Students Who Integrated USC Return, Retrace Steps
Two of the three students who dared to break down the walls of segregation, returned to the same University that had denied hundreds others in prior years
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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…
School Bus Carrying Elementary Students in Accident
An accident involving a school bus and another vehicle has closed a portion of US 1 near Lugoff-Elgin High School.
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…
Neighbors React After Body Found on the Side of the Road
A body found near the intersection of Center and McFadden Streets has some living nearby speaking out.
'Criminal Element' Targeted for 'Impeding' Homeless Progress
As the City of Columbia prepares to open its 24-hour emergency homeless shelter, those working to make sure the homeless get the help they need want to make sure suspected criminals stay out of the way.
Affordable Health Care Forum
It's a health care plan signed into law back in 2010, but it's still surrounded by questions from area residents.
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…
Deputies: Thieves Targeting Dodge Vehicles
Richland County deputies are looking for a suspect who they say has a particular taste when it comes to breaking into cars.
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…
Parents Charged with Homicide by Child Abuse
Two West Columbia parents are accused in their infant child's death in what investigators call extreme indifference to human life.
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.
United Airlines Honoring Glitched Ticket Prices
United Airlines says it will honor the tickets it accidentally gave away for free.
Gunshot Victim is 1st Rock Hill Homicide in 2013
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a 34-year-old man has been shot to death in Rock Hill.
'Curing Kids Cancer' Donates $50,000 to Childhood Cancer Research
Friday, 'Curing Kids Cancer,' donated a $50,000 check to Palmetto Health Children's Hospital to aid in childhood cancer research.
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…
SC volunteers work on dolls for deployed military
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Volunteers are gathering to build and decorate anti-stress "Dang-It Dolls" for military servicemen and women. Organizer Carol Davis says Saturday's workshop is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cayce…
