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SC utility to cleanse Lake Murray, release water

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. says it will release more water from Lake Murray northwest of Columbia so that rain can give parts of the lake bottom a good cleaning. The utility that…

Columbia creating new plaques for local landmarks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's capital city is launching a new program to raise the profile of its historic sites. Columbia's planning division said last week it had created a plaque program to identify over 160 buildings,…

Work set for $41M project to improve Santee exit

SANTEE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina transportation officials say work should begin next month on $41 million worth of improvements to the Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 301 interchange near Santee. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports…

Woman outside of broken down car killed in Kershaw

KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 60-year-old woman has been killed after a wreck involving a broken down car and two other vehicles. Troopers said the wreck happened Saturday night on U.S. Highway 521 north of Kershaw. The Lancaster…

Missing Infant Back Home

A missing 10 month old infant is back home after Richland County Sheriff's say he was dropped off by a family friend.

Columbia mayor holding prayer breakfast

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is holding an annual prayer breakfast. Benjamin and other community leaders are gathering Monday at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium. This is the 26th year the breakfast has taken place. Organizers say…

APNewsBreak: SC gov Haley signs reimbursement plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and the heads of police and ethics agencies have signed an agreement on handling security expenses when governors attend political events. A copy of the agreement obtained Monday by…

Colgate-Palmolive to hire 300 at new SC plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Colgate-Palmolive Co. is investing nearly $200 million to establish a new production facility in Greenwood County that will employ 300 workers. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced the decision Monday. Job applications will be accepted beginning…

Columbia parade calls for fire prevention

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia officials are drawing attention to the importance of fire preparedness and prevention with a parade. The city's 17th Annual Fire Prevention Parade is taking place Monday in downtown Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department invites area…

School Bus Fire In Moncks Corner

Moncks Corner, SC (Associated Press)-Some tense moments aboard a South Carolina school bus. Authorities say it caught fire this morning.  Students were evacuated and put on another bus that took them to Berkeley high school.  The driver also got off…

DHEC, SLED discussing prescription drug abuse

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are gathering to discuss prescription drug abuse in the state. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel is holding a news conference Tuesday with Department of Health and Environmental Control director Catherine Templeton.…

Ex-DHHS employee pleads guilty in SC data breach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A former employee at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services has pleaded guilty in connection with a breach of data from the agency. Attorney General Alan Wilson says 38-year-old Christopher Lykes Jr.…

SC's $400M Powerball jackpot gets state near $16 M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's $400 million Powerball jackpot winner has paid nearly $16 million in state taxes and $55 million to the federal government. Education Lottery Executive Director Paul Harper Bethea told the lottery oversight committee Tuesday the…

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