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2 motorcyclists killed in Orangeburg County wreck

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” State troopers say two motorcyclists have been killed after they were struck by a drunken driver in Orangeburg County. Authorities said 21-year-old Sean Aston was driving on U.S. Highway 21 when he crossed the center line and hit the two motorcycles. Both people on the motorcycles were killed. Their names have not been released….

MUSC to test out new health program for employees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A state panel has approved a one-year pilot program to deal with health coverage for thousands of workers at the Medical University of South Carolina. The plan passed Tuesday by the state Budget and Control Board would create a “patient-centered medical home” for the university’s 18,000 employees. Under the plan, employees and their families…

Columbia Emergency Homeless Shelter Passes

This video is no longer available. (WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C., — The move to open a 24 hour homeless shelter in the Arsenal Hills area of the city passes unanimously during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Several people got up to speak about the proposal to open a location that will help those living on the streets get a little help as…

Body found on campus of Benedict College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials are investigating the discovery of a body on the campus of Benedict College in Columbia. A statement from the school Tuesday night said the body was that of a female student at the school but did not identify her. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the cause of death appears to be natural. Watts says…

Political cartoonists Ariail, Palmer discuss work

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Political cartoonists Robert Ariail and Kate Salley Palmer are slated to discuss their work at a presentation sponsored by the University of South Carolina. Herb Hartsook, director of the South Carolina Political Collections at the Hollings Library, says Wednesday’s scheduled discussion is free and open to the community. It begins at 5:30 p.m. Hartsook says the…

Haley calling attention to childhood cancer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — During the month of September, Gov. Nikki Haley is drawing South Carolinians’ attention to cancers affecting children. Haley has proclaimed September as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.” A proclamation issued by Haley recognizes the courage and compassion of children and families affected by cancer. Haley’s office says the proclamation aims to raise awareness of cancer’s devastating effects…

2 teens arrested for assaulting boy at Sumter High

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Two teenagers have been charged with assaulting a 14-year-old boy at Sumter High School earlier this year. Police said Wednesday two 16-year-old boys had been charged with conspiracy and second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Authorities say a 14-year-old student told police in May that three people had assaulted him in a…