Gingrich to Hold Town Hall and Lunch in Columbia
Newt Gingirch’s last campaign stop in the Republican presidential race before Christmas is going to be in Columbia.
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Protester Urinated at State House
Authorities say a 47-year-old man who identified himself as an Occupy Columbia protester was arrested for urinating near a monument on Statehouse grounds, but protesters say they don’t know him.
Earthquake Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An earthquake that registered a magnitude of 2.6 shook residents near Charleston but no damage has been reported.
Adult Store Opens, City Council Stiffens Ordinances
In an attempt to revamp its current business licensing ordinances, the City of Columbia invited outside legal council to make recommendations, now that a new adult toy store is causing controversy.
Federal judge’s ruling means tents must go
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge’s ruling means Occupy Columbia protesters face arrest again if they continue camping and sleeping on Statehouse grounds.
Teen Charged with Murder in Aiken Officer’s Death
A 19-year-old Aiken man has been charged with murder in the shooting of an Aiken police officer.
Judge Rules Against Occupy Columbia
A federal judge says new rules regulating protests on the Statehouse grounds can take effect immediately.
2nd man charged in Richland robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second man has been charged in the robbery that led to the death of a Richland County sheriff’s department’s dog shot in the line of duty.
APNewsBreak: Zais makes offer to stem lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais says an updated opinion from the attorney general’s office could resolve a dispute with the state Board of Education regarding its authority over the elected schools chief.
SC State hires former SLED director, won’t say why
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Former State Law Enforcement Director Reggie Lloyd has been hired by South Carolina State University.
