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SC man hit by lightning: Lord not ready for me

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An Orangeburg man says he’s still in a lot of pain almost two weeks after he was struck by lightning. But he also says the Lord just wasn’t ready to meet him. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/14fX7R0 ) that 62-year-old Teddie Adams was struck while walking to his truck after work…

SC Department of Parks puts out 1st guide in years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is issuing the first guide to the state’s 47 state parks that has been published in 10 years. Department director Duane Parrish says the new guide is going to be available Tuesday at key locations across the state. It is also available online for $2 with shipping…

2 motorcyclists killed in Orangeburg County wreck

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” State troopers say two motorcyclists have been killed after they were struck by a drunken driver in Orangeburg County. Authorities said 21-year-old Sean Aston was driving on U.S. Highway 21 when he crossed the center line and hit the two motorcycles. Both people on the motorcycles were killed. Their names have not been released….

MUSC to test out new health program for employees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A state panel has approved a one-year pilot program to deal with health coverage for thousands of workers at the Medical University of South Carolina. The plan passed Tuesday by the state Budget and Control Board would create a “patient-centered medical home” for the university’s 18,000 employees. Under the plan, employees and their families…

Columbia Emergency Homeless Shelter Passes

This video is no longer available. (WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C., — The move to open a 24 hour homeless shelter in the Arsenal Hills area of the city passes unanimously during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Several people got up to speak about the proposal to open a location that will help those living on the streets get a little help as…

Body found on campus of Benedict College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials are investigating the discovery of a body on the campus of Benedict College in Columbia. A statement from the school Tuesday night said the body was that of a female student at the school but did not identify her. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the cause of death appears to be natural. Watts says…

Political cartoonists Ariail, Palmer discuss work

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Political cartoonists Robert Ariail and Kate Salley Palmer are slated to discuss their work at a presentation sponsored by the University of South Carolina. Herb Hartsook, director of the South Carolina Political Collections at the Hollings Library, says Wednesday’s scheduled discussion is free and open to the community. It begins at 5:30 p.m. Hartsook says the…