Traffic Back to Normal after Car Hits Power Line
Traffic is back to normal Monday night at a Columbia intersection near the downtown area.
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Sirens to Sound Across Midlands Tuesday
If you hear something out of the ordinary Tuesday, don’t panic.
Man Flees to Pa., Admits to Killing Wife in SC
IVA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a South Carolina man killed his new wife, then fled to Pennsylvania and called police to confess.
Iva police said 28-year-old Jonathan Craig Roe was detained Monday in Lower Allen, Pa., and was being charged with murder.
Local Teacher Charged with Second Count of Sexual Battery
Monday, a local teacher was charged with a second count of Sexual Battery with a Student.
Rare Eye Disease, Medical Bills Lead to Fundraiser
A Columbia toddler’s battle with a rare eye disease has led to mounting medical expenses for his parents. Friends noticed their struggle and decided to help via a benefit concert, and they want you to participate.
Midlands Teacher Facing Second Charge
A Midlands High School teacher is facing a second charge of sexual battery with a student.
Boil Water Advisory for Kittiwake Drive and Harrington Court
The City of West Columbia issued a boil water advisory for the residents in that area, asking customers to boil their water for at least one minute when service is restored.
SC attorney general faces public records lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A freelance journalist from Newberry has sued South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, saying he has intentionally withheld public records she requested in the fight over entertainer James Brown’s estate.
Time Warner adding 650 jobs in Lexington County
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time Warner Cable is expanding its operations in Lexington County, investing $24 million that’s expected to create almost 650 new jobs during the next year.
Richland County elections director to resign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of Richland County elections says she will soon step down following a troubled Election Day that included hours-long lines, broken voting machines and missing ballots.
