Powerball jackpot climbs to $317 million after lull
It’s been a while, but there’s a giant Powerball jackpot that’s expected to have a prize of $317 million by Wednesday night’s drawing.
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SC unemployment agency seeking $15M for workforce initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s unemployment agency is seeking $15 million for a workforce initiative that officials say will train thousands of people annually for available jobs.
SC man pleads guilty for accepting bribe to guide contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors say an Army National Guard official has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe to steer a contract to a retired Minnesota Army National Guard sergeant major and his consulting company.
Search Narrows In Hunt For Alleged Kidnapper
Chesterfield, SC (WOLO)- Police have narrowed their search for a so-called survivalist accused of kidnapping his stepdaughter.
According to arrest warrants for another case involving Harland “Donnell” Melton… he’s accused of beating two teen boys with a cane outside his Jefferson home back in October.
Isle of Palms Settles with Feds over Disabilities Act Probe
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Isle of Palms and three other cities nationwide have reached settlements with the U.S. Justice Department following investigations that found city hiring practices violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Missing Man Found Dead
Columbia Police have located the body of a missing man.
SC pays victim $285,000 in trooper traffic stop shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s insurance is paying $285,000 to an unarmed man who was shot during a traffic stop by a state trooper now facing a criminal charge.
Senate Panel Approves DSS Director Nominee
The woman nominated to take charge of one of the state’s most embattled agencies cleared a hurdle on the way to approval.
SC’s Polydeck has $12 million expansion, adds 40 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South African manufacturer of products for the coal, mining and mineral aggregate industries is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County with a $12 million addition that will create 40 new jobs.
Clyburn: SC getting $4M for early Head Start programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is getting $4 million from the federal government for Early Head Start programs.
