Politics: Election news
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Local News
Cayce Riverwalk closed as water in Congaree River rises
The Congaree River has reached 21 feet and all phases of the Cayce Riverwalk have been shut down.
10,000+ More Volkswagen Vehicles Have Emissions Cheating Mechanisms, EPA Says
The Volkswagen emissions scandal may be widening. The EPA claims that Volkswagen installed illegal “defeat devices” on at least 10,000 more vehicles — including some Porsches — allegedly allowing the company to circumvent U.S. emissions standards, the agency announced today.
Washington Nationals hire Dusty Baker as their next manager
Dusty Baker is the new manager of the Washington Nationals, meaning Major League Baseball avoids what would have been its first start to a season since 1988 with zero black skippers.
Protesters rappel from balcony at Colts-Panthers game
Two protester rappelled down from the upper balcony to unfurl a banner protesting Bank of America during Monday night’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers.
Conference in Columbia focuses on offshore energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is visiting Columbia for a forum on energy development off the South Carolina coast.
Ex-SC House member indicted after sexual harassment claim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state Rep. Nelson Hardwick has been indicted in connection with a sexual harassment complaint from a House staffer.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its order that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its directive that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
Columbia City Council passes flood-related ordinances on first reading
The Columbia City Council passed first readings on three ordinances Monday night.
