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Owens Air Exercise Thursday

Columbia, SC (South Carolina Air National Guard)- The South Carolina Air National Guard is conducting an air defense exercise September 12th in the vicinity of Owens Field, Columbia.As part of the routine exercise, fighter jets assigned to the SCANG’s 169th…

Strong Mayor Vote Passes

A soecial meeting was held for City Council Members to vote for the change in goverment to "strong Mayor" would appear on the November ballot.

USO SC holds fundraising dinner, silent auction

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Those wishing to offer support for the nation's military and their families in South Carolina are holding a fundraising dinner. The USO South Carolina dinner and silent auction is scheduled for Thursdayl. The event helps the…

SC in another contract dispute on overdue system

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's long-overdue computer system for tracking deadbeat parents still is not working, as contract disputes continue and federal fines exceed $100 million. The Greenville News reported (http://grnol.co/1b9A8Js ) the state has canceled its contract with…

Group sues over SC public school event at chapel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A humanist group has sued over a Greenville County public school's decision to hold its 5th-grade graduation ceremonies at a Christian university. The American Humanist Association on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Mountain…

Flu outbreak at state prison in Lancaster County

KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Several prison dorms have been locked down and weekend visitation canceled after a flu outbreak at a state prison in Lancaster County. Authorities said Thursday that at least 36 prisoners and employees at Kershaw…

2 Die in Berkeley County Police Chase Wreck

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the driver of a car and his passenger died in a crash during a police chase after they refused to stop at a traffic checkpoint in Berkeley County.

Biden Will Visit Charleston

Columbia, SC (Associated Press)- The Vice President still plans to make a stop in South Carolina, even after The White House announced he was canceling a trip to Panama.Monday, Joe Biden will visit Charleston and Savannah, Georgia.He is also expected…

Man's body found beside road in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police suspect foul play in the death of a man whose body was found beside a road. Police say the man's body was found shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday. Officials have not yet identified the…

Man found dead in West Columbia apartment fire

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine what caused an apartment fire that killed a man in West Columbia. Authorities said the blaze started around 8 p.m. Thursday at the Granby Oaks Apartments and destroyed eight units…

Cops: Woman killed in drug deal in Aiken County

WAGENER, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a woman has been shot and killed during a drug deal in Aiken County. Deputies say a woman called 911 around 9:45 p.m. Thursday to report her friend had been shot. Authorities…

Breaking the Sickle Cell Cycle, One Step at a Time

The James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Walk will be held to honor children, adults and families who are living with sickle cell disease and to raise money for the James R. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Couple charged after 13-month-old child's death

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Lexington County deputies say they have charged a father and mother with homicide by child abuse after their 13-motnh-old daughter died from malnutrition and dehydration. Investigators say the child weighed just over 9…

SC school district tries to reach dropout students

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg school district is trying to get students who have dropped out of high school back in the classroom. School District Five's office of dropout prevention is holding a walk Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to…

Lee County Cotton Festival has 5K, parade, pageant

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The South Carolina Cotton Museum is working with the Lee County Chamber of Commerce to put on a Cotton Festival this weekend. The Item of Sumter reports (http://bit.ly/13TuPWX ) that Saturday's event in Bishopville…

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