South Carolina News

Former Chester County Detention Officer Arrested For "Illicit Activities With An Inmate"

A former officer with the Chester County Detention Center has been arrested on charges involving illicit activities with an inmate.

Fisher-Price Recalls Sleepers After More Than 30 Babies Died

Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies rolled over in them and died since the product was introduced in 2009.

Former York County Deputy Gets No Prison Time For Sex While On Duty, In Uniform

A former York County deputy has avoided prison time after agreeing to plead guilty to paying for sex with a woman who also was wanted on criminal charges.

Cellphone Jamming Tested At South Carolina State Prison

Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated Press.

Panthers Sign Former Patriots WR Hogan To One-Year Contract

The Carolina Panthers have signed former New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.

Wilson's World: SAVE Promise Club Summit In Concord

Wilson was at H.E. Winkler Middle School in Concord, where S.A.V.E. Promise Clubs are holding their annual summit.

Panthers Coach Visits SC Capitol As Incentives Considered

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera and a few players came to the South Carolina Statehouse as lawmakers there consider tax breaks and other incentives to get the North Carolina team to move their practice fields across state lines.

Apartment Rents Climbing, And Poised To Go Higher

It’s a great time to be a landlord in America, not so much if you’re a renter.

50-Year Low In Jobless Claims But Not Just From Few Layoffs

The fewest people in nearly 50 years sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of a strong job market and an unusually low level of layoffs.

Officer, Suspect Hurt In Shooting At South Carolina Hospital

The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Department says a gunman and a health systems police officer have been wounded by gunfire inside a hospital.

Walker Scores 43 In Likely Farewell As Charlotte Eliminated

Kemba Walker can become a free agent in July. He offered little insight into whether he will be back after the Hornets were eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday with a 122-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on the final night of the regular season.