SC gets new emergency management director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.
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Water Safety in Wake of Teen’s Drowning
A family friend says folks should not only be aware of 17-year-old Waeland Peeples’ drowning death but also how to prevent it from happening to someone else.
West Columbia police shoot, kill suspect
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police are investigating the death of a man shot by West Columbia officers.
Audit: Lawmakers need to define school readiness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit of South Carolina First Steps says lawmakers need to define “school readiness” and implement pre-school testing to better determine which children most need help and how to boost chances for success.
SC teen charged with felony DUI after collision
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — An 18-year-old Florence man is charged with felony driving under the influence after a woman was killed in a two-car collision in Florence.
Columbia firefighter causes fire at own station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia firefighter rushing to a call during a thunderstorm left a pot of grease on a stove that caused a blaze in the kitchen of a fire station.
Walmart Evacuated after Chemical Leak
Authorities in Lexington County say they know what caused an evacuation at a Walmart on Sunset Boulevard Tuesday afternoon.
Haley Signs Military Service Bill
Veterans in our state can now count their military training toward finding job.
Suspect Shot, Killed by Police Officer
A suspect is dead after investigators say he pulled a gun on police.
Saluda teen drowns in Lake Murray
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — A Saluda teen has drowned in Lake Murray while trying to swim to shore from a pontoon boat.
