Reaction to Governor’s call for Confederate flag’s removal
Midlands residents and state lawmakers react to the news that the Confederate flag flying in front of the S.C. State House will be taken down.
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Governor Haley calls for removal of Flag
Gov. Nikki Haley “Today we are here in a moment of unity to say it’s time to remove the flag from capitol grounds”
Officials: Death of 4-year-old found in car is ‘suspicious’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the suspicious death of a 4-year-old found in a car in northwest Columbia.
Ronald McDonald House to build residential home in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is set to break ground next month on a new residential facility that will provide services to more families with sick or injured children.
Public hearing set for The COMET Transit Service
The COMET may be moving in a different direction to keep the community more mobile, and you have a chance to weigh in on the decision.
GOP state House member proposes taking down Confederate flag
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican state representative says it’s past time for the Confederate flag to be removed from Statehouse grounds.
Exhibit about WWI trench maps opens at military museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An exhibit about World War I trench maps has opened at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
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.
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
