COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A vigil is scheduled to remember people hurt or killed in drunken driving crashes across South Carolina. On Thursday, Mothers Against Drunk Driving South Carolina is set to hold its annual candlelight vigil at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia. Organizers say the event gives people a chance to remember their loved ones. There…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg County woman has been charged in an October crash that killed another woman. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports (http://bit.ly/1bjbGQo ) that 48-year-old Sherra L. Werkmeister of Moore was charged last week with felony driving under the influence resulting in death and felony DUI resulting in great bodily harm. Police say the Oct. 11 crash…
After two years of being the only adult novelty store in Columbia, Taboo Couples Superstore will close its doors permanently, city frustration due to what owners call ongoing ‘bullying’ from the City of Columbia.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University wants to be tried separately from a former trustee. Attorneys for Eric Robinson argue in court papers filed recently that being tried alongside Jonathan Pinson would “unfairly and irreparably prejudice” their client. Robinson and Pinson have been charged as part of a kickback…
Nelson Mandela has died. The former president of South Africa was 95 years old.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being recognized for bringing manufacturing jobs to South Carolina. During a dinner Thursday in Spartanburg, Haley’s office says she is receiving the 2013 Roger Milliken Defender Of Manufacturing Award from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. Alliance CEO Lewis Gossett says Haley has been aggressive in recruiting new jobs to the state. Since…
Columbia, SC (Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office)-For the second time is as many days, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office responds to a home burglary in East Camden.these two-women…Jessica Nolff and Kayla Leake…are accused of going through the residence and taking a television.Deputies say they were arrested while trying to flee the scene.They add a third suspect who was with them…a man…got…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have pulled a body from the water near a Lowcountry marina.
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving held their annual vigil to remember their loved ones killed by drunk drivers.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina Choir is maintaining a 60-year tradition with its annual Christmas concerts in Columbia. The university’s premier choral group is slated to sing on Friday and Sunday. Their program includes new arrangements of “Silent Night,” ”The First Noel,” ”Rejoice, Rejoice” and other seasonal music. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the first concert…
