Town of Chapin celebrates Labor Day
The 36th Annual Labor Day Festival and Parade in Chapin got underway Monday.
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Many children returned to school without Common Core results
With new backpacks, pens and pencils and clothes, millions of children are back in school or heading there after summer vacation. Many are excited, some are anxious — and still waiting for the results of the new tests they took last spring aligned to the Common Core academic standards.
March participants say Haley has more to learn about race
A pastor affiliated with the church where nine black members were gunned down says South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is misguided when she talks about the state having racial harmony.
Road Safety Checkpoints set up for Labor Day
State Troopers are working Monday to make sure Labor day is a safe one on South Carolina highways. Safety checkpoints are being manned across the state.
SC Corrections Director defends prison industries program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some civil rights leaders say South Carolina and other states that use inmate work programs to help private companies are practicing a modern form of slavery.
Chapin-Newberry American Legion world champions honored
The Newberry and Chapin communities hosted a celebration of the Chapin-Newberry American Legion baseball national championship team on Sunday.
Columbia man killed in moped crash
A 58-year-old man died in a moped accident early Sunday morning on Lower Richland Boulevard in Columbia.
Driver flees after fatal crash in Rembert
Police are looking for the driver in a crash that killed a pedestrian in Rembert Saturday.
Film that explores racial reconciliation airing on SCETV
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A documentary that asks whether black and white South Carolinians can face the state's racially discriminatory past and lead the nation to reconciliation debuts on South Carolina Educational Television this week.
Fines down in South Carolina; officials don't know why
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is collecting less in fines, but officials say they aren't sure why.
Columbia artist to paint Pinckney's Statehouse portrait
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have picked a Columbia artist to paint the portrait of the late Sen. Clementa Pinckney that will be placed in the Senate chamber.
Troopers Out in Full Force for Labor Day
State Troopers are out in full force to ensure safety on the roada this Labor day.
Red Cross needs blood donations over holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets this holiday weekend.
Man's body found in river in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Police in Asheville are trying to determine the cause of death for a man whose body was found in the French Broad River.
State Medicaid agency reviewing potential fraud by providers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is reviewing dozens of providers for possible fraud after payments for certain behavioral health services skyrocketed.
Task force meeting to discuss S. Carolina human trafficking
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group empaneled to discuss ways to combat human trafficking in South Carolina is holding a meeting.
Marriage Equality Activists on Action of Kentucky Court Clerk
Marriage equality activists speak out about Kentucky court clerk denying marriage licenses to same sex couples.
D-HEC Denies CWS Permit Renwal Request
Friday the Department of Health and Environmental Control denied Carolina Water Services request for a permit renewal for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
Former CPD Officer Charged
A former Columbia Police officer is in jail after a fight outside a Richland County nightclub Monday.
Gov. Haley leading delegation to Germany for auto show
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is leading a nine-day economic development trip to Sweden and Germany to recruit jobs in the automotive industry.
Restaurant Burglary Suspect Sought
The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.
Sanders to Host Town Hall
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will travel back to the Palmetto State next week as he makes his case as to why he should be the country's next president.
Man struck, killed by Amtrak Train
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says one person is dead after being struck by a train near Fontaine and Two Notch Roads Friday morning.
CPD conducting safety checkpoints for holiday weekend
Motorists will see a heavy police presence on the roadways this Labor Day weekend.
Retailers Ready for the Return of Football Season
Gamecock fans packed Columbia bars Thursday night, ready to cheer on their team and start the season off with a win. The fans weren't the only ones ready for the return of Gamecock football.
