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Agencies throughout SC round up prescription drugs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities around South Carolina are helping prevent prescription drug abuse by rounding up unwanted medicines. Various law enforcement agencies across the state are offering people places where they can safely dispose of expired, unused prescription drugs. The service scheduled for Saturday is free, and officers say no questions will be asked. Local agencies are…
SC first responders compete in games
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First responders in South Carolina have an opportunity to show off their skills this weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association is putting on the 2013 First Responders Games at White Knoll High School. Chief Deputy Keith Kirchner of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is president of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers…
3rd Army recognizes its Medal of Honor recipients
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A new Hall of Heroes recognizes the 24 soldiers of the Third Army to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The hall at the Third Army’s headquarters at Shaw Air Force Base features 24 plaques detailing each recipient’s award. The Item of Sumter reports (http://bit.ly/16CoVQA ) that 23 of the recipients…
Five Points continues to work to improve safety in wake of shooting
The Five points association says in a statement: It has continued to have many progressive conversations this week, as we have continued our efforts in working towards making our hospitality district safer.
SC treasured tree nominations sought by Nov. 15
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The city of Columbia wants nominations for “treasured trees” to preserve those that have special value to the Midlands. The trees may be located on public or private property in the greater Columbia metropolitan area. Anyone may make a nomination, which is due by Nov. 15. The trees are considered for their size, association…
Great white shark returns to Carolinas coast
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 3,500-pound great white shark has returned to the Carolina coastline. A ping from a satellite tag on the 16-foot-long shark showed Mary Lee was just off the coast in Murrells Inlet on Friday morning. Since being tagged last September, researchers say Mary Lee has traveled more than 13,285 miles along the east…
Many insured SC residents must buy new health plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Nearly a month into the health care rollout, at least one group tasked with helping South Carolina’s uninsured sign up for coverage in 2014 hasn’t been able to assist anyone through the problem-riddled federal website. However, several thousand residents have sought Medicaid coverage through the state’s new online application. And many South Carolinians with…
Nominate Columbia’s Treasured Trees
Do you know of a treasured tree in Columbia? Then City officials want to hear from you.
Police officer Chared with DUI
An officer sworn to protect and serve finds himself behind bars accused of driving under the influence.
