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Richland deputies supporting Special Olympics race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A bike race scheduled for the weekend is benefiting Special Olympics South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff's Department is taking part in the Inaugural Bojangles Charity Bike Race on Saturday at Sesquicentennial State Park…

Coroner: 2 bodies found in Edisto Island hot tub

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in an Edisto Island hot tub. Police Chief Bill Coffey says his officers were called just before 9 a.m. Friday. They…

Columbia park ranger charged with fondling girls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Columbia city park ranger has been suspended after he was accused of fondling two teenage girls. Police say 65-year-old Edwin Vincent was suspended Tuesday after officials learned he had been arrested Sept. 18…

Orangeburg woman charged in fatal 2012 DUI crash

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An Orangeburg woman has been charged with being under the influence of narcotics in a 2012 car wreck that killed a 77-year-old man. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19JfIme ) that 52-year-old…

SC gearing up for launch of insurance exchange

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Uninsured South Carolinians can begin signing up for health coverage Tuesday through the online marketplace created under the federal health care overhaul. But many residents may have no idea how to do that in…

Gambling machines seized in 2 SC cities

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities have seized gambling machines from two places in South Carolina. On Thursday, officers removed a dozen gambling machines, two ledgers and more than $2,500 in cash from a Columbia home. Police say 64-year-old…

SC agencies getting more than $2M for officers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina law enforcement agencies are sharing more than $2 million in federal funds. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says that the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department is getting more than $1 million to hire 10 officers.…

Food Stamps Changes

If you get assistance to keep food on the table for you and your family you may have to tighten you budget.

SC Audit: Public unaware of state card purchases

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit shows that lawmakers have not approved proposals to allow the public to properly track state employees' use of state-issued credit cards to make small purchases. The Legislative Audit Council also said Tuesday that…

Body found in burned truck in Orangeburg County

SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are trying to determine if a body found shot to death in a burned truck is that of an Orangeburg man reported missing. Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle said an autopsy Tuesday determined…

Federal agency: SC premiums to average about $339

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Premiums in South Carolina for a mid-range health insurance plan accessible next week will be $339 a month on average. That's according to federal figures released Wednesday ahead of the Oct. 1 launch of the online…

Ex-SC teacher sentenced on child porn charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An award-winning composer and former fine arts instructor at a private school in Charleston has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says 61-year-old Fernando Rivas…

Man charged after crash with state trooper on I-26

SANDY RUN, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a man drove for 5 miles with all of his SUV's air bags inflated after slamming into the back of a state trooper's car on Interstate 26. Investigators said 39-year-old Bryan…

SC worst in nation for violence against women

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina ranks worst in the nation for violence against women. A report released Wednesday by the Violence Policy Center puts South Carolina at the top of the list for women murdered by men.…

SC graduates' SAT scores improve 5 points

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's graduating seniors posted higher scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the first time in five years, and more Advanced Placement tests earned students college credit. That's according to data released…

Murder Victims Honored

Dozens of Midlands residents who lost loved ones to murder joined together to honor their memories during a silent march.

Identity Theft Protection

Columbia, SC (The Department Of Consumer Affairs)-The Department of Consumer Affairs wants to make sure consumers are aware of the options available as Protect My ID subscriptions begin to expire.

SC Latino forum focuses on immigration law, health

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health is sponsoring its second forum for the Hispanic and Latino community. University spokesman Jeff Stensland says Thursday's scheduled event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.…

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