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Traveling exhibit shows 50 years of civil rights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A traveling exhibit scheduled to open in Columbia is part of a remembrance being held in seven southern cities to recount their roles in the civil rights struggle 50 years ago. The exhibit, "50 Years Forward,"…

SC investment board to take up bullying report

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that invests pension money for South Carolina workers is calling a special meeting to deal with bullying. The Retirement System Investment Commission is meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday in downtown Columbia to discuss a…

Bamberg school bus catches on fire; no injuries

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/17tDP5I ) that the bus began burning at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. District Superintendent…

Suspect Wanted in Dog Theft

Lexington County Deputies are looking for a suspect they say may have been involved in the theft of a dog from an area animal shelter.

Columbia walking to prevent domestic violence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Columbia is putting on a walk to raise awareness of the need to prevent domestic violence. South Carolina's capital city is scheduled to host the 7th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence at Finlay Park…

Richland County discussing neighborhood planning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials scheduled to host a meeting about neighborhood planning. The county is putting on its 9th annual Neighborhood Planning Conference on Saturday. The event features fair housing, matching grant successes, community gardening and dealing…

Myrtle Beach body is unidentified after 5 months

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Police are pretty certain the well-kept middle-aged woman with the dolphin tattoo on her leg came to Myrtle Beach to die, but they can't figure out who she is. Authorities say she was found…

SC NAACP leader's trial scheduled for December

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The trial for the leader of the South Carolina NAACP on a misdemeanor charge is now scheduled for Dec. 9 Lonnie Randolph's attorney said Municipal Court Judge Steedley Bogan set the court date Friday. The trial…

Teen shot by stray bullet in Columbia bar district

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say an 18-year-old woman shot in Columbia's bar and entertainment district was an innocent bystander. Investigators said 20-year-old Michael Juan Smith was arrested shortly after the shooting around 2:30 a.m. Sunday and was charged with…

SC woman sets up showers for military moms-to-be

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A South Carolina Army wife is holding baby showers to honor pregnant women whose husbands are deployed. Melissa Revel says the idea came to her this year when she was pregnant with her third…

SC bikers helping fight pediatric brain tumors

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A motorcycle ride is happening in the Midlands this weekend to raise awareness about childhood cancer. The Midlands Ride For Kids is happening on Sunday. The event starts at Lexington High School is part…

SC 277 north ramp on I-20 east closes for repairs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A major highway intersection in Columbia will be closed occasionally this week for repairs. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will closed the ramp to get on state Highway 277 north from Interstate 20…

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