Benjamin Re-elected, Not Everyone is Happy
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin holds his post for a second term; although, one Columbia woman, whose son was savagely beaten in downtown Columbia, has no love for the mayor.
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Memorial for 4 Killed in Unsolved SC Shooting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Family and friends of four people killed in an unsolved shooting at a Spartanburg County motorcycle shop are gathering to remember the victims on the 10th anniversary of the crime.
SC advocates for elderly push for advocacy program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Advocates for South Carolina’s elderly are urging legislators to create a statewide program of volunteers who work in court for abused, neglected and exploited adults. After hearing from supporters, a legislative committee voted Wednesday to recommend a bill putting the state Office on Aging in charge of coordinating the volunteer corps for vulnerable adults. The state…
Richland County sheriff: Gangs are in Columbia bar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he sent his deputies to Columbia’s bar district and found out the area has a serious gang problem. Lott says he sent both uniformed and undercover officers to Columbia’s Five Points on Oct. 26. He says the officers found a number of gang members hanging out at a…
The Veronica saga continues
Charleston , SC (Associated Press)-A South Carolina couple…who won a lengthy custody battle over the girl who we have come to know as Baby Veronica…is dealing with the justice system…yet again.Attorneys representing Matt and Melanie Capobianco have filed paperwork seeking one-million dollars in legal fees. They are going after The Cherokee Nation and Veronica’s biological father…Dusten Brown…who is a member…
Lott: Gang Problem in Five Points
Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Leon Lott announced his department’s efforts to stop crime in Five Points.
Racing to the Finish
The Boston Marathon rocked the world, but now one local runner who survived it is using the Governor’s cup to help her get back on track.
Authorities: Fatal fire may have been electrical
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a fatal fire in Orangeburg County may have been started by power cords. Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle tells The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg (http://bit.ly/189YYmE ) that the fire early Wednesday near Santee claimed the life of 44-year-old Trevor McCoy. Firefighting crews arrived to find the fire had engulfed the shed-type building with…
North Augusta man shot to death at home
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Aiken County officials say a North Augusta man has been shot and died after a domestic dispute at his home. Coroner Tim Carlton says 31-year-old Christopher Rowley was pronounced dead at Georgia Regents Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Carlton said the shooting occurred during a domestic dispute around 2 p.m….
Amazon Begins Seasonal Hiring in W. Columbia
Good news on the job front in the Midlands.
