Winthrop selects Butler provost as new president
Winthrop University has selected a new president despite concerns from some faculty members about her involvement with a libel lawsuit at her previous school.
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Former SC minister wants to withdraw guilty plea
A former Conway pastor who pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a Ponzi scheme in which people were bilked out of $2.5 million says he wants out of the plea agreement.
Clemson hosting meeting on value of play
Playing can be serious business. Starting Sunday, Clemson is hosting a conference put on by the U.S. Play Coalition.
Church Cancellation in Lugoff
Pine Grove Baptist Church in Lugoff has cancelled their morning services, including Sunday School and morning worship services. Evening services will be continued as scheduled.
Some parts of Midlands see snow, sleet
Some folks had the benefit of seeing some snow or sleet in the area Saturday.
Health Care Plan Enrollment Suspended
Saturday the Feds suspended new enrollment into the federally run health care coverage plan.
Flu Halts Weekend Visitation
It’s flu season and it’s making the rounds. Even forcing one maximum security prison to stop weekend visits.
Nightclub Shooting
Columbia Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting five people outside of an area club early Saturday Morning.
Columbia offering free community gardens workshop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s almost time to think about spring planting, but the City of Columbia wants local green thumbs to enjoy year-round gardening success.
A look at DEW’s coastal conferences
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators this week criticized the state’s unemployment agency for what they called lavish, taxpayer-funded trips. The following details four conferences on veterans’ services held during the tenure of outgoing Director Abraham Turner, as provided by the agency. The events were funded by $100,000 annual grants the agency receives from the U.S. Department of Labor for training and incentives for veterans services:
