Bamberg Co. Sheriff's Dept. awarded Body Armor Grant Assistance
A local Sheriff's office is awarded five new Body Armor Vests thanks to a more than $9 thousand dollar grant
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$5.2 million overhaul to intersection of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue now complete, say county leaders
The $5.2 million overhaul to the intersection of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue is funded by the "Transportation Penny Project" -- bringing an addition of turning lanes, upgraded traffic signals, road resurfacing, and improved crosswalks for pedestrians.
Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band staying in some locations
Good news for anyone heartbroken at Chuck E. Cheese’s decision to largely retire its animatronic bands.
Missing monkey in Colleton County is deceased; was not recaptured alive: Officials
The monkey that was on the loose in Colleton County last week is deceased.
Becky Hill will face 76 counts of misconduct, seeking financial gain at ethics hearing
Becky Hill, the Colleton County clerk of court during Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial, is scheduled to appear before the State Ethics Commission over allegations that she used her position for financial gain.
South Carolina's Supreme Court will soon have no Black justices
For the first time in nearly two decades, all the justices on South Carolina’s Supreme Court are going to be white.
SC lawmakers return to Columbia
The legislative session may have ended but South Carolina lawmakers are back in Columbia.
Walgreens slashes prices on over 1500 products
Walgreens is slashing prices on more than 15-hundred items to lure back inflation-weary shoppers turned off by high prices.
Baby formula maker recalls batch after failing to register formula with FDA
Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling infant formula sold under the names Crecelac and Farmalac.
Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony
The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ended its first day of deliberations without a verdict Wednesday but asked to rehear testimony from key witnesses about the alleged hush money scheme at the heart of the history-making case.
'Are you with me?' Biden and Harris launch Black voter outreach and warn of a second Trump term
President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and saying the winner of this year's White House race will make crucial decisions, including on nominees for the Supreme Court, that could affect the country for decades.
Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause
Hopes for interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve are steadily fading, with a stream of recent remarks by Fed officials underscoring their intention to keep borrowing costs high as long as needed to curb persistently elevated inflation.
Roster sizes, the future of walk-ons and other topics on minds of SEC's football coaches
Southeastern Conference football coaches are bracing for the impact of a potential downsizing of rosters around the NCAA.
RCSD investigates shooting that leaves 4 victims
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting in the Lake Village neighborhood where they have located four victims
Town of Irmo unveils First Responders Memorial, honors anniversary of fallen firefighter
The new monument is located at Irmo Town Park, just off of Columbia Avenue and Carlisle Street and will honor the men and women who serve as firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel.
Worst box office Memorial Day weekend since 1995
Did you go to the movies this weekend? If you answered no, you’re far from alone.
Remote jobs may be a thing of the past
Returning to the office is a battle between workers and managers and guess who’s winning?
Americans feeling better about economy for first time in 4 months
For the first time since January, Americans are feeling better about the economy.
Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s official convention in Chicago in August — a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the November ballot in Ohio and also reduce opportunities for disruptions from protesters.
Judge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida on Tuesday denied prosecutors' request to bar the former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution.
