Missing Infant Back Home
A missing 10 month old infant is back home after Richland County Sheriff’s say he was dropped off by a family friend.
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Columbia mayor holding prayer breakfast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is holding an annual prayer breakfast. Benjamin and other community leaders are gathering Monday at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium. This is the 26th year the breakfast has taken place. Organizers say Bill Amick of Amick Farms is scheduled to share his life story and talk about his dependency on his religious…
Fisherman Discovered After Boat Fall
The body of a man fishing with friends has been discovered.
APNewsBreak: SC gov Haley signs reimbursement plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and the heads of police and ethics agencies have signed an agreement on handling security expenses when governors attend political events. A copy of the agreement obtained Monday by The Associated Press sets what costs should be reimbursed by Haley and future South Carolina governors. It was signed Friday…
Colgate-Palmolive to hire 300 at new SC plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Colgate-Palmolive Co. is investing nearly $200 million to establish a new production facility in Greenwood County that will employ 300 workers. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced the decision Monday. Job applications will be accepted beginning in March and employment will ramp up as the plant begins operations near year. Officials say the company will make…
Columbia parade calls for fire prevention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia officials are drawing attention to the importance of fire preparedness and prevention with a parade. The city’s 17th Annual Fire Prevention Parade is taking place Monday in downtown Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department invites area schools, day cares, senior centers and members of the general public to show their support of the efforts of firefighters…
Local Animal Shelter Could Close
PETSinc, a popular Midlands animal shelter could soon close because of financial hardship.
Deer Crashes Rise in South Carolina
Nationally Deer crashes are down, but not if you live in South Carolina.
School Bus Fire In Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner, SC (Associated Press)-Some tense moments aboard a South Carolina school bus. Authorities say it caught fire this morning. Students were evacuated and put on another bus that took them to Berkeley high school. The driver also got off the bus immediately. No injuries were reported. Authorities are trying to determine what caused the fire. Categories: Local News,…
DHEC, SLED discussing prescription drug abuse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are gathering to discuss prescription drug abuse in the state. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel is holding a news conference Tuesday with Department of Health and Environmental Control director Catherine Templeton. Officials say they are planning to talk about a new effort to combat prescription drug abuse in the state. DHEC…
