Gingrich plans 2-day swing to court SC voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker and GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is planning to make two days of campaign stops in South Carolina.
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SCDOT: 2 key bridges replaced ahead of schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials say two emergency bridge repairs on major highways in the state have been completed weeks ahead of schedule.
Lexington sheriff, school kids start chess program
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Lexington County School District One are teaming up to start a chess program for at-risk kids.
Tips to Winterize Homes
If you haven’t had to start pumping the heat in your home – get ready for that to change. This week those warm temperatures are expected to take a dip.
I-95 Repairs
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) _ Repairs to the bridge over Lake Marion on busy Interstate 95 in South Carolina have been completed about three weeks ahead of schedule.
The state Transportation Department announced Thursday that the work was completed last weekend. It was originally expected to be finished in mid-November.
Plane of Missing SC Man Found Near Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ The wreckage of a plane belonging to a Berkeley County man missing for two weeks has been located near the county airport near Moncks Corner.
Authorities say 65-year-old Kenneth Tollett was found dead inside.
Tollett was last seen Oct. 13 on his way to the airport. He regularly flew out of state and his family reported him missing on Sunday.
$99 Mllion Hospital to Bring Healthcare Services, Jobs
Officials Palmetto Health celebrate the groundbreaking of a brand new $99 million hospital, promising hundreds of jobs for South Carolinians.
Columbia officer fired after prostitution charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer has been fired after being accused of having sex with a teen prostitute.
Healing Species: Helping Children Cope With Love
A South Carolina based organization is bringing dogs into the classroom to chelp children cope with life’s obstacles.
Man pleads guilty to fraud over mother’s estate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 38-year-old Columbia man has admitted defrauding a finance company by inflating the amount of his mother’s inheritance.
