SC Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers Alliance to become new joint entity
The new operation will be called South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce — and will be lead by SCMA’s current President Sara Hazzard.
Author: Lee Williams
Murdaugh co-conspirator Russell Laffitte sentenced on felony charges
“Many of these victims have had, you know they suffered injury — which is why they were clients to begin with, so they’ve already had some of the worst parts of their life become central to this drama as well. So I think there’s a satisfaction that justice was done, but I think there is also a fatigue there, and that’s only natural,” Waters says.
4 people killed and 20 injured in St. Helena Island bar shooting
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say. The shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, officials said. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people…
15 new foods at the SC State Fair! Check them out with Chef Sandra Lee & ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams
This year, the South Carolina State Fair is introducing 15 new food items for everyone to enjoy!
City of Columbia asking for public’s input as it tackles hazardous intersections & crosswalks
Are there specific crosswalks, intersections, or roadways across Columbia that make you feel a little uneasy or unsafe? The City wants your input on areas that you think could be much safer.
28th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony honors 46 victims of domestic violence
SC reported a total of 46 homicides due to domestic violence last year -- 35 women and 11 men.
Over half of victims represented at “Silent Witness” leave children behind — and according to a study by the Violence Policy Center, South Carolina ranks the 6th highest in the nation for the rate of women killed by men.
Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge’s home on South Carolina island
State investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that destroyed a judge’s home on a South Carolina island.
SC State remains on lockdown after shootings, 18-year-old charged, victim identified
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), 18-year-old Matthew Daniel McCoy is being charged with “Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person, and Carrying a Weapon on School Property” following two shootings that occurred on Saturday evening.
“High-energy celebration” — Famously Hot SC Pride returning for its 35th year
Famously Hot SC Pride is set to return October 3rd and 4th!
Healing through expression — new music therapy room opens at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital
Sponsored by the Panda Cares Center of Hope -- the room was made possible in part by the popular restaurant chain Panda Express.
Music therapists with Prisma say the room is designed to reduce a patient’s anxiety, and help them cope with an unfamiliar hospital setting.
