Local Democratic, Republican leaders speak out on issues ahead of presidential debate
Local Democratic and Republican leaders are speaking out ahead of Thursday night’s presidential debate.
Author: Lee Williams
Volunteers box meals for students experiencing food insecurity during summer break
Harvest Hope Food Bank held its 1st on-site volunteer event at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
“Project Lifesaver” helps locate wandering loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia
A local initiative looking to help is called “Project Lifesaver,” and the goal is simple — quickly find your loved one when they stray from home.
Six climate protesters run onto 18th green and spray powder, delaying finish of PGA Tour event
Six climate protesters stormed the 18th green while the leaders were lining up their putts for the final hole of regulation at the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship on Sunday, spraying smoke and powder and delaying the finish for about five minutes.
Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid scorching temperatures
More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi authorities announced Sunday.
DHEC urges use of sunscreen, protective measures before spending time in the sun
The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding everyone to take precautionary measures before heading outdoors for summer fun.
“He lost his partner” — RCSD mourns death of K-9 Wick
Investigators say around 1 a.m. Thursday morning, K-9 Specialist Zaid Abdullah and K-9 Wick were in pursuit of a suspect on foot when K-9 Wick’s leash broke.
Hundreds attend memorial service for SLED K-9 Coba
Hundreds gathered at the SC Criminal Justice Academy Wednesday morning for the memorial service of SLED K9 Coba, who was killed in the line of duty on June 11th.
SC Attorney General’s Office amps up efforts to thwart abuse on elderly, mentally impaired
Concerned citizens can call the elder/mentally impaired abuse hotline at 1-888-NO-CHEAT.
Those increased efforts include working more closely with law enforcement, and making their investigation unit more identifiable to the public and officers by changing its name to the “Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud Unit.”
Columbia’s “Black Wall Street” highlighted in new documentary, premiere part of two-day event
The new documentary titled “Did you know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street” chronicles the Black businesses that were thriving in the city during the 1920’s and 1930’s.
