Man Accused in Deadly Shooting Stabbed
Authorities in Chesterfield County are trying to figure out what led to a shooting turned stabbing over the weekend.
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US Sen. Rand Paul making another trip to SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is returning to South Carolina this week, making his second trip here in as many months. On Monday, the Kentucky Republican is holding a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan in Anderson. The state is home to the South’s first presidential primary voting. In June, Paul met with tea party-leaning activists and…
Hilton Head Island Drowning
A woman on vacation with her family dies after drowning on Hilton Head Island over the weekend
3 people rescued from Saluda River
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Three people and a dog have been rescued from the Saluda River by firefighters in Greenville County. Parker Fire Chief Steve Alverson says a 48-year-old man and two brothers, ages 15 and 17, were pulled from the river on Sunday afternoon after they had trouble with their boat. Deputy Fire Chief Tommy Thomas said the group…
Group Launches Web Site for Strong Mayor Petition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A petition drive is underway to change the way Columbia is governed. The group “Let Columbia Vote” has launched a web-site that allows residents to sign a petition that would put a strong-mayor referendum on the city’s ballots in November. Mayor Steve Benjamin has proposed changing Columbia from a weak-mayor to a strong-mayor form of government….
Outlet mall suggested as site for Catawba bingo
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — The owner of the nearly-vacant Santee Outlet Mall hopes the Catawba Indian Nation can use it for a high-stakes bingo operation. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19U7sV3 ) owner Herman Lischkoff is looking for a new use for the 150,000-square foot mall that now has only one store. Lischkoff points out the tribe recently…
Man Says Party Refused Service at SC Restaurant
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A black man says his party of 25 was refused service at a North Charleston restaurant after a white customer complained.
New Commander At Fort Jackson
Columbia, SC (Fort Jackson)- Fort Jackson is preparing to welcome a new commander. Today, it announced Brigadier General Bradley Becker will take over the basic training base during a ceremony august 27th.
Haley Announces Plans to Seek Second Term
It’s official! Governor Nikki Haley held a rally to announce her plans to retain her seat as South Carolina’s Governor
South Congaree to Elect New Mayor/Councilman
South Congaree residents will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will run their town.
