Author: Associated Press

Leading Democrats gather for funeral of SC’s Emily Clyburn

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Leading congressional Democrats and some of the party’s presidential contenders are gathering for the funeral of Emily Clyburn, wife of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Georgia Congressman John Lewis are among the House members attending services in West Columbia on Sunday for Emily Clyburn, who died last…

Army recruit dies before training exercise in South Carolina

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – An 18-year-old Army recruit at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has died before a training exercise. Fort Jackson spokesman Patrick Jones said in a statement that the recruit died Friday while preparing for outdoor physical training with his battalion. When the recruit showed signs of distress, Fort Jackson medical personnel immediately transported him to a…

Workers prepare to widen Interstate 26 west of Columbia

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina transportation officials say there may be lane closures on Interstate 26 west of Columbia as workers prepare to widen the highway. The Department of Transportation says it will widen 16 miles (26 kilometers) of I-26 from Exit 101 near Columbia to Exit 85 in Newberry County starting in spring 2020, hoping to finish in…