Author: Associated Press

Data shows toxins poison drinking water near Fort Jackson

Jul 27, 2019 8:30 PM EDT

Associated Press,

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – Recently released federal data shows that more than 16 percent of the drinking water wells tested near Fort Jackson over the past six years have shown contamination from a toxic chemical found in hand grenades used at the military installation to train soldiers. The State reports in some cases, the pollution levels are high enough…

SLED: S.C. man on drugs killed himself in standoff

Jul 25, 2019 8:15 PM EDT

Associated Press, ABC Columbia Staff,

Authorities say a South Carolina man believed to have been fatally wounded in a shootout with police was actually killed when he shot himself in the head.

Brain-eating amoeba kills man who swam in NC manmade lake

Jul 25, 2019 7:50 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A North Carolina man has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a manmade lake at a water park, officials said Wednesday.

Man indicted for murder charge in SC drug overdose

Jul 24, 2019 9:32 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The State Grand Jury has indicted a 21-year-old man on a murder charge for the drug overdose of a South Carolina man.

South Carolina Supreme Court abolishes common law marriage

Jul 24, 2019 5:26 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Supreme Court has abolished common law marriages in the state.

Newton’s shoulder chief concern as Panthers report to camp in Spartanburg

Jul 24, 2019 4:49 PM EDT

Associated Press,

While Cam Newton has been medically cleared to throw at training camp following offseason shoulder surgery, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the team’s training staff will closely monitor the quarterback’s reps, and coaches will script his plays daily.

Lawsuit alleges co. councilwoman exchanged texts with fired administrator

Jul 24, 2019 2:31 PM EDT

Associated Press, (BI) Ziemer,

Richland Co., S.C. (AP)–A lawsuit says a member of a county council was texting advice to a fired administrator while the council was debating a settlement for the terminated employee. The lawsuit is asking a judge to block the $1 million payment to former Richland County Administrator Gerald Seals which was approved by one vote. News outlets reports Councilwoman Dalhi…

Police monument removed after ‘Lord’ references cause split

Jul 24, 2019 2:05 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A city in South Carolina has removed a monument to police officers that included a Bible verse and a prayer after upsetting both religious and secular residents.