2 charged after 5-year-old left alone on SC bus
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two former Sumter School District employees are facing charges after authorities say they left a 5-year-old student on a school bus.
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Democrats say GOP early voting bill limits access
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House committee advanced a bill that creates a nine-day window of no-excuse-needed early voting, but limits voters’ ability to vote early.
Proposed Bill Aims to Crackdown on DUI’s
It’s the second time being proposed in the statehouse. The family who lost their daughter to a drunk driver and the head of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving hope this year Emma’s Law will become law.
Barbara Scott, Richland One School Board Member Dies
Richland School District One officials are mourning the passing of longtime board member Barbara Scott.
Lancaster Man Shot to Death in Home
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lancaster man has been shot to death during a home invasion.
Savannah River Site furloughs 2,000 workers
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ About 2,000 workers at the Savannah River Site near Aiken will be working reduced schedules starting next month because of the federal budget cuts. Other employees will be laid off.
How One Woman Escaped Abusive Relationship
In the ten years it took Donna Thompson to finally leave her abusive boyfriend, it would be another nine months to successfully execute her plan of escape. It’s all a distant memory now, but she shares her story so other domestic violence victims can empower themselves to leave for good.
Deputy Aull: “It was a day that could’ve easily gone wrong.”
One week after being shot on duty, Richland County Deputy Sheila Aull speaks out.
Haley announces fundraisers for potential campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says 32 business leaders from across South Carolina have volunteered to help her raise money for a potential re-election campaign.
US Education Dept approves SC plan for evaluations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais’ plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.
