Governor’s Annual Carol Lighting
Hundreds come out to enjoy the 47th annual Governor’s Carollighting at the State house
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Leeza Gibbons, USC hold forum on healthy aging
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell and TV hostess Leeza Gibbons are speaking at a University of South Carolina forum on aging. Gibbons is an alumna of the USC’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She speaks Tuesday at the 9 a.m. forum at the Ernest Hollings Library on the Columbia campus. She is the co-host of “America…
Columbia holding special food drive to honor King
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is helping to put on a food drive to honor the efforts of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Starting this week, donations are being accepted for the “Honor the Dream” food drive. The Richland One School District is also taking part in the drive, which is held annually to honor Rev….
SC officials teaming up to talk holiday safety
The holiday shopping season is under way, and Richland County officials are working to make sure the community knows how to stay safe.
Haley Challenge, Giving Tuesday Kick-off Christmas Giving
Governor Nikki Haley has challenged every South Carolinian to do one act of kindness this Christmas.
Strong Mayor Vote on the Line
While the the referendum vote on the form of government for the City of Columbia is a critical one, it is resulting in low voter turnout, which is normal for special elections.
Candidates running against Graham meet at forum
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Three of the four candidates trying to defeat Lindsey Graham for his U.S. Senate seat next year gathered in the same place to talk to Republican stalwarts. The First Tuesday Republican Club in Lexington County hosted the candidates. The latest entry into the 2014 primary, Orangeburg attorney Bill Connor touted his military service…
SCE&G agrees bill-adjusting program should end
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Energy provider SCE&G agrees with a state agency that its complicated bill-adjusting program should end. The Electric Weather Normalization Adjustment was designed in 2010 to protect customers against spikes in their bills during extreme weather. But the agency that represents the public in utility issues said last month it’s so complicated, only SCE&G can…
2 in Custody After SC Toddler Shot, Killed
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 40-year-old man is charged with murder after a toddler was killed in a yard in Hartsville and the girl’s mother is accused of lying to police.
Special Election Results: Columbia’s Strong Mayor Referendum
The polls are closed, and voters have come to a decision about how the City of Columbia should be run.
