COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University wants to be tried separately from a former trustee. Attorneys for Eric Robinson argue in court papers filed recently that being tried alongside Jonathan Pinson would “unfairly and irreparably prejudice” their client. Robinson and Pinson have been charged as part of a kickback…
Nelson Mandela has died. The former president of South Africa was 95 years old.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being recognized for bringing manufacturing jobs to South Carolina. During a dinner Thursday in Spartanburg, Haley’s office says she is receiving the 2013 Roger Milliken Defender Of Manufacturing Award from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. Alliance CEO Lewis Gossett says Haley has been aggressive in recruiting new jobs to the state. Since…
Columbia, SC (Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office)-For the second time is as many days, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office responds to a home burglary in East Camden.these two-women…Jessica Nolff and Kayla Leake…are accused of going through the residence and taking a television.Deputies say they were arrested while trying to flee the scene.They add a third suspect who was with them…a man…got…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have pulled a body from the water near a Lowcountry marina.
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving held their annual vigil to remember their loved ones killed by drunk drivers.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina Choir is maintaining a 60-year tradition with its annual Christmas concerts in Columbia. The university’s premier choral group is slated to sing on Friday and Sunday. Their program includes new arrangements of “Silent Night,” ”The First Noel,” ”Rejoice, Rejoice” and other seasonal music. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the first concert…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson, Richland County and a local environmental support group are joining to commemorate the loss of South Carolina soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Army post, the county and Columbia Green are scheduled to dedicate a grove of trees on Friday afternoon. The trees are being planted at Fort Jackson’s main parade field. Post…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice is signing an agreement to keep making urns to hold the unclaimed cremated remains of military veterans. On Friday, DJJ is scheduled to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Missing in America Project. Incarcerated youth in the care of the department and its carpentry program are designing and building…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is marking Arbor Day with a visit to an area elementary school. On Friday, participants including members of the city’s Forestry and Beautification Division staff and the Columbia Garden Club are gathering at Brennan Elementary School. Each year, a Columbia elementary school is chosen for the Arbor Day Program. A speaker comes…
