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SC treasured tree nominations sought by Nov. 15

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The city of Columbia wants nominations for "treasured trees" to preserve those that have special value to the Midlands. The trees may be located on public or private property in the greater Columbia metropolitan…

Great white shark returns to Carolinas coast

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 3,500-pound great white shark has returned to the Carolina coastline. A ping from a satellite tag on the 16-foot-long shark showed Mary Lee was just off the coast in Murrells Inlet on…

Many insured SC residents must buy new health plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Nearly a month into the health care rollout, at least one group tasked with helping South Carolina's uninsured sign up for coverage in 2014 hasn't been able to assist anyone through the problem-riddled federal…

2-hour standoff ends with domestic violence arrest

CASSATT, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a 30-year-old man who shot at a mother and her infant daughter was arrested following a two-hour standoff with Kershaw County Sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Jim Matthews said in a release Sunday that…

Officials participate in domestic violence meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state representative from Columbia is sponsoring a town hall meeting on domestic violence. Democratic state Rep. Mia McLeod is holding the meeting Monday at Ridge View High School. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Solicitor…

Woman's body found in Saluda River

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Anderson County sheriff's deputies say the body of a missing Piedmont woman has been found in the Saluda River. Deputies says the body of 23-year-old Anna J. Mosley was found Sunday afternoon just below a dam…

Some Midlands voters go to polls this week

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Some Midlands voters go to the polls this week to fill an unexpired term for a state House seat. The District 93 seat became vacant when Democrat Harry L. Ott Jr. of St. Matthews stepped…

DHEC gets $1M for breast, cervical cancer tests

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health department is getting more money to offer screenings for breast and cervical cancer. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Monday that it had received a $1 million grant. DHEC offers the…

Candidate Drops out of Mayor's Race

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Larry Sypolt announced Monday that he has ended his campaign for mayor of Columbia.   Sypolt made the announcement Monday afternoon at Columbia Police Dept. head quarters along side current mayor, and Sypolt's former opponent Steve Benjamin.  …

NY Firearms Company Relocating to SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials say a New York-based company that makes firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment is relocating its headquarters in Dorchester County.

Parents:Get your Kids Vaccinated For The Flu

Columbia, SC (Centers For Disease Control And Prevention)-The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention has a message for parents. It's urging you to get your kids vaccinated for the flu.

Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Palmetto Health Richland is offering a program that could help you monitor your breast health without costing you a dime.

SC sheriff arrests 40 in 3-month anti-drug sweep

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has wrapped up a three-month investigation into illegal drug activity with the arrests of 40 men and women. The Item of Sumter reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1bywC7K ) that complaints from residents in…

Lexington sheriff's deputy shoots suspect

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputy has shot and killed a Lexington man at a home where shots had been reported. Officers were called to the home around 1 p.m. Monday. One of the officers entered…

Literary festival hears from author Cassandra King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fall literary festival at the University of South Carolina is wrapping up with a presentation by author Cassandra King. During the festival, writers come to the Columbia campus to read from their work, talk with…

GOP director leaves to become Loftis' spokesman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party has left to become a spokesman for state Treasurer Curtis Loftis. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/196obC3 ) that Alex Stroman left his role with the state GOP…

Sheheen criticizes Haley on hacking anniversary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is using the anniversary of Gov. Nikki Haley's announcement that a massive hacking had exposed South Carolinians' personal information to take Haley to task on what's sure to be a familiar campaign…

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