Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announces he will not seek re-election
In a press conference held Thursday afternoon, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that he will not seek a fourth term in office.
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Missing man from Moncks Corner found deceased after apparent accidental drowning
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, a man who had been reported missing was found deceased in a pond after an apparent accidental drowning.
DHEC: Rabid raccoon found in Newberry County
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a rabid raccoon was discovered in Newberry County.
SC DEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims for last week.
House GOP faces difficult vote over stripping Greene of committee assignments
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., walks with fellow House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, following a meeting called by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Democrats are demanding that the GOP leadership remove her from committee assignments because of her history of using social media to endorse outlandish conspiracy theories and violent, racist views. (AP Photo/J….
AP: Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin leaving office, but maybe not forever
By Meg Kinnard
Steve Benjamin, mayor of Columbia and one of the state’s highest-profile Democrats, will not seek a fourth term in office.
Tip helps Columbia police arrest burglary suspect
Columbia Police say Sims had just been released from jail in December for a seperate burglary charge
Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Saluda Avenue home last week. Columbia police say 52 year old Clarence Sims was wanted for breaking into the Five Points residence January 27th and stealing a prescription bottle from the home. Authorities say the person who lived in the home was inside at…
South Carolina pounds No. 22 Florida in paint, wins 72-66
AJ Lawson scored 22 points, Seventh Woods added 12 and South Carolina beat No. 22 Florida 72-66 on Wednesday night, potentially making the Gators’ return to the rankings a brief one.
Former Richland County Councilwoman Thelma Tillis passes away
Richland County is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. On Wednesday, county officials announced the passing of former Councilwoman Thelma Tillis. Council Chair Paul Livingston says Tillis died on January 31.
Students strike 5 day in-person learning, ask Lex Rich 5 district leaders for another option
They say they feel their concerns have fallen on deaf ears, after a student-led protest last week.
Students in the Lexington Richland 5 School District are on strike. They say they feel their concerns have fallen on deaf ears, after a student led protest last week.
