A by-the-numbers look at SC’s highway needs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation estimates needing an additional $1.5 billion yearly over 20 years to bring roads to “good” condition. It’s responsible for maintaining:
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SC lawmakers: Roads need work, but funding unknown
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators agree South Carolina’s roads and bridges are in dire need of work. How to pay for it is another matter.
SC teacher fired for sex charge with students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia high school honors teacher accused of having sex with two students has been fired.
Area Gentlemen’s Club Under Fire
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies say they received a tip Sunday morning that led them back out to Club Crush following last weeks raid.
Postage Stamp Hike
(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. Get ready to pay a little extra next time you go to the post office. Today the U.S. Postal Service started a penny rate hike on postage stamps. First class stamps will now run you 46 cents, while postcards will jump to 33 cents. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Man Threatens to Blow Up Liberty Bell
(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. Authorities say an Arizona man threatened to blow up the iconic liberty bell in Philadelphia on Saturday. The 41 year old has been charged with several offenses including making a terrorist threat and a bomb threat. Police say he made the threats as he entered the historic site. Two black backpacks were found later. The bomb squad…
SCE&G Set to Trim Trees
Starting this week, SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks.
Overnight Fire Destroys Home
Columbia Fire investigators are on the scene of a house fire off Lakeshore Drive.
The fire started around 12:30am, say Columbia Fire officials.
Gas Prices Going Down
After a spike in prices, gasoline prices may be on the decline in the midlands.
Construction layoffs at new nuclear plant site
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The company building two new nuclear reactors in Fairfield County says it has laid off some workers.
