Suspect Wanted in Attempted Murder
Richland County deputies are looking for a suspect in a recent shooting.
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Mayor Holds Public Safety Forum
After a deadly weekend in the city, mayor Steve Benjamin holds a public forum to discuss solutions.
Treasurer giving away iPads bought by firm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Treasurer Curtis Loftis is distributing iPads to South Carolina schools under a contract with the investment firm running his office’s college savings program. Loftis spokesman Alex Stroman said Thursday the Republican treasurer has handed out 115 iPads at 15 schools over the last two months as part of his financial literacy education efforts. His…
A listing of schools receiving iPads from Loftis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Treasurer Curtis Loftis has distributed iPads at the following schools over the last two months. The devices were bought by an investment firm contracted to run the state’s college savings program. Home schools: âone space€one space”Home School Resource Center, Lexington âone space€one space”Upstate Home School Co-Op, Taylors Private schools: âone space€one space”Mason Preparatory School,…
DHEC: Teen smoking rate in SC dips significantly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” State health officials say a survey of South Carolina teens shows cigarette use among high school students has dropped significantly in the past two years. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that their South Carolina Youth Tobacco Survey found about 15 percent of high school students have smoked. In 2011, nearly…
Deadly Crash In Lexington
Columbia, SC (Lexington Co. Coroner)-Lexington County Coroner Harry O. Harman has identified the individual who was killed in the single-vehicle accident at approximately 12:01 AM on Thursday, November 21st.
Georgetown Fire was Not Arson
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ State investigators have determined a fire that destroyed seven buildings on Georgetown’s waterfront was not intentionally set.
JFK’s Connection to Columbia
Ahead of Friday’s somber 50th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination, we took a look back at his connection to Columbia.
Taboo Owner: “We don’t have any money”
Owner/operator of Taboo, the only X-rated novelties store in the city limits of Columbia says he’s broke, and therefore, needs a financial hardship business license extension.
Vista Lights Brightens The Night
It’s an annual tradition that brings out young and the young at heart for an official kick off to the holidays.
