Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:42:52 GMT
A commander at Fort Jackson has been suspended due to allegations of misconduct. According to the spokesman for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts was suspended of hisMore >>
A commander at Fort Jackson has been suspended due to allegations of misconduct. According to the spokesman for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts was suspended of hisMore >>
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,More >>
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:16:36 GMT
SPARTANBURG, SC (WYFF) - A Spartanburg woman is under arrest after police say she shot and killed her boyfriend with a 12-gauge shotgun. Erika Michelle Sutelman, 21, who lives in the apartment whereMore >>
A Spartanburg woman is under arrest after police say she shot and killed her boyfriend with a 12-gauge shotgun.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:10 GMT
NASH COUNTY, NC (WYFF) - A North Carolina woman is facing charges after authorities say she tried to poison five people. Tiara Drake is charged with five counts of attempted murder. Nash County deputiesMore >>
A North Carolina woman is facing charges after authorities say she tried to poison five people.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:41:48 GMT
A South Carolina man faces federal fraud and conspiracy charges after authorities say he masterminded a three-year scheme that faked store refund transactions totaling more than $600,000 from Walmart stores in the...More >>
A South Carolina man faces federal fraud and conspiracy charges after authorities say he masterminded a three-year scheme that faked store refund transactions totaling more than $600,000 from Walmart stores in the Carolinas.More >>
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Some veterans accused of crimes in South Carolina are getting the chance to stay out of jail, thanks to a special court program.
Earlier this year, Richland County started the state's first veterans court. Through the new program, veterans accused of some non-violent, drug-related crimes can avoid jail time as long as they comply with court-ordered rehab and counseling.
Solicitor Dan Johnson says he decided to start the program to give more help to veterans returning from foreign conflicts. Johnson says the court program helps veterans access government-funded help that is already available to them because of their service.
The programs started in Buffalo, N.Y., several years ago. So far, there are about 100 veterans courts around the country.
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