Changes at the Polls
After what’s been dubbed the election debacle of 2012, you can expect some changes this year as you head to polls.
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Purse Snatching In Richland Co.
Richland Co. (Richland Co. Sheriffs Dept.)-Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the communityâs assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for larceny.
USC Greek Village hosts kids for tricks, treats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of ghosts and goblins — who also happen to be kids — are getting a chance to haunt the Greek Village at the University of South Carolina. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the school’s Greek Village community is providing a safe environment for treat and treating on Wednesday to children from the university and the…
Traveling civil rights exhibit wrapping up SC run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A traveling exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 civil rights struggle is wrapping up its stay in Columbia. Wednesday is the last day of the exhibit, “50 Years Forward,” at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The free exhibit portrays several key events in 1963 and takes note of the courage and sacrifice of those…
Some sex offenders in SC on Halloween curfew
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of sex offenders across South Carolina are again subject to some restrictions this Halloween. Agency spokesman Pete O’Boyle says any offenders currently being monitored by the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services are under a curfew from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. During that time, offenders cannot host parties, attend carnivals,…
Dem Russell Ott wins SC House 93 special election
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Voters in South Carolina’s House District 93 say they want Rep. Harry Ott’s 35-year-old son to finish out his father’s term in the Statehouse. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports Wednesday (http://bit.ly/1bB4Nfk ) that Democrat Russell Ott bested Republican Charles Stoudemire in Tuesday’s special election. The younger Ott told supporters in St. Matthews he’s ready…
Remembering Ike McLeese
Chamber members remember longtime President & CEO, Ike McLeese.
SC North-South All-Star rosters
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The rosters for the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl featuring high school seniors from South Carolina with names, positions and high schools. The game will be played at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium on Dec. 14 at noon: NORTH Dre Massey, qb, Mauldin; Jaquavious Mackey, db, Northwestern; T.J. Foster wr, Union County; Hyleck Foster, rb,…
Suspect In Custody Following Newberry Co. Stand-Off
One man is in custody and a woman is safe after a stand-off in Newberry County Wednesday morning.
Shield deflects bullet fired at SC deputy
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Newberry County Sheriff says one of his deputies may have been spared from serious injury after a ballistic shield stopped a bullet fired at the officer. Sheriff Lee Foster said the deputy was part of a team trying to peacefully end a standoff that started around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday when a mother asked…
