Local Blues Legend Wins Highest Honor in Folk Arts
Local Blues Legend Drink Small, the Blues Doctor, is one of the 2015 N-E-A National Heritage Fellows. The Honor is the highest in the folk arts medium.
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Lawsuit challenges college regulations for in-state tuition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit accuses South Carolina of unconstitutionally denying college scholarships to resident U.S. citizens and forcing them to pay out-of-state tuition.
DHEC to review approval for offshore seismic testing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of the Board of Health and Environmental Control this week take another look at the conditional approval given by the DHEC staff for seismic testing for oil and natural gas off the South Carolina coast.
Be ready for anything this hurricane season
NOAA predicts a below-average season for Atlantic Coast hurricanes, but the South Carolina Emergency Management Division says you need to prepare for the worst.
Advocates Weigh-In on Domestic Violence Law
South Carolina ranks second in the nation for women killed by men. However, this year lawmakers have made changes, signing a domestic violence bill last week.
Riverbanks Zoo to unveil new exhibits
It's not black bears but grizzly bears and river otters that you will be seeing more of right here in the Midlands.
Pilot study shows $12M in savings among 4 school districts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A pilot study of four public school districts in South Carolina shows they could collectively save roughly $12 million over five years through efficiencies.
Richland County drivers deal with road closure
Drivers need to navigate around a road closure in Richland County.
SC's fiscal year to start without a state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will almost certainly start the fiscal year July 1 without a budget.
Mayor Benjamin Declares June 21 "Make Music Day"
It's official. Tuesday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the designation of June 21 as "Make Music Day"
Richland Two hosts job fair
You may want to give your resume a quick update.
SC Coroner: Man shot woman to death before killing himself
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County authorities say a Batesburg-Leesville man shot a woman to death before killing himself.
"Before I Die" wall coming to West Columbia
The global public art installation will be set up in Riverfront Park for a month starting in August.
Police locate man missing from mental health facility
A man has been found in Columbia after police say he left a mental health facility because of an argument with a worker.
Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Visits South Carolina
On Monday, Rick Perry made a campaign stop in Columbia.
Ex-Texas Gov. Perry making campaign trip to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is making a trip to South Carolina on the heels of his official entry into the 2016 presidential race.
Shooting outside home sends man to hospital
There's an investigation underway into a drive-by shooting in Richland County.
Boil water advisories
There are two boil water advisories in effect.
Police Officer Indicted in Walter Scott Shooting
SC Solicitor announces indictment has been handed down by a state Grand Jury against former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager for murder.
Tuomey hospital chooses longtime employee as new CEO
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The Board of Directors at Tuomey Healthcare System has chosen a longtime employee to be the Sumter hospital's new acting president and CEO.
