Afternoon with the Red Tails, Metro Style
If you haven’t see the box office hit, ‘Red Tails,’ Richland County is hosting a local event that will feature the Columbia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and offer on-the-spot history lessons.
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SC State Trustees Meet, Say Nothing about Probe
South Carolina State University trustees met for four hours behind closed doors, but again refused to say anything more about why several officials at the school were fired.
Chemical Company Expanding in Lee County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A chemical company plans to expand its operations in Lee County, creating 60 new jobs.
Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that Martech Research will spend nearly $5 million to expand the operation in Bishopville.
Judge refuses release of dashboard tape
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has refused to release to the public the videotape from a dashboard camera that captured the fatal December shooting of an Aiken police officer.
Stolen Dogs ID’d, Training Compound Uncovered
A dog theft investigation spanning multiple counties comes to a close, as a third suspect is arrested, stolen dogs are identified and the dog training compound the animals were kept in, is busted by police.
Saluda County Guards Gave Inmates Big Macs
Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.
Fatal Dog Attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction and five-year prison sentence of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy.
Senate Close to Passing Government Restructuring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate is close to wrapping up work on a bill that would eliminate the agency that handles much of the state’s bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor’s control.
More Voting Modifications Proposed in SC
Republican State Representative Alan Clemmons of Myrtle Beach is proposing restrictions on third party voter registration organizations like churches and other civic organizations; however, those who oppose the measure say it amounts to voter suppression tactics.
Watch out for Online Dating Scams
When it comes to dating, it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there.
