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SC investment board to take up bullying report

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that invests pension money for South Carolina workers is calling a special meeting to deal with bullying. The Retirement System Investment Commission is meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday in downtown Columbia to discuss a report on abusive bullying and improper communication with the commission’s staff. The agenda for the meeting doesn’t give any details…

Bamberg school bus catches on fire; no injuries

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/17tDP5I ) that the bus began burning at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. District Superintendent Phyllis Schwarting says the driver and students were able to get off the bus safely. Officials say the fire seems…

Columbia walking to prevent domestic violence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Columbia is putting on a walk to raise awareness of the need to prevent domestic violence. South Carolina’s capital city is scheduled to host the 7th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence at Finlay Park on Saturday. Organizers say the free walk is in support of people struggling with the issue and reminds others never…

Richland County discussing neighborhood planning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials scheduled to host a meeting about neighborhood planning. The county is putting on its 9th annual Neighborhood Planning Conference on Saturday. The event features fair housing, matching grant successes, community gardening and dealing with difficult neighborhood issues. The daylong conference is free to the public. This year’s keynote speaker is Ellen Dunham-Jones, author…

Myrtle Beach body is unidentified after 5 months

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Police are pretty certain the well-kept middle-aged woman with the dolphin tattoo on her leg came to Myrtle Beach to die, but they can’t figure out who she is. Authorities say she was found in the ocean on May 25. Rescuers tried CPR, but she died at the hospital. Myrtle Beach Police say she…

SC NAACP leader’s trial scheduled for December

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The trial for the leader of the South Carolina NAACP on a misdemeanor charge is now scheduled for Dec. 9 Lonnie Randolph’s attorney said Municipal Court Judge Steedley Bogan set the court date Friday. The trial was expected to begin next week. The 63-year-old Randolph is charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest. Officers reported…