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Sheriff: Father killed son, wedged body in bridge

ABBEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man is accused of murdering his son and then leaving the young man's body wedged in a bridge over the Little River. The Anderson Independent Mail reported Friday (http://bit.ly/1bOcHCk ) that Tony Vernon…

PPP agents help with weekend security in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Agents from South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services are fanning out in Columbia over the next two weekends. Director Kela Thomas says some of her agents will be in Five Points on Saturday…

Richland deputies flipping pancakes, raising money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in Richland County are participating in a pancake breakfast to raise money for the Sheriff's Foundation. On Saturday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is participating in the "Stacks for Change" breakfast at FATZ Cafe…

2 Columbia men dead in separate shootings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Columbia police are investigating the deaths of two young men in separate shootings. Three people were shot around 8:45 p.m. Friday in the 700 div of Martha Street. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says…

SC AG could settle dispute on Haley reimbursements

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A government watchdog group is continuing to ask Gov. Nikki Haley to refund taxpayers for a trip to North Carolina last June, , contrary to the opinion of South Carolina's ethics agency.. Attorney General…

South Carolina Daybook

Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Sunday, Nov. 17 Nov. 18. 10:30 a.m. SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION âone space€one space” The South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting. A copy of the agenda and meeting…

SC groups promote transgender awareness

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Some organizations in South Carolina are promoting the awareness of transgender struggles and issues with a series of events across the state. On Sunday, SC Equality is one of several groups helping put…

Relatives won't be charged in 2-year-old's death

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say no charges will be filed against relatives of a 2-year-old Rock Hill boy who drowned in a Sumter County pond. Solicitor Ernest A. "Chip" Finney III said Friday he had made that…

Palmetto Health: Program gets safe milk for NICU

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Organizers say a new partnership will help make sure that newborn babies being treated in intensive care units at some South Carolina hospitals will have a safe, steady supply of breast milk. On Monday, officials with…

Shooting Suspect Search

Columbia Police are asking for the public's help searching for a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous.

AG Wilson helps with baseball-themed youth program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several groups are again teaming up for a program that aims to use baseball to keep Columbia-area teens safe and off the streets. At MeadowLake Park on Monday, Attorney General Alan Wilson is working with organizations…

Ex-SC State trustee wants wiretap evidence tossed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina State University trustee facing charges including racketeering and wire fraud in a public corruption investigation wants wiretap evidence thrown out. Attorneys for Jonathan Pinson say in court documents filed late last week…

Live Monitoring of Security Cameras in Effect

In ongoing efforts to reduce and prevent crime, the Columbia Police Department, along with Statewide Security Systems, is using physical manpower to monitor security cameras in various areas of the city.

Haley ally backs Sheheen's magistrate bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” As Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign criticized her Democratic opponent for arguing cases before magistrates he helps put in office, one of her allies backed his proposal for ending the practice. Attorney Leighton Lord told…

Turkey Shortage

Columbia, SC (CNN)-The star of your thanksgiving meal may be a little skimpy this year.There is a shortage of large, fresh butterball turkeys.It's all because some farmers...who supply the company...couldn't get their turkeys to plump up sufficiently.So, fresh ones over…

USC, Clemson facing off in annual blood drive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual football matchup between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina is still more than a week away, but the two schools are dueling this week for a good cause. All week long, the…

SC Supreme Court hears cruise ship lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether cruises constitute a public nuisance and violate zoning ordinances in Charleston. On Tuesday, the court mulls arguments from entities including the Preservation Society of Charleston and the…

Columbia police holding town hall meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's interim police chief is holding a town hall meeting to talk about crime in South Carolina's capital city. Chief Ruben Santiago is partnering with the North Columbia Business Association for a meeting on Tuesday at…

Budding business students compete with pitches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Student teams from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina are set to compete for prizes and support for their startups. The business plan competition is scheduled for Tuesday at 6…

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