Identity Theft Protection
Columbia, SC (The Department Of Consumer Affairs)-The Department of Consumer Affairs wants to make sure consumers are aware of the options available as Protect My ID subscriptions begin to expire.
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Natural Gas Leak Catches Fire
Flames fly high in Downtown Columbia after a natural gas leak takes a dangerous turn.
SC Latino forum focuses on immigration law, health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health is sponsoring its second forum for the Hispanic and Latino community. University spokesman Jeff Stensland says Thursday’s scheduled event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Richland County Public Library in downtown Columbia. Stensland says topics include immigration laws in South Carolina and immigration…
Fort Jackson schedules 6-hour tour for public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The one-star general in command at Fort Jackson outside Columbia is inviting members of the public to visit the basic training installation and chow down with the soldiers. Army spokesman Pat Jones says Brig. Gen. Bradley Becker is inviting the public to tour the Army’s largest training base on Oct. 31. Those who register for the…
Lexington County firefighter charged with burglary
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County firefighter has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested on burglary charges. Fifty-seven-year-old Ben Tillman Crider Jr. of Swansea was charged earlier this week with second-degree burglary and petit larceny of less than $2,000. County administrator Joe Mergo says Crider is a paid firefighter and is on leave. Crider is accused of…
Writer Nikky Finney speaks on literature at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Poet and National Book Award winner Nikky Finney is scheduled to discuss black Southern writers in an address at the University of South Carolina. University spokeswoman Peggy Binette says Finney is speaking at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the School of Law auditorium. The Conway native joined the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences…
Manufacturing Company Bringing Jobs to Richland Co.
Dayton Rogers, a full-service metal forming supplier, announced today it will open a new production facility in Richland County.
Website Helps You Learn More About Affordable Care Act
Ahead of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, the federal government is assisting you with a website.
Hundreds of Midlands Students Lack Tdap Vaccine
Although the Midlands school year is well underway, there are hundreds of students enrolled who have not been appropriately immunized as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and South Carolina law.
Attorney General/Facebook to host Internet Safety Forum
Attorney General Alan Wilson and representatives from Facebook will host Internet safety forums across South Carolina.
