Students Who Integrated USC Return, Retrace Steps
Two of the three students who dared to break down the walls of segregation, returned to the same University that had denied hundreds others in prior years
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Strong Mayor Vote Passes
A soecial meeting was held for City Council Members to vote for the change in goverment to “strong Mayor” would appear on the November ballot.
USO SC holds fundraising dinner, silent auction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Those wishing to offer support for the nation’s military and their families in South Carolina are holding a fundraising dinner. The USO South Carolina dinner and silent auction is scheduled for Thursdayl. The event helps the organization support troops and their families. The USO runs a welcome center for troops at the Columbia airport. It also…
SC in another contract dispute on overdue system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s long-overdue computer system for tracking deadbeat parents still is not working, as contract disputes continue and federal fines exceed $100 million. The Greenville News reported (http://grnol.co/1b9A8Js ) the state has canceled its contract with Hewlett Packard and wants the company barred from winning future state contracts. HP says the delays are due to the…
Group sues over SC public school event at chapel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A humanist group has sued over a Greenville County public school’s decision to hold its 5th-grade graduation ceremonies at a Christian university. The American Humanist Association on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Mountain View Elementary School from holding ceremonies in a chapel on the campus of North Greenville University. The suit against the…
School Bus Carrying Elementary Students in Accident
An accident involving a school bus and another vehicle has closed a portion of US 1 near Lugoff-Elgin High School.
Flu outbreak at state prison in Lancaster County
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Several prison dorms have been locked down and weekend visitation canceled after a flu outbreak at a state prison in Lancaster County. Authorities said Thursday that at least 36 prisoners and employees at Kershaw Correctional Institution have been sickened this week with coughs, congestion and high fevers. The Department of Health and Environmental Control…
Neighbors React After Body Found on the Side of the Road
A body found near the intersection of Center and McFadden Streets has some living nearby speaking out.
‘Criminal Element’ Targeted for ‘Impeding’ Homeless Progress
As the City of Columbia prepares to open its 24-hour emergency homeless shelter, those working to make sure the homeless get the help they need want to make sure suspected criminals stay out of the way.
Affordable Health Care Forum
It’s a health care plan signed into law back in 2010, but it’s still surrounded by questions from area residents.
