Columbia, SC looks back at civil rights past
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists who took part in the civil rights movement in South Carolina’s capital city are returning to celebrate its history.
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SC election offices to be closed on 1st filing day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Rep. Bakari Sellers is complaining about most South Carolina election offices being closed on the first day candidates have to file for office.
Unemployment Falls
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The number of people filing initial unemployment claims has fallen to a three-month low. That’s according to a report released today (Thursday) by The Labor Department.
Melron Kelly Named Acting Columbia Police Chief
Major Melron Kelly has been named Acting Chief of Police for the City of Columbia, in the wake of Interim Chief Ruben Santiago resigning. This, just days before city officials are scheduled to hire a brand new police chief.
Ruben Santiago Resigns as Columbia Police Chief
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson announces appointment of an acting police chief, in the wake of the interim chief resigning, all while the hire of a brand new chief is expected next week.
4 Graham challengers agree to support each other
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four challengers to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are signing an agreement that if any of them make a runoff against the Republican incumbent, the other three will throw their support behind the challenger.
SC bill that could close abortion clinics advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill aimed at closing abortion clinics in South Carolina, while a separate panel took testimony on bills making abortion illegal.
City Mum About Why Now Two Canidates for Chief Remain
A City of Columbia public relations representative says of the three candidates for police chief that remained, another has been taken off the list, leaving the number to two viable candidates.
Columbia taking a look back at civil rights past
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists who took part in Columbia’s civil rights movement are returning to celebrate its history.
Man gets 50 years in Kershaw shooting death
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the home invasion shooting death of another man in Kershaw County.
