Lexington One settlement reached in alleged sexual assault
The family of a girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Pelion Middle School bathroom has settled their lawsuit with Lexington County School District One for $150,000.
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Gov. McMaster, other Republican Governors issue joint statement to United Auto Workers Unionization campaign
Henry McMaster is one of six southern Republican governors speaking out against the United Auto Workers Campaign.
DHEC shares dangers of secondhand smoke during National Minority Cancer Awareness Week
This week is National Minority Cancer Awareness week and DHEC officials want to inform residents of tobacco related health disparities especially among African Americans in rural areas.
DSS recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time in which a child and family serving the community come together to bring awareness of neglect and abuse.
SC State enforces ID checks for entry onto campus
Beginning on Wednesday anyone attempting to enter South Carolina State University’s campus is required to show ID at the gate.
Richland County deputies searching for individual accused of shoplifting at jewelry store
Deputies are searching for an individual accused of shoplifting from a Columbia jewelry store, said investigators.
Senate opposition leaves South Carolina energy bill with listless future
Before a bill that supporters said will help South Carolina keep the lights on as the state rapidly grows could get debated on the Senate floor, several senators spoke out against the proposal.
Get involved in United Way’s Volunteer Week April 21st-27th
The United Way of the Midlands is using the week to highlight the idea that one person can make a difference, but when we come together, we can create real and lasting change.
City of Columbia hosts youth session to prevent crime
City of Columbia hosts program for area youth to discuss their emotions and triggers of “real” life situations.
Treasurer denies South Carolina Senate accusation he risked cyberattack in missing $1.8B case
Days after a contentious public hearing with state senators, Treasurer Curtis Loftis nearly put South Carolina’s entire financial system at risk of a cyberattack by saying he was going to post reams of account data online, according to a report released Tuesday.
