‘Occupy’ Protestors Told to Leave
After more than a month of demonstrating on the lawn of the State House, Occupy Columbia protestors are demanded by Gov. Nikki Haley to vacate the premises.
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Strong Weather leaves the Midlands
After a couple of really warm days, a powerful cold front moves through the area and fired off some serious storms.
House panel cancels retirement system meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has cancelled plans to talk about proposals to fix South Carolina’s pension system for state workers.
Columbia police holding fundraiser at restaurant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia’s law enforcement community is partnering with a local restaurant to raise money for the Columbia Police Foundation.
Darla Moore to speak at event honoring GE Energy
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Financier and philanthropist Darla Moore is speaking at an event in Greenville honoring GE Energy for its work helping local schools.
Authorities gather for prescription drug summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction.
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Looking to Hire Hundreds
Blue Cross Blue Shield held their first of two open houses Tuesday evening as they look to fill 5 hundred positions. Some who attended are hoping this will be there last stop on the road to employment.
Haley: SC came out ahead with Georgia port permit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina came out ahead when the state’s environmental board approved a permit allowing the deepening of the Savannah River channel to the Port of Savannah.
New Public Safety Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s Department of Public Safety has a new leader.
Maj. Leroy Smith took the helm Tuesday of the agency that oversees the state Highway Patrol, Transport Police and Bureau of Protective Services.
SC Welcome Centers Kick off Recycling Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Visitors to South Carolina are getting a chance to help keep the Palmetto State clean during stops at the state’s nine welcome centers.
The South Carolina Welcomes You to Recycle program kicked off Tuesday at the York County Welcome Center on Interstate 77.
