Former DJJ Supervisor Indicted
A former Supervisor for the State’s Juvenile Prison has been indicted after alleged “hog tie” incident.
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Kicking Sugar Habits: Health
CNN-Who doesn’t love the sweet taste of sugar, from cookies to candy. But experts say sugar can be bad for your health. But the good news, there are ways to cut the sugar habit. Here’s Kim Hutcherson with this health minute. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health minute
Confederate Flag Removed from State House still Sitting in a Box
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Nearly two years after South Carolina lawmakers promised to publicly display the final Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds, the banner still sits in a box in a museum. That’s because the Legislature hasn’t provided any money for a new display. Allen Robeson is executive director of the State Museum’s Confederate Relic Room. He initially requested…
Friends Remember Runner Who Died After Being Struck Near Sunset Boulevard
Funeral Arranged for Saturday, June 24th
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Family and friends are remembering the life of a Lexington man who they say died doing one of the things he loved to do. An overflow of tributes filled timelines on social media Thursday after Lexington coroners announced John Flanagan died after being struck by a van during his morning jog Wednesday. Authorities said the 38-year-old father…
USC and Siemens Corporation Partnership Hopes To Help Students Prepare for Jobs
The massive partnership will give students of the University of South Carolina more advanced technology and machinery. “We have to make sure we have a tech-savvy, highly capable workforce that can come into those environments and hit the ground running with new ideas and new brainpower,” Raj Batra, Siemens President of Digital Factory Division, said. The Dean of the College…
Coroner: Congaree drowning victim identified
The victim who died as a result of a swimming incident in the Congaree River on Sunday morning has been identified.
City of Columbia Going Green
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is the first in South Carolina to commit to 100% clean energy. City council voted to approve the resolution, which establishes a community wide goal of having 100% clean and renewable energy by the year 2036. Columbia is the 36th city in the U.S. to make the commitment for renewable energy. Categories: Local News,…
Deputies: Teens vandalized church, broke into safe
Two Lexington County teens face numerous charges related to a series of crimes this week.
Senate Republicans to unveil ‘discussion draft’ of health care bill
Seven weeks after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, Senate Republicans are set to unveil their version of the health care bill Thursday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will reveal the legislative text at an all-members meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Newberry County Sheriff warns of recent scam
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of a phone scam.
