SC State Fair bans most fowl, bird competitions for 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Most fowl and bird competitions won’t be part of the 2015 South Carolina State Fair as a precaution against the avian influenza virus, commonly called bird flu.
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City of Columbia issues boil water advisory
The City of Columbia Water Works has issued a boil water advisory for certain water customers.
Four-year-old found dead in car at Columbia apartment complex
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies say they’re investigating the death of a child at Richland Terrace Apartments in Columbia, after the child was found inside a car on the property
Community members cry for Confederate flag’s removal
Hundreds gathered in front of the South Carolina State House Saturday night, to call for the Confederate flag to be taken down.
Clyburn Golf Center hosting free girls’ golf clinic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special opportunity is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf.
Repairs expected to cause heavy congestion on I-26
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials are reminding drivers to expect heavy congestion on Interstate 26 in Richland County because of work to repair damage caused by a multi-vehicle wreck last month.
Concrete thrown from SC bridge injures truck driver
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man is charged with attempted murder and two teenagers could face the same charge in connection with the throwing of concrete off a bridge over Interstate 20 near Leesville.
University of South Carolina raises tuition by 2.9 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina’s trustees have voted to raise tuition 2.9 percent, starting next fall.
Legislators continue negotiations on 2015-16 state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators will continue working into the weekend in hopes of having a budget in place before the fiscal year starts July 1.
SC teacher charged with sexual assault of minor resigns
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A Beaufort man charged with sexually assaulting a minor has resigned from his teaching position at a county school.
