State organizers move back high school playoffs
The flooding that affected South Carolina and played havoc with the high school football schedule has led the South Carolina High School League to push the playoffs and championship games back a week.
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SC State campus on heightened alert
South Carolina State University officials say they are on heightened alert after receiving a threat from an anonymous caller on Wednesday.
Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance Eligibility for Newberry County
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA approved them for individual assistance.
Senate leader says no need for special session on flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of the South Carolina Senate says there’s no need for a special session of the Legislature to deal with flooding, since officials do not have estimates on the extent of the problems.
Inspection records: Failed Richland dams had flaws for years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have released records that show that most of the dams in Richland County that broke in this month’s torrential rains had been cited repeatedly in state inspection reports for deficiencies.
Suspect arrested in death of Richland County grandmother
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities they’ve arrested a suspect in the death of a 76-year-old Richland County woman found dead after an apparent robbery.
Sen. Graham hosts disaster relief forum to aid flood victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s office is hosting a disaster assistance forum to connect flood victims with officials who can assist them.
2 state legislators hold meeting on flood impact in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina legislators are holding a meeting to talk about the impact of flooding in the Columbia area.
Elliott Cranks Up First Carolina Practice
The University of South Carolina football team practice for two hours on Tuesday afternoon at the new practice fields with music blaring from the speakers. It was the squad’s first practice under interim head coach Shawn Elliott.
Small business owners affected by flood urged to act now
Residents hear directly from the agency heads managing how Richland County, and the state, will recover from historic flooding.
