Red pen alert! English professor bemoans mistakes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A professor of linguistics at the University of Edinburgh says people who nitpick about grammar mistakes may be doing more harm than good to their students.
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Judge orders ballots seized in disputed House race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered that votes in a contested South Carolina legislative race be guarded by state police until a hearing can be held on alleged voting irregularities in Richland County.
“Fiscal Cliff” Debate Moves Ahead
A potential economic calamity is looming. It’s called the “fiscal cliff” and involves taxes and spending cuts.
Santa Claus Making Early Visit
Santa Claus is making a special visit to the Midlands this weekend.
Gas Drops Below $3 a Gallon
If you plan on heading out this weekend, you may want to fill up your car.
Lexington Medical Center #1 with Color Pink
Lexington Medical Center wears the color pink well.
Richland County Vote Recount Stopped
A vote recount of all Richland County races was stopped Friday by the Supreme Court.
SC Man Charged in Boss’ Shooting Death
WATERLOO, S.C. (AP) _ A man and his girlfriend have been arrested in the shooting death of a 65-year-old Waterloo man.
Cockfighter sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man accused of heading up a South Carolina cockfighting ring has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison.
Carolina Cares: Clothing Drive for Sandy Victims
A coats, hats & scarves drive will be held in the midlands
