Gingrich endorses Atwater for SC schools’ chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former presidential candidate and U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has endorsed Sally Atwater for South Carolina Superintendent of Education.
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Columbia Leaders Join Forces
Some of the highest regarded leaders in the Capitol City were honored during a Chamber of Commerce meet and greet Tuesday night.
Judge Revokes Public Lawyer for SC Man with $600K
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has revoked the public defender assigned to a York County double murder suspect after prosecutors argued he lied about having more than $600,000 in a retirement account.
DSS, Koller Fire Back at Lourie’s Claims
In response to democratic state senator Joel Lourie’s claims DSS is not in compliance with state law, Marilyn M. Matheus, Constituent Services and Public Information, for the agency fires back with claims and statistics of her own.
Lourie Calls on Haley to Fire Koller
Senator Joel Lourie claims DSS Director, Lillian Koller, is ‘harming children’ by ‘ignoring state law’ and Governor Haley should fire the director immediately.
Officer Involved Shooting Richland County
Breaking news into the ABC Columbia newsroom. Richland County Deputies say they are working an officer involved shooting near Broad River road.
Deputies: Man Jumps Off of Broad River Bridge
Traffic was backed up on I-20 Tuesday afternoon after Richland County deputies say someone jumped off of the Broad River Bridge.
Rep. Cobb-Hunter tries again for Eartha Kitt Day
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter is hoping her bill to honor South Carolina native Eartha Kitt will be approved by state lawmakers.
DJJ youth, volunteers making urns for SC veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice is participating in a project to build urns to hold the unclaimed cremated remains of military veterans.
Value of history topic of SC preservation meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Organizers of the South Carolina Historic Preservation Conference say the event will focus on the value of history.
