Public Safety

Columbus County inmates are making a difference on area roadways, Sheriff Bill Rogers said. The Statewide Misdemeanant Confinement Program (SMCP) allows inmates from the county jail to clean up roadways under the supervision of detention personnel. “This program continues to make a real difference—not only in keeping our roadways clean but also in giving participating inmates a valuable way to give back to the community,” Rogers said in...

Five people are now charged in the murder of 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell at Myrtle Beach. The following individuals are facing charges of unlawful conduct toward a child: Lakesha Burnett, 34 (two counts)  $40,000 bond. Alantis Thomas, 21 (two counts) $40,000 bond. Darnell Dearmus (one count), $20,000 bond. Margaret Roberson, 56, (three counts) no bond. Camisha McGaskey, (three counts) no bond. A sixth person is expected to face the same...

One person was seriously injured in a crash on Canal Cove Road this morning (Thursday) at Lake Waccamaw. The early morning wreck reportedly involved a work truck. Lake Waccamaw Town Spokesperson Meredith Parker said the victim was transported to an area hospital by Lake Waccamaw EMS. Parker said additional information is not being released at this time.