Columbia ready to turn shade of green
The City of Columbia is used to seeing the colors, garnet and black, but that’s about to change in Five Points.
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House panel asked to ban more abusers from possessing guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has opened debate on a bill intended to curb domestic violence in South Carolina, a week after the Senate passed its version.
Sheriff: Suspect Killed was Waiting to Ambush Deputies
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis says a suspect in a robbery who was shot to death last weekend tried to ambush two of his deputies.
Harrison Ford Involved In Plane Crash
Santa Monica -Actor Harrison Ford has been involved in a small plane crash in California.
The 72-year-old actor was seriously injured after a small vintage world war two training plane was forced to perform an emergency landing at a golf course west of The Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Benedict College Prepares for President Obama’s Visit
Benedict College is preparing for a Presidential visit. On Friday, President Barack Obama will deliver remarks at Benedict College.
SC panel advances bill to drop wait for vet instate tuition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has approved a bill dropping the one-year wait time required before out-of-state veterans can get instate tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
Judge orders SC State trustees to not fire Elzey
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A judge has barred the trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University from firing suspended President Thomas Elzey, noting legislators will likely fire the entire board soon.
Man pleads guilty to killing Chesterfield County woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing a Chesterfield County store clerk more than three years ago.
Ringling Bros. to phase out Elephant Acts
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show’s iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about how the animals are treated led to the decision.
Your vote counts in Five Points annual St. Pat’s celebration
You have a say into which band will take the big stage at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Five Points.
