Councilman Proposes Unified Police Force
A Columbia city councilman proposes a massive change to law enforcement in the capital city.
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SC senior living community accused of negligence
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Relatives of four current and former residents of a home for seniors in Florence say the staff neglected and mistreated their family members.
SC considers more protection for heirs’ property
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are reviewing stronger protections for heirs’ property — generally property handed down by blacks without a will, often since slavery.
Colon cancer center hosts gala to honor survivors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Center for Colon Cancer Research is holding a gala in Columbia to remind people the disease is one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancer when detected early.
Democrat kicking off campaign for SC schools chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Montrio Belton is officially launching his campaign to be South Carolina’s next schools superintendent.
Man charged in Columbia nightclub shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies have charged a man with murder in a shooting outside a Columbia nightclub.
Colon Cancer Fundraiser
Columbia residents raise money for Cancer research in the Midlands.
Zais calls for flexibility in high school courses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent Mick Zais says South Carolina high school students who don’t plan to go to college should be able to choose more practical courses than algebra II, English literature and other classes not perceived as relevant to their life beyond the classroom.
SC Gov. Haley wants to link food stamps to jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley will not support an earlier proposal to keep food stamp recipients from buying junk food, instead backing an idea requiring people in three counties to show they are working or looking for a job to get the benefits.
Wilson returning $200 in donations from 2010 race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign of South Carolina’s top prosecutor is returning $200 a lobbyist donated to his 2010 campaign, as requested by the State Ethics Commission.
