2 Killed in US 17 Crash in SC near Savannah
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Two people have died following a two-car crash on U.S. 17 on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River in Jasper County.
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Local Grocery Stores to Undergo Transformation
It’s a swap that could affect your next trip to the grocery store.
Black Farmers Association meeting in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association is targeting the future of its membership as it meets in South Carolina’s capital city. President John Boyd says the 23rd annual meeting scheduled to starts Friday is also trying to get black youth interested in farming. The two-day conference will also commemorate payments going out to black farmers under a…
SC schools show improvement on state report cards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More of South Carolina’s public schools and districts received “excellent” ratings again this year, as test scores and the graduation rate improved. The state Department of Education released data Friday showing that 50 of the state’s 82 districts achieved the top two ratings of “excellent” or “good” on 2013 state report cards. That compares to 42…
Columbia bar owner faces closure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The owner of a Columbia nightclub that the sheriff says is a hangout for gang members says he could be forced to close. Justin Kershner of The Library nightclub says he was told by the state revenue department that he must pay $18,000 in back taxes by 2 p.m. Friday or give up his permits to…
Democrat Joyce Dickerson challenging US Sen. Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is kicking off her campaign to challenge U.S. Sen. Tim Scott in 2014. The State reports (http://bit.ly/HNjumd ) that the Democrat said during a news conference Friday that she wanted to be “elected,” not “selected” for the position. Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Scott, a Republican, to serve when Jim DeMint resigned…
‘Angels’ Await Adoption for Holidays
The Salvation Army and ABC Columbia are teaming up once again to help make sure children who might not otherwise have a merry Christmas get a chance to do so.
Fire Reported at Columbia Apartment Complex
Crews are surveying damage after flames ripped through an apartment complex Friday night in northwest Columbia.
Recount Reaffirms Lexington Mayoral Race Results
It’s official. The Town of Lexington is getting a new mayor.
Veteran’s Day At The State Museum
Columbia, SC (The State Museum)- The State Museum is saying “thank you” to veterans and the military this weekend. In celebration of Veterans Day, the museum will offer free general admission to retired and active military members tomorrow through Monday. There will also be special military-themed activities at the museum through the weekend. Categories: Local News, News
