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Marine recruit dies in final test of Parris Island training

Jun 9, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Marine Corps recruit during a strenuous exercise that caps a 13-week training course at South Carolina’s Parris Island. Installation officials say Pfc. Dalton Beals died Friday during an exercise known as “The Crucible,” the final test of recruit training.

More than 100 new jobs coming to Blythewood through Intertape Polymer Group

Jun 9, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

This morning, the Office of the Governor announced Intertape Polymer Group is expanding its operations in Blythewood, creating about 135 new jobs over the next five years.

Federal judge asked to halt 2 South Carolina electrocutions

Jun 9, 2021 12:36 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A federal judge in South Carolina is considering a bid to block the upcoming electrocutions of two prisoners under the state’s recently revised capital punishment law. A state judge denied a similar request to stop the executions.

Columbia Fire Dept: Niblick Court house fire closes multiple streets

Jun 9, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Columbia Fire Department says a house fire in the northeast shut down several streets this morning.

SCSO: Up to $10,000 reward offered for help finding 18-year-old missing since December

Jun 9, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered to anyone who can help find a missing 18-year-old with a history of mental illness who has been missing since December.

S Carolina’s state-owned utility survives as public company

Jun 9, 2021 11:16 AM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina’s state-owned utility appears to have survived four years of turmoil to remain public. The South Carolina House and Senate both unanimously approved an overhaul bill Tuesday that did not include selling Santee Cooper to a private company.

South Carolina judge refuses to block 2 scheduled executions

Jun 8, 2021 9:36 PM EDT

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina judge is refusing to block two executions set for later this month. The two condemned inmates, both men, have sued the state over a new law effectively forcing prisoners to choose between the electric chair or a firing squad. Circuit Judge Jocelyn Newman issued an order Tuesday allowing the planned executions of Brad…

New report reveals security breakdowns leading to January 6 insurrection

Jun 8, 2021 6:22 PM EDT

CNN,

A new Senate report is revealing significant new details in how security and police prepared for the attack on the U.S. Capitol. It shows Capitol Police knew weeks before about potential plans to storm the building.

More than $38 million in emergency assistance to go to private schools in the state

Jun 8, 2021 6:21 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Private schools in the state are getting some aid to help them recover from losses sustained during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday afternoon, State Superintendent Molly Spearman announced more than $38 million in emergency assistance will go to the state’s 111 private schools.

Lawmakers return to the Statehouse for special session

Jun 8, 2021 6:17 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Inside the Statehouse, lawmakers returned for a special session to take up several key issues in the budget on Tuesday.

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Marine recruit dies in final test of Parris Island training

More than 100 new jobs coming to Blythewood through Intertape Polymer Group

Federal judge asked to halt 2 South Carolina electrocutions

Columbia Fire Dept: Niblick Court house fire closes multiple streets

SCSO: Up to $10,000 reward offered for help finding 18-year-old missing since December

S Carolina’s state-owned utility survives as public company

South Carolina judge refuses to block 2 scheduled executions

New report reveals security breakdowns leading to January 6 insurrection

More than $38 million in emergency assistance to go to private schools in the state

Lawmakers return to the Statehouse for special session

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