Homeless couple: Man shot their dog in Sumter park
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Police say no charges will be filed against a man who shot a dog in a Sumter park.
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Family, Neighbors React to Double Shooting
Family members of one of two male victims gunned down Friday morning at a house near downtown Columbia turn to each other for comfort, as Richland County deputies search for answers.
SC receives 350 children caught at US border
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New federal data show at least 350 children caught at the U.S. border this year have been sent to stay with relatives or other sponsors in South Carolina.
Woman, 26, drowns in Fairfield County quarry
MITFORD, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 26-year-old woman has drowned in a Fairfield County quarry after she hit a tree while jumping into the water.
Two Dead, Two in Custody Following Shooting
Richland County deputies say two men in their 20's were found shot to death inside a home on Bluff Rd.
Boykin to lead agency overseeing employee benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leadership at the South Carolina agency that manages public workers' retirement benefits and health insurance has come full circle.
4th annual Guardians of the Night 5K
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hitting the pavement Saturday night in support of its four-legged deputies.
Millions in insurance rebates coming to Carolinas
Millions of dollars in health insurance rebates will be coming to consumers in South Carolina and North Carolina from companies the government says spent too much of premium dollars on profits and red tape last year.
Routine maintenance to close Maxcy Gregg Pool
We have a reminder that will keep some local swimmers out of the water.
2 Men Dead, 1 Injured in SC Truck Rollover
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Two men have died and a third has been flown to a Columbia hospital after a truck rolled over and ignited in flames in Sumter County.
Crash In Sumter Kills Two And Injures One
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) Two men have died and a third has been flown to a Columbia hospital after a truck rolled over and ignited in flames in Sumter County. Emergency responders found one man apparently thrown from the vehicle who was declared dead at the scene. Coroner Harvin Bullock said a second man appeared to have been trapped in the backseat. He also was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Half Billion Dollars in Development Coming to the Vista
Construction is underway in the Vista as half a billion dollars worth of development is coming to the hospitality district.
Ervin's spot on November ballot confirmed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission has certified Tom Ervin's spot on the November ballot as a petition candidate for governor.
2 men dead, 1 injured in SC truck rollover
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two men have died and a third has been flown to a Columbia hospital after a truck rolled over and ignited in flames in Sumter County.
Hopkins residents present petition over sewer project
Some residents in Hopkins are raising a stink about a proposed sewer project in lower Richland County.
DSS: 200 more workers needed to improve caseload
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A deputy director at the Department of Social Services says the agency needs 200 more employees to reach goals for worker caseloads.
Free Shred Day
Shred 360, along with Harvest Hope Food Bank is hosting a Free Shred day on Wednesday, July 30.
West Point professor to hold talk on Westmoreland
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A history professor from the U.S. Military Academy is slated to discuss his book about Vietnam and the late Gen. William Westmoreland.
Orangeburg County officials identify body
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County officials have identified a body found off Interstate 95 near Holly Hill earlier this month.
Midlands Bridge to Close for a Year
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say they plan to replace the bridge on South Lafayette Dr. (US 15) near Sumter in Sumter County. It's a project they say will take 16 months.
DSS Wants to Hire 202 Employees
The Department of Social Services is looking to hire 202 new employees in order to help keep their children-to-caseworker goal ratio.
Air Algerie plane disappears from radar
Authorities say a flight operated by Air Algerie carrying 110 passengers and a crew of six has disappeared from the radar on a flight from Burkina Faso to Algiers.
DHEC holding info session on EPA plans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental regulators are planning to hold a public meeting to talk about new federal regulations for power plants.
Celebrating 90th birthday of Columbia native turned star
The Nickelodeon Theatre is getting ready to celebrate the 90th birthday of an Oscar-winning director and choreographer from Columbia.
University of SCarolina players to urge reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina men's basketball team wants kids to take an interest in reading.
