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SC federal inmates face more time after they throw feces at guards

SC federal inmates face more time after they throw feces at guards

That’s crap! Literally. Two prisoners at a federal facility in Edgefield, SC contrived the idea to throw urine and feces at a correctional officers. Acting United States Attorney Kevin F. McDonald stated today that federal inmates Sinclair Landon Atkins, age 59,... (Continue reading)

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SC Sheriffs Deputy faces 400 years in prison for murder of adoptive parents in Federal trial

SC Sheriffs Deputy faces 400 years in prison for murder of adoptive parents in Federal trial

After a two-week trial and deliberating only an hour-and-a-half, a federal jury just convicted TIMOTHY JAMES POOLE, age 36, of all 20 counts in the indictment charging mail and wire fraud in connection with the August 1, 2006, double murders... (Continue reading)

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Columbia, SC councilman could face 25 years in prison for tax evasion

Columbia, SC councilman could face 25 years in prison for tax evasion

He has been serving on the Columbia, SC City Council for 25 years. Oddly, that’s exactly how many years E.W. Cromartie could be spending in prison for federal tax evasion. According to several reports, Cromartie pled guilty in court. He admitted... (Continue reading)

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SC crime statistics Part 1: Violent Crimes in South Carolina

SC crime statistics Part 1: Violent Crimes in South Carolina

Crime has always been a part of modern society. Statistics provide an interesting look into the culture and can often times tell a story like the rings of a tree. For example, a significant spike in crime, theft in particular,... (Continue reading)

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15 year old charged as adult in murder of elderly SC woman

15 year old charged as adult in murder of elderly SC woman

Three boys are reportedly responsible for the killing of a elderly woman in Dillon, SC. One of the boys was only 15 years old but will be tried as an adult. The accused reportedly broke into the woman’s home last year... (Continue reading)

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Seven people steal over $3 million from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Seven people steal over $3 million from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Acting United States Attorney Kevin F. Mcdonald stated today that Garry Lewis Walker, age 47, of Patterson, New Jersey, pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. United States... (Continue reading)

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Hells Angels biker gang subject of illegal South Carolina government meeting

Hells Angels biker gang subject of illegal South Carolina government meeting

In Lexington, SC members of the Town Council held a meeting with their police chief to discuss plans to watch the Hell’s Angel biker gang which is scheduled to hold a fundraiser in their town. While the Council members may... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina sex offender arrested for luring teens to his Lexington, SC shed

South Carolina sex offender arrested for luring teens to his Lexington, SC shed

In Lexington County, SC a registered sex offender has been arrested again after authorities say he allegedly lured at least two teenage boys into his home and shed with drugs and alcohol. According to reports, Charles Franklin Church invited two teens,... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina thief steals car filled with items for Haiti relief efforts

South Carolina thief steals car filled with items for Haiti relief efforts

An unknown person(s) broke into an estimated 16 vehicles in the Woodruff, SC area. One of those vehicles was actually stolen and it just so happened that this particular vehicle contained all kinds of items that were going to benefit... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina man steals $178,000 in USC fraud case

South Carolina man steals $178,000 in USC fraud case

It has been nearly four years, but a Camden, SC man accused of stealing $178,000 from the accounts of University of  South Carolina students and faculty is finally heading to court. Lawrence Godwin is being charged with breach of trust,... (Continue reading)

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