Many television fans are familiar with the arrest of Keifer Sutherland for fighting in a bar. Sutherland plays a character on the Fox TV show "24" who is known for his roughhouse tactics while working to subdue terrorists across the globe. The television star...
Month: October 2020
South Carolina county commissioner indicted on narcotics charges
A South Carolina jury indicted a senior Chester County official on narcotics manufacturing and trafficking charges. The 47-year-old man served as Chester County supervisor until he was suspended by Governor Henry McMaster on Sept. 24, 2020. In total, he faces four...
Assault and battery charges can carry stiff penalties
In the wrong circumstances, sometimes even a simple argument or misunderstanding can escalate into a physical confrontation and become a violent crime. Those involved might find themselves facing assault and battery charges. Differences between assault and battery...
Opioid overdoses have skyrocketed in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the number of opioid overdoses in the state has spiked 50% more than last year. In the month of May, EMS workers responded to over 900 opioid overdoses, breaking the state record...