Officials: Three Injured in Columbia House Fire
The Columbia Fire Department says a house fire has sent a mother and her son to the hospital.
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SC State Museum Celebrates 25 Years
You’re invited to a special birthday party Saturday.
Pawmetto Lifeline Partners with Irmo Police for Training
After the reported shooting of a family pet, Pawmetto Lifeline is partnering with the Irmo Police Department to train officers on dog behavior.
SC barbecue family focusing on the future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The family that runs several Columbia-area barbecue restaurants is no longer flying the Confederate flag. The State reports (http://bit.ly/H8a04Y ) Saturday that the last two Confederate flags that flew outside Maurice’s BBQ restaurants in the Midlands came down quietly a couple of months ago. Maurice Bessinger raised flags at his nine restaurants in Columbia…
South Carolina Daybook
BC-SC–Daybook South Carolina Daybook Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Saturday, Oct. 26 No Scheduled Events. The AP, Columbia, S.C. Categories: Local News, News
Agencies throughout SC round up prescription drugs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities around South Carolina are helping prevent prescription drug abuse by rounding up unwanted medicines. Various law enforcement agencies across the state are offering people places where they can safely dispose of expired, unused prescription drugs. The service scheduled for Saturday is free, and officers say no questions will be asked. Local agencies are…
SC first responders compete in games
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First responders in South Carolina have an opportunity to show off their skills this weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association is putting on the 2013 First Responders Games at White Knoll High School. Chief Deputy Keith Kirchner of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is president of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers…
3rd Army recognizes its Medal of Honor recipients
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A new Hall of Heroes recognizes the 24 soldiers of the Third Army to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The hall at the Third Army’s headquarters at Shaw Air Force Base features 24 plaques detailing each recipient’s award. The Item of Sumter reports (http://bit.ly/16CoVQA ) that 23 of the recipients…
Five Points continues to work to improve safety in wake of shooting
The Five points association says in a statement: It has continued to have many progressive conversations this week, as we have continued our efforts in working towards making our hospitality district safer.
SC treasured tree nominations sought by Nov. 15
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The city of Columbia wants nominations for “treasured trees” to preserve those that have special value to the Midlands. The trees may be located on public or private property in the greater Columbia metropolitan area. Anyone may make a nomination, which is due by Nov. 15. The trees are considered for their size, association…
