Child Abuse Awareness Month
The Department of Social Services handled more than 77 thousand abuse cases in 2011 and are now urging South Carolinians to be more aware.
Local News
Ryberg: Move trust fund to retirement investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate chairman wants the group that oversees public workers’ pension funds to also manage retirees’ health insurance money, saying it can get better returns than the treasurer.
Dozens Line Up for Free Dental Care
More than one hundred people turned out Friday for the 3rd annual free dental care day at Chrysostom Dentistry on Platt Springs Road in West Columbia.
SC raises $60,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s football team helped raise about $60,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, even though the Gamecocks did not wear the specially designed uniforms in its 16-13 loss to Auburn last season.
School Bus Driver-DUI Charge
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Lexington County school bus driver has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash that involved three buses.
SC unemployment drops for 8th straight month
South Carolina’s unemployment rate has hit its lowest mark in more than three years.
Clyburn hosting lecture on health disparities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first orthopedic surgeon to travel to space is scheduled to deliver a lecture on health disparities during an event hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.
Richland sheriff invites staff to “Relay for Life”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is inviting members of his department and the community to join him in a “Relay for Life” to fight cancer.
Sheriff: Suspect Strikes Deputy with a Car
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says deputies shot at a suspect after he struck one of their own with a car.
82-Year-Old Greer Woman Killed by Pickup Truck
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ Troopers say an 82-year-old woman has been killed after she was struck by a pickup backing out of a Greer driveway.
