Utility Worker Dies in Santee Following Accident
A 45-year-old utility lineman replacing a pole in a residential area in Santee has died after a power line snapped and struck the man.
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Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Partners with Hospice
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with an area hospice company to aid Midlands elderly.
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Vote On-Record
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising senators for considering what she calls default voting.
SC Senate Dems fail in efforts to defund voter ID
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state senators have failed in a bid to remove funding from the proposed 2012-13 budget for the voter ID lawsuit.
Cash Mob Spurs Local Business
You may be familiar with Flash Mobs. An event where a group of strangers converge in a set location and break into a choreographed song and dance. Wednesday night one business owner was honored with a cash mob where the only thing dancing around was money.
SC Court Taking up Florence County Election Case
South Carolina’s highest court is hearing a legal challenge over a political party’s decision to allow some candidates on ballots for the June 12 primary.
Local economy set to gain this weekend
With gas prices down and big sales in groceries, clothing and automobiles, the local economy could gain big this Memorial Day Weekend.
South Carolina Senate Resumes Budget Debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Democratic state senators have failed in a bid to remove funding from the proposed 2012-13 budget for the voter ID lawsuit.
The Senate defeated 24-17 on Wednesday an amendment stripping $1 million from the attorney general’s office for its fight with the federal government on a state law requiring voters to show photo identification.
Shaw-Indianapolis 500
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) _ A member of the Air Force’s 20th Fighter Wing at South Carolina’s Shaw Air Force base is taking part in a military tribute at this weekend’s Indianapolis 500.
SC congressman sets economic town hall meeting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — First District Rep. Tim Scott wants to hear what his constituents in South Carolina think about the economy.
