Trains expected to run on new Carolina Line in February
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Trains are expected to be rolling again in February on a short line railroad linking Horry County, South Carolina, and Columbus County, North Carolina.
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GOP nominates Ryan as speaker, House set to OK budget deal
House Republicans have nominated Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan to become the chamber’s next speaker.
Deadline approaching to apply for FEMA assistance
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA.
South Carolina high school football player alleges hazing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina’s leading high-school running backs has sued his former school, alleging players from Allendale-Fairfax High assaulted him this summer as part of hazing ritual condoned by coaches.
Boil water advisory issued for customers of Chippewa Dr.
A boil water advisory has been issued for water customers of Chippewa Drive in Richland County.
Injured Football Player’s Helmet Failed to Register Serious Hit, School District Says
A high school football player in California remains in an induced coma after suffering a hard hit during a game, school officials said.
Student ‘Brutalized’ by School Resource Officer, Lawyer Says
The lawyer for the South Carolina student violently dragged out of her classroom by a school resource officer says the deputy “brutalized” his client, and criticized law enforcement for still not saying the officer’s actions were wrong.
Dennis Hastert Pleads Guilty, Could Face 6 Months
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty today to one count related to hush money paid to allegedly cover up sexual misconduct, and could spend up to six months in prison, according to a deal reached with the government.
Orangeburg sheriff to give update on Holly Hill quadruple murder
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell on Wednesday will discuss the ongoing investigation into the quadruple murder in Holly Hill.
Spring Valley Students React to Officer Caught on Camera
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Actions of a school resource officer that are causing outrage across the nation, sent horror through the classroom. “He came right next to her and tried to jack her out of the desk and then when she wasn’t coming he flipped the desk back and flung her out of the desk and then flung her across…
