Deputy Deadly Crash
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Richland County deputy who was not charged in a fatal wreck this summer was at fault in four other wrecks while working as a Sumter County deputy a decade ago.
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Riverbanks Zoo Receives Record $863,000 Bequest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is celebrating a bequest of $863,000, the single largest gift in its 37-year history.
Zoo officials said Tuesday that Melinda Poole Grizzell, who died in January, provided for the gift. They say Grizzell moved to South Carolina from San Diego 20 years ago and was a constant supporter of the zoo.
Nationwide EAS Test Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., ABC Columbia will be participating in a nationwide Emergency Alert System test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission. The test is designed to check the proficiency of disseminating emergency information nationwide on a timely basis.
SC Gov. Haley’s book expected on Jan. 3
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s book will be out Jan. 3.
Deputy involved in fatal wreck had crashes before
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County deputy who was not charged in a fatal wreck this summer was at fault in four other wrecks while working as a Sumter County deputy a decade ago.
Spurrier Says Shaw Will Play vs. Florida
Steve Spurrier says quarterback Connor Shaw should play this Saturday against Florida. Shaw suffered a concussion a concussion at the end of the Arkansas game. ABC Columbia’s Tim Hill has a recap to today’s weekly press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.
Salavation Army Looking for Holiday Volunteers for Warehouse
Want to spread Christmas cheer by helping local people in need?
The Salvation Army of the Midlands and Toys for Tots still need volunteers to assist at the Christmas warehouse which will be held at the Ruff Building at the SC State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Drive).
Former Columbia city councilman free from prison
A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.
USC instructor talks on Van Gogh website project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina art instructor is lecturing on a website that accompanies a new biography of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
SC ranks 8th in hiring military vets as teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Classrooms across South Carolina are benefiting from veteran teachers in more ways than one.
