Author: Lee Williams

Protesters rebelling against Elon Musk’s purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Mar 29, 2025 7:44 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s richest man. The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships…

A second South Carolina death row inmate chooses execution by firing squad

Mar 29, 2025 5:27 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.

Construction around 60% complete on Irmo High’s new East Wing

Mar 27, 2025 6:31 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

The new three-story wing will have over 60 classrooms, a media center, and an area dedicated to the history of the school — which will be called “Pride Hall.”

Concerns over anti-DEI bill amp up at Statehouse

Mar 26, 2025 6:14 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Bill H.3927, also called the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity Act” is currently being considered by the SC House of Representatives.

New bill aims to drop SC income tax rate from 6.2% to 3.99%, then to 2.49% in time

Mar 25, 2025 6:22 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

“You’ll have more to spend during your monthly paychecks, you’ll have more money to invest, more money to save. To summarize, a lower tax rate, a simpler tax system, and more money in your pocket,” Bannister says.

Man arrested after 5-year-old girl killed in DUI crash

Mar 24, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

According to Coroner Fisher, 5-year-old Charlotte Leah Flores Izaguirre of West Columbia was a passenger in a vehicle traveling southbound on Charleston Highway when they were struck from behind by another vehicle.

14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation

Mar 23, 2025 9:24 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family vacation.

Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana

Mar 23, 2025 6:55 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Bree Hall had 11 points and Chloe Kitts scored all her 10 points in the second half as top seed South Carolina pulled away after trailing at halftime to beat ninth-seeded Indiana 64-53 on Sunday in the women’s NCAA Tournament and reach the Sweet 16 for the 11th straight time.

Crews respond to house fire in Irmo

Mar 22, 2025 8:16 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

According to a Facebook post by Irmo Fire District, Irmo Fire crews with assistance from Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and West Columbia Fire were on scene of a structure fire in the 100 block of Shetford Road.

South Carolina, Indiana women in March Madness rematch after tight Sweet 16 game last year

Mar 22, 2025 4:58 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Coach Dawn Staley knows her team won’t make that mistake again on Sunday when it faces Indiana for the second straight year in the women’s NCAA Tournament, this time with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.

Author: Lee Williams

Protesters rebelling against Elon Musk’s purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

A second South Carolina death row inmate chooses execution by firing squad

Construction around 60% complete on Irmo High’s new East Wing

Concerns over anti-DEI bill amp up at Statehouse

New bill aims to drop SC income tax rate from 6.2% to 3.99%, then to 2.49% in time

Man arrested after 5-year-old girl killed in DUI crash

14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation

Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana

Crews respond to house fire in Irmo

South Carolina, Indiana women in March Madness rematch after tight Sweet 16 game last year

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