Prosecutors Continue to Call Witness’ in Smith Trial
On Wednesday, state prosecutors continued to call witnesses to the stand in the Michael Juan Smith trial.
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SCSU Welcomes New Students Following Difficult Year
Students return to South Carolina State University for the first Fall semester since lawmakers threatened to shut down the school.
SCDOT rule requires 1-year wait for employees hired by firms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Transportation’s acting secretary says a new rule aims to end the perception that contractors who hire former DOT employees receive an advantage in winning contracts.
State Sen. Paul Thurmond says he’s not seeking 2nd term
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Paul Thurmond says he won’t seek re-election next year so he can focus on his family.
Richland County sets record straight for Lower Richland sewer foes
Richland County departments involved in the Lower Richland sewer project gather for residents to ask questions about the line.
New Program Aids Students with Special Needs
Project SEARCH is helping Midlands’ teens with special needs transition from school to the workplace.
Greenville named site of 2016 GOP presidential debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only Republican presidential primary debate happening in South Carolina will be held in Greenville in February, just a week before the state’s GOP primary.
Martha Childress Testifies in Shooting Trial
Motionless from the waist down, Martha Childress testified Tuesday in the trial of the man accused of shooting her.
Coroner IDs man killed at Lexington County mobile home park
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man who was shot to death at a mobile home park in Lexington County.
Packaging company fined $230K for unapproved coal ash dump
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Sonoco, a global packaging corporation, has been fined $230,000 for operating an unapproved coal ash dump near its headquarters in eastern South Carolina.
