SC Honor Flight Searcing For Vets
Columbia, SC (AP)-COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ World War II and Korean War veteran Edward Purcell says he’s blessed to enjoy good health and robust spirit, given his 89 years and the fact he was shot down twice in combat.
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Victim Dies after Argument, Shooting in Duncan
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say that a shooting victim died over the weekend after shots erupted during a backyard argument in Duncan.
SC tavern to donate thousands of dollar bills to veterans
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of dollar bills stapled to walls and ceilings at a Beaufort tavern are being taken down and donated to the Honor Flights, which take veterans to Washington to view the war memorials built in their honor.
City of Columbia holding fresh start financial workshop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is trying to help some of its residents get back on their feet financially.
Officer Involved Shooting Makes 5th in 2015
The South Law Enforcement Divison is investigating an officer involved shooting.
Missing Teen Located
Richland county says a 14 year old boy who’d been missing has been found alive and a suspect behind bars.
SCE&G Breaks Record for Electricity Demand
As bitter cold temperatures grip the Midlands, South Carolina Electric and Gas Company soared to a new record in electricity demand.
USC offers financial aid workshop to help fill out forms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a workshop for financially-challenged students who need help filling out federal aid applications.
SC budget proposal pays for fewer caseworkers, higher raises
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ways and Means’ budget proposal pays for less than half of the additional caseworkers that the embattled Department of Social Services requested but provides higher pay raises in an effort to prevent experienced staff from leaving.
Senators join call to remove SC State’s leadership
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s most powerful legislator has joined a growing number of people who say the leadership of financially troubled South Carolina State University needs to go.
