SC DMV Using New System, TVs, Website to Cut Wait
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is using television screens, new software and greeters to cut wait times in its largest offices.
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Midlands WOD Honors Heroes’ Sacrifice
As America celebrates its 236th birthday, some hard core athletes are honoring everyone who wears a uniform, one in particular who served the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Region Six faithfully, and also his country.
Fireworks Safety
As many of you gear up for 4th of July celebrations, the Columbia Fire Department says they’re getting ready as well. Fire officials say the increase of injuries that on display during this time of the year is a show, no one wants to see.
New Schedule Tightens Window to Implement Voter ID
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina’s voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
2 DJJ Teens Remain On the Run, Could Still Be in Columbia
Two escaped DJJ teens remain on the loose, while the third has been captured.
Legislators Approve Specialty Plates
Special license plates that recognize South Carolina’s veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.
Two Year Old Home Safe: Amber Alert lifted
Brandon Lee Dubose, II has been found safely, and the father has been taken into custody. say police.
Duke Progress Merger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
Chester Jail Inmate Captured After Brief Escape
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Chester County jail inmate has been captured after he briefly escaped while at the Chester Regional Medical Center.
Sheriff Richard Smith says officers captured 21-year-old Aaron Bianco Monday afternoon in some woods behind a home about 90 minutes after he escaped.
Voter ID Timetable Adjusted
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina’s voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
