Zinah Jennings Indicted, Mother Speaks Out
According to the Richland Co. Solicitor’s Office, Zinah Jennings, mother of missing Midlands toddler Amir Jennings, has been indicted on one count of unlawful conduct towards a child.
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Senators advance budget with higher pay raises
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has unanimously advanced a budget that provides higher raises to state workers, pays for long-deferred maintenance at all public colleges and spends more money on special needs students.
Columbia mayor, federal officials named in lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and federal officials are accused in a lawsuit of conspiring to fire a local Housing and Urban Development official who alleged the city was misusing federal funds for the city’s low-income residents.
USC purchases buildings, land from SC ETV
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has purchased two buildings and more than six acres of land from from South Carolina ETV.
SC Senate effort to put candidates on ballots dead
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate effort to put candidates back on June primary ballots is dead.
Ex-Columbia cop says she was discriminated against
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A high-ranking Columbia police officer fired over the handling of the investigation into a missing state lobbyist says she was discriminated against because she is a woman.
Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People:Coach Frank Martin
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – He’s the newest Head Coach at the University of South Carolina, and best known for his intimidating glare on the basketball court.
Same Sex Marriage Reaction
President Barack Obama’s Recent stance on same sex marriage has opponents and supporters on the controversial issue speaking out.
Ex-Columbia Cop Says She Was Discriminated Against
A high-ranking Columbia police officer fired over the handling of the investigation into a missing state lobbyist says she was discriminated against because she is a woman.
Senate panel advances private school choice bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill giving tax breaks to parents who send their children to private school or educate them at home has advanced in the Senate.
