A memorial plaza dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was unveiled in Winnsboro today.
Fairfield County Council members and local community attended the ceremony. Fairfield Central High School’s orchestra was also there to provide music and singing for the event.
Alex Murdaugh was brought to the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro today for a motions hearing.
Murdaugh’s defense team requested the state turn over evidence in the double murder case of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh who were killed in Colleton County in June of last year.
Benedict College has become the 1st HBCU in South Carolina to receive accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program. Clemson University is the only other school in the state to have this accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program.
President Biden’s decision to provide student loan relief will affect millions of former and current students across the nation, and here in Columbia. Some students at the University of South Carolina are excited about the relief. Dr. Breyon Williams, Education Economist with Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and University of South Carolina graduate, says those who might disagree with President Biden’s decision probably don’t need to worry about the plan impacting them financially.
The Transportation Security Administration is reminding passengers of items that are prohibited in your carry-on bags and must be checked.
Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated $200,000 to Harvest Hope to help fight food insecurity across South Carolina.
The donation will pay for one million meals, bringing Jim Hudson Automotive Group’s meal donation to 10 million meals over 11 years.
The Chapin American Legion Post 193 held a ceremony today at Fort Jackson National Cemetery to honor the dedicated service given by three previously unclaimed veterans.
The service honored U.S. Army Specialist Edward Linetty, U.S. Navy Seaman Dennis Hubble, and U.S. Army Private Nelson Human.
Fort Jackson is offering a new program for Army recruits who don’t meet the testing or physical requirements to join the Army.
According to the US Army’s website, only about 23% of young Americans fully meet the Army’s eligibility requirements. Instead of lowering standards to join, Fort Jackson has a new program designed to meet recruits where they are and bring them up to the Army’s standards.
As the Senate Medical Affairs Committee heard testimonies from medical experts and speakers for and against abortion rights, demonstrators met outside to have their voices heard.
Planned Parenthood held a rally to watch today’s hearings as the organization continues its fight for abortion rights in South Carolina.
With classes beginning this week for schools like the University of South Carolina and Benedict College, students have returned to Columbia’s downtown.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is excited for their return, and for what their return means for Columbia.
