Parris Island to honor women’s service to Marines
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — It’s been nearly 70 years since women officially became part of the Marine Corps, and Parris Island is honoring their service with a day of events dedicated to them.
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Group Meets Sunday to remind community of Missing Toddler
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — From Facebook to fighting to find Amir. Sunday, members of the Facebook group “Find Amir Jennings,” will meet at the South Carolina State Museum. There the group will pass out posters and fliers with pictures of Amir. It’s an event they hope will bring awareness to the toddler’s story and…
SC State has new police boss; still mum on firings
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has named an interim police chief, but still hasn’t announced what happened to the man who used to hold the position.
Whitney Houston Dead at 48
Sad news in the entertainment world tonight as many learn the news R&B Singers death.
Lancaster Woman Is City’s 2nd Death This Week
A Lancaster woman has been found dead from an apparent gunshot wound and police say it appears to be the second homicide this week.
SC legislators won’t testify about redistricting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two of South Carolina’s top legislators will not have to discuss their debate over redrawing the state’s new U.S. House districts.
SC Forestry Commission Issues Red Flag Alert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire alert for more than half of the state’s counties.
The commission says the alert goes into effect at 7 p.m. Friday. It means that outdoor burning is still allowed, but officials strongly advise holding off on doing any burning until weather conditions improve.
SC State Firings
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University President George Cooper announced the school fired several officials, but refused to say who they were.
Man Found Dead at Apartment Complex
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim from Friday morning’s homicide, which occurred at The Gable Oaks apartment complex on Colleton Street in Columbia.
State House showdown: Senators vs. Superintendent Zais
Thursday, senate democrats claimed South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais has taken too much time off work.
