Lexington added to SC federal disaster declaration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County has been added to South Carolina areas eligible for federal disaster relief after a February storm that caused more than $430 million in damage.
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Packaging firm expands in SC’s Lexington County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A manufacturer and distributor of industrial packaging is expanding and revamping a warehouse in Lexington County and plans to add up to 130 new jobs.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors in Daytona Beach, Fla., say they’ve filed attempted second-degree murder and child abuse charges against a pregnant South Carolina woman who drove a minivan carrying her three small children into the Atlantic surf. Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies initially arrested 32-year-old Ebony Wilkerson on three counts each of attempted first-degree murder and child abuse charges following the March 4 incident.
Columbia Passes Ball Park Agreement
It was a close vote, and not one that came easily but Columbia is now committed to playing ball.
No charges in death of 6-year-old SC boy
NORTH, S.C. (AP) — No charges are being filed against a pickup truck driver who struck and killed a 6-year-old Orangeburg County boy who was crossing the road to get to his school bus.
4 teen suspects extradited from SC to Tennessee
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The four Tennessee teens who led South Carolina police on a 10-hour chase last week have been extradited.
Toyota recalls about 6.4 million vehicles globally
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 6.39 million vehicles globally for a variety of problems spanning nearly 30 models in Japan, the U.S., Europe and other places.
Haleys host Easter egg hunt at Governor’s Mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is hosting an Easter egg hunt at the Governor’s Mansion.
SC gas prices jump 17 cents in past month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gas prices in South Carolina have jumped 17 cents in the past month.
USC asks people to register for bone marrow search
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A growing number of people in South Carolina are waiting for life-saving bone marrow transplants.
