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Former UN ambassador Young marks USC integration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young is helping the University of South Carolina mark the 50th anniversary of the school’s desegregation. The events Wednesday recall Sept. 11, 1963, when Robert Anderson, James Solomon and Henrie Monteith enrolled in classes on the Columbia campus. The two young men and one woman peacefully signed up for…

West Columbia Shooting

Columbia, SC (West Columbia Police Department)- The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place around the 400 block of Sunset Boulevard on September 9, 2013 at approximately 6p.m.

Decorated US navy surgeon to speak at 9/11 dinner

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A decorated U.S. Navy surgeon is sharing his story at a Sept. 11 anniversary dinner. Dr. Richard Jadick is the keynote speaker at a sold-out event Wednesday in Columbia that’s raising money for Lexington Medical Center’s health care programs. Jadick earned the Bronze Star with a combat “V” for valor for saving approximately 30 Marines during…

USC marks 50th year of university’s integration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two of the three students who integrated South Carolina’s flagship university 50 years ago are retracing their steps. Robert Anderson, James Solomon and Henrie Monteith became the university’s first African-American students since reconstruction on Sept. 11, 1963. Anderson died in 2009, but the others are taking part in several commemorative events to mark the anniversary on…

SC lawyers offering wills help to first responders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some law firms in South Carolina are teaming up to help first responders with their estate planning. Attorneys from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and McAngus Goudelock & Courie are offering free services on Wednesday to commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks. Through the Nelson Mullins Wills for Heroes programs, first responders from Richland County can get…

Speakers honor first responders at Sept. 11 event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the Columbia area are honoring the fallen firefighters, law enforcement personnel, K-9 troopers and U.S. military men and women on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Wednesday’s event takes place at 5 p.m. at the memorial to the fallen next to Columbia’s Metropolitan Visitors Center. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and South…