Richland County man shot in Publix parking lot
The State reports that a bystander is recovering from injuries that weren't life-threatening following a shootout in the parking lot of the Hard Scrabble Road Publix on Saturday night. The identity and number of shooters is unknown. The victim was transported to Richland Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries to the upper body.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Transportation agency to receive Bull Street traffic study
The S.C. Transportation Department will begin review of a traffic impact study for the new 181-acre Bull Street development this week, according to The State. The report's release comes after multiple delays in completing the analysis. Officials estimate that it will take a month to review the report.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Woman sentenced for stabbing death of domestic partner
WIS reports that an Orangeburg woman was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of the father of her child. She was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors had sought murder charges. The woman testified that she was abused in the relationship and that she carried the knife for protection. Authorities said the incident stemmed from the woman finding out the man has a child with another woman and that he was stabbed while he slept.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor