Cocky’s Reading Express hits book distribution milestone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A literacy program at the University of South Carolina is hitting a special milestone.
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USC Survives In PKs, Advances In NCAA Tourney
It took a shootout to determine the team who would move on to the second round of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament, and South Carolina came out on top 2-1 to advance over Furman on Thursday night at Stone Stadium.
Parts of Corley Mill Road Closed Due to Flood Issues
Parts of Corley Mill road at Mill Stream road are closed. A detour is in place on Highway 378.
Mitchell has 25 points, No. 7 Ohio State beats Belmont 84-56
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell had 25 points and six assists and No. 7 Ohio State beat Belmont 84-56 on Thursday for its first victory of the season.
Agency grants $30K for mercury study in Gills Creek fish
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has granted $30,000 to study the presence of mercury in fish that inhabit lower Gills Creek.
Boil Water Advisory Issued – Areas in Springdale near Rainbow Drive and Franklin Street
The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers
Muslim Community Speaks Out on Paris Attacks
The Muslim community in the Midlands expresses mourns the lives claimed in the Paris attacks.
Locals Weigh-in on Syrian Refugee Crisis
On Thursday, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill that would tighten rules for processing Syrian refugees trying to enter the United States.
70-year-old man shot to death in Sumter County home
LYNCHBURG, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County sheriff’s deputies say a 70-year-old man has been shot to death in his home in Lynchburg.
2 charged with obstruction in slayings of 4 people
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two people have been charged with obstruction of justice in an Orangeburg County shooting in which four people were killed and a small child critically injured last summer.
