Strong weather exits the Midlands, Tornado Confirmed
The Midlands of South Carolina was hit with a powerful storm system that brought heavy rains, severe storms, and even one tornado.
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Black History Month: Relaxed Vs. Natural Hair
Creamy crack. A perm. A touch up. Whatever you call it, black women have strong opinions about it. We’re talking about chemical relaxers used to straighten ethnic hair. In this Black History Month feature, we take a closer look at the battle between relaxed hair and natural hair and why one professor believes the fight is really about knowing your history.
Principal Grades
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The principal at Beaufort High School has resigned after an investigation of grade-changing at the school.
SC’s week of legislative action
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The seventh week of the legislative session:
USC Baseball Game Pushed Back
Due to inclement clement weather USC has rescheduled its Friday night baseball game with Elon.
USC dance marathon to raise funds for hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Close to 500 students and 100 volunteers from the University of South Carolina are kicking up their heels all night long to raise money for the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia.
Landmark Columbia cafeteria has new succesor
Sadie’s American Cafeteria will soon take the place of the old S & S Cafeteria in the Richland Mall.
Senators vote against blocking education standards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has voted not to block the implementation of nationwide education standards in math and reading.
SC Officer Dismissed, Charged with Weapons Theft
A captain with Orangeburg’s police department has been fired after being accused of taking weapons from the department’s armory.
SC House committee approves state spending plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced a 2012-13 budget that gives employees raises, pays down debt and sets aside money to deepen Charleston’s port.
