into animal maltreatment at a local residence.

Man Shot to Death on Highway 601 Identified

Man Shot to Death on Highway 601 Identified

UPDATE: Richland County, SC (WLTX) - A man found shot to death on Highway 601 in Richland County has been identified.

Police Arrest Suspect in Colonial Village Apartments Killing

Police Arrest Suspect in Colonial Village Apartments Killing

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia police have announced an arrest in the killing of a man at the Colonial Village Apartments complex last week.

Second Death Sentence Issued For Stephen Stanko

Second Death Sentence Issued For Stephen Stanko

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- Jurors have handed down a second death sentenced for a 42-year-old man already on South Carolina's death row.

Official: Mark Sanford Wants to Report Previously Unrecorded Flights

Official: Mark Sanford Wants to Report Previously Unrecorded Flights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WLTX, AP ) -- A South Carolina ethics official says Gov. Mark Sanford wants to report previously unrecorded flights he took on planes owned by friends and donors.

Steve Morrison Running for Mayor of Columbia

Steve Morrison Running for Mayor of Columbia

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Career public servant Steve Morrison announced his run for the Columbia mayor Thursday, saying that the city is ready for change.

Inmate Beaten Over Domino Game Argument

Inmate Beaten Over Domino Game Argument

Sumter, SC (AP, WLTX) -- Sumter authorities say a game of dominoes is to blame for an inmate's severe beating at the hands of a South Carolina man charged with murder.

Columbia Streets Closed During Vista Lights Event

Columbia Streets Closed During Vista Lights Event

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- According to Columbia police, several intersections in the Vista will be closed from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. as part of the Vista Lights event.

Mullins McLeod Calls for Confederate Flag Removal at State House

Mullins McLeod Calls for Confederate Flag Removal at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Democrat running for governor says South Carolina should remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds if it wants to grow its economy.

FAA Flight Delays Problem is Fixed

FAA Flight Delays Problem is Fixed

The FAA says its flight computer system is working again, after a glitch caused nationwide problems Thursday morning.

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