Town of Lexington Passes Hospitality Tax
On Tuesday night the county council voted to raise the hospitality tax by 2-percent.
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Victim in shooting on Budon Ct. identified
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim that was found at a home on Budon Court in Columbia Tuesday.
Second suspect caught in Orangeburg murder
A second suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting has been apprehended according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department.
City’s water sewer fund ruling overturned
The State’s highest court told the City of Columbia that the water and sewer fund is not its “piggy bank”.
Four Burglary Suspects Sought by Richland Deputies
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for the public’s help with finding four men, who are believed to be responsible for burglarizing a local business.
Boil Water Advisory: Stoneridge Drive
A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of Stoneridge Drive (from Gracern Rd. to Greystone Blvd.), in Richland County following a ten inch water line break.
OCSD5 Superintendent Resigns
The superintendent of Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five submitted her resignation to the board Tuesday at the district’s school board meeting,
Charleston considers naming district to honor church victims
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston City Council is taking up a resolution to create a memorial district in honor of the nine people who were shot and killed at a black church earlier this year.
Miss South Carolina wins swimsuit title at Miss America preliminaries
Daja Dial, the reigning Miss South Carolina, was the Lifestyle and Fitness winner on day one of three preliminary nights for the 2016 Miss America Competition.
Leesville man arrested after string of burglaries
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives have arrested a Leesville man wanted in connection to multiple burglaries.
