Domestic Abuse as Much a ‘Men’s Issue’
As South Carolina leads the nation in the number of women killed by men, male survivors of domestic violence say the solution to ending the deadly cycle is for men to become more active in the movement.
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Newborn Left at Area Hospital
State officials say a mother took advantage of Daniel’s Law by leaving her newborn baby with hospital staff.
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Charged with Assault
Columbia, SC (Richland County Sheriff’s Department)-An incident involving an off duty deputy sheriff and a female patron of a restaurant has resulted in the arrest of that officer.
Traveling exhibit shows 50 years of civil rights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A traveling exhibit scheduled to open in Columbia is part of a remembrance being held in seven southern cities to recount their roles in the civil rights struggle 50 years ago. The exhibit, “50 Years Forward,” is set to open Friday at 1 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The exhibit, open through the end…
SC investment board to take up bullying report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that invests pension money for South Carolina workers is calling a special meeting to deal with bullying. The Retirement System Investment Commission is meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday in downtown Columbia to discuss a report on abusive bullying and improper communication with the commission’s staff. The agenda for the meeting doesn’t give any details…
Bamberg school bus catches on fire; no injuries
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/17tDP5I ) that the bus began burning at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. District Superintendent Phyllis Schwarting says the driver and students were able to get off the bus safely. Officials say the fire seems…
Suspect Wanted in Dog Theft
Lexington County Deputies are looking for a suspect they say may have been involved in the theft of a dog from an area animal shelter.
Dog Theft In Lexington, Search For Suspect Continues
Lexington, SC (Lexington County Sheriffs Department)-Deputies are searching for a girl, who is accused of taking a dog from a West Columbia animal adoption center.
Bamberg School Bus Catches on Fire
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire.
Crash Ties up Traffic on I-20
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