Gilbert man dies plowing field near Lancaster
A 72-year-old man from Gilbert has died after he was crushed by is tractor after he plowed a field in Lancaster County.
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South Carolina strikes radio deal for athletics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — IMG College and Cumulus Broadcasting are staying with the official flagship station of South Carolina athletics with a new four-year contract.
SC unemployment falls to lowest rate in 5 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years.
Powerball Pot Would Near $1 Billion if No One Wins on Saturday
The estimated jackpot for Saturday’s Powerball drawing has swelled to a record $600 million for the popular lottery game, but one official estimated today that if it goes unclaimed the prize would zoom to nearly $1 billion.
Probe Begins After Conn. Commuter Trains Crash
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent about 70 people to the hospital, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested Northeast Corridor.
Richland County to pay $150k to couple’s estate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County has agreed to pay $150,000 to the estates of a couple killed in a 2008 train collision.
Blythewood Burglary
(WOLO)Columbia, SC-Richland County Sheriff Deputies have arrested Jessica Lynn Hunt (DOB10/26/76) and they’re requesting the community’s assistance in locating Dameion Rhyhelee Rembert (02/01/82); both for burglary and grand larceny.
Deputies Look to Prevent Home Break-Ins
Richland County Deputies hope to deter home break-ins by conducting home security checks, free of charge.
Parker Back in Court After Medical Emergency
Brett Parker, the Midlands man accused of double murder, was present in court Friday after having been rushed by EMS to the hospital Thursday for an apparent anxiety attack.
SC Guard trains across state in disaster response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.
