Columbia Police Investigating Two Deadly Shootings
Police say two people were shot and killed within four hours of each other in Columbia.
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SC AG could settle dispute on Haley reimbursements
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A government watchdog group is continuing to ask Gov. Nikki Haley to refund taxpayers for a trip to North Carolina last June, , contrary to the opinion of South Carolina’s ethics agency.. Attorney General Alan Wilson was asked to weigh in Wednesday on the matter. Haley called an agreement she signed Oct. 4 with…
South Carolina Daybook
Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Sunday, Nov. 17 Nov. 18. 10:30 a.m. SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION âone space€one space” The South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting. A copy of the agenda and meeting materials can be found at www.wcc.sc.gov. Location: 1333 Main Street, 5th Floor, Columbia Contacts: Kim Ballentine (SC Workers Compensation Comm.),…
SC groups promote transgender awareness
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Some organizations in South Carolina are promoting the awareness of transgender struggles and issues with a series of events across the state. On Sunday, SC Equality is one of several groups helping put on a candlelight vigil in Myrtle Beach. A statewide vigil was held Saturday in Columbia, and two other events are…
Relatives won’t be charged in 2-year-old’s death
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say no charges will be filed against relatives of a 2-year-old Rock Hill boy who drowned in a Sumter County pond. Solicitor Ernest A. “Chip” Finney III said Friday he had made that decision after reviewing an investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Coroner Harvin Bullock says Byron Barr died from accidental…
Palmetto Health: Program gets safe milk for NICU
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Organizers say a new partnership will help make sure that newborn babies being treated in intensive care units at some South Carolina hospitals will have a safe, steady supply of breast milk. On Monday, officials with Palmetto Health are announcing the formation of the Palmetto Health Donor Milk Program. Hospital officials say they are partnering with…
Police Search for Hit and Run Suspect
Columbia police are looking for the driver of a car they say hit a pedestrian and kept going.
Body Found in Lancaster County
Investigators are trying to determine the identity of a discovered over the weekend.
Shooting Suspect Search
Columbia Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous.
AG Wilson helps with baseball-themed youth program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several groups are again teaming up for a program that aims to use baseball to keep Columbia-area teens safe and off the streets. At MeadowLake Park on Monday, Attorney General Alan Wilson is working with organizations including the Columbia Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for Badges for Baseball. The program serves at-risk Columbia…
