DHEC making final preparations for phase 1B of vaccination plan, beginning Monday
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is making final preparations to enter phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan, beginning Monday.
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SC Human Trafficking Task Force hear from Airbnb representatives about their human trafficking prevention efforts
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force met Friday to provide updates on its national and state level initiatives. Officials heard from representatives with Airbnb about steps they’re taking to prevent human trafficking. They also heard from experts on labor trafficking in the agricultural business.
Richland One earns Purple Star School District honor
On Friday, Richland School District One was named a Purple Star School District. The designation signifies a commitment to have programs and resources in place to support military families and military-connected students.
AARP South Carolina calls on lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation
An organization that represents retired people is calling on South Carolina lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation. Friday, AARP South Carolina sent a letter to lawmakers on behalf of its more than 660,000 members in the state.
Tiger Woods was found unconscious in his SUV by a man who walked to the crash scene, affidavit says
A man found Tiger Woods unconscious in a mangled SUV after the golf star crashed the vehicle in Southern California, authorities said in court documents obtained Friday.
New SC abortion law remains on hold under judge’s order
A new South Carolina law banning abortions will stay on hold following a judge’s order to extend a temporary restraining order.
RCSD looking for suspect accused of burglarizing a church
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of burglarizing a church.
JT’s Kia of Columbia hosting food drive on March 13
You can help those in need in the Midlands with the JT’s Kia of Columbia Food Drive.
LCSD: Three arrested, three wanted for scheme to deposit stolen and forged checks into fraudulent accounts
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they have arrested three individuals and are looking for an additional three, wanted for a financial fraud scheme.
CPD: Teen suspected of murder in Capital Heights neighborhood turns himself in
The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of teen suspected of a shooting that left one individual dead and another injured in the Capital Heights neighborhood.
