• High early turnout seen as SC primaries move forward after redistricting effort fails ,Stephen Biddix

    High early turnout seen as SC primaries move forward after redistricting effort fails

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina voters are heading to the polls as scheduled after a late push to redraw congressional maps collapsed at the State House, easing concerns that the effort could disrupt upcoming primaries.Despite weeks of uncertainty, state election officials say voting is alread

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  • Hinesville mother pleads guilty to felony murder in death of disabled 6-year-old daughter; experts say system failed the child,Augostina Mallous

    Hinesville mother pleads guilty to felony murder in death of disabled 6-year-old daughter; experts say system failed the child

    HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A Hinesville mother is now serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murder of her 6-year-old daughter — a case that child welfare experts say exposes deep, systemic failures in Georgia’s child protection system.Shelly Lynn Perry pleaded guilty to nine charges on

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  • Bluffton man pushes for bill that would allow red light cameras, automated tickets at dangerous SC intersections,Aaron  Dixon

    Bluffton man pushes for bill that would allow red light cameras, automated tickets at dangerous SC intersections

    BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Lawmakers in Columbia are considering legislation that would allow counties and municipalities across South Carolina to install red light cameras at dangerous intersections — and issue automated citations, which are currently illegal in the state.The bill gained traction afte

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