SC–Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Friday, July 19
Local News
Haley set to tour Columbia gun manufacturer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to tour the facilities of a Columbia gun manufacturer.
Sen. Scott addresses law enforcement academy grads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is scheduled to spend some time with members of law enforcement communities from across South Carolina.
SC unemployment up slightly in June to 8.1 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s jobless rate went up slightly in June.
Anglican dean from Egypt speaking in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The dean of an Anglican cathedral in Egypt is in Sumter this week to speak about the church’s role in unrest in that country.
American Indian group upset over SC court’s order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An American Indian group is expressing disappointment in a South Carolina court’s decision to return a girl to the Charleston-area couple seeking to adopt her.
SC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GETS $2.5 MILLION GRANT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An after-school program started in Charleston to help children control their tempers and make good choices has received a $2.5 million grant to expand to other communities.
Mayor’s Panel Announcement On Violent Crime
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin today announced the creation of the Mayor’s Panel on Violent Crime and Bond Reform to improve upon and recommend new tools for law enforcement to keep career criminals in jail and off the street once they’re arrested.
Suspect Dead after Shootout with Deputies
An armed robbery at a Richland County convenience store ultimately leads to a shootout with deputies.
Storms lead to floods, downed trees in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Strong storms rumbling through South Carolina’s capital city led to a busy night for local firefighters.
