Report: SC improves its high school dropout rates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A report by a national think tank has found South Carolina’s high school graduation rates have sharply increased since 2002.
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SC Guard agribusiness team heads to Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural development team is heading for training and a year’s deployment in Afghanistan.
Ex-Spartanburg parks director hired by Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man fired as parks director for the city of Spartanburg has been hired to do the same job in Columbia.
Keel refocuses SLED on helping local law agencies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mark Keel says he hopes a new state budget with more money for more officers will help return South Carolina’s top police agency to its originally intended role: supporting local law enforcement.
SC Law Designates February for Black History Study
A new South Carolina law officially declares February as African-American History Month, 36 years after former President Gerald Ford recognized the first month-long tribute to black history.
Columbia Police Dept. unveils new unit
Friday, the Columbia Police Department unveiled their newest unit, the bike patrol team.
Suspect in Gaffney Shooting Arrested in Greensboro
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ A man wanted in the shooting death of his girlfriend as she walked into her Gaffney home has been arrested in Greensboro, N.C.
Authorities said 30-year-old Joseph Satterwhite was taken into custody Thursday night as he got of a bus in his hometown.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Looks for GOP Majority
Senator Lindsey Graham is hitting the ground running ahead of November’s senate elections.
USC Law School Symposium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a symposium that brings together legal experts, prosecutors, defense counsel and law professors to discuss ethics and potential cases of wrongful conviction.
Sheriff Leon Lott Files for Re-Election
Richland County’s top cop is seeking another term in office.
