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Low pay, too little staff contribute to high turnover of SC election officials
COLUMBIA — Less than two weeks into his role as interim election director of Aiken County, Michael Bond was running his first election. The county’s longtime elections director, Cynthia Holland, retired effective May 23. There was a special election in the first week of June. Then the statewide primaries the next week. At the end […]
Triangle Pharmacy Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
On Thursday, August 15th, Triangle Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment celebrated its Grand Re-Opening, marking a new chapter in its long-standing history within the Triangle City community. Originally founded in 1953 by pharmacist Jennings Stroud, Triangle Pharmacy quickly became a local staple. The business was later passed down to Jennings’...
New Orangeburg County courthouse project expected to break ground in Spring 2025
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — The county of Orangeburg began demolition for the site of its new courthouse last September. Now the county says they are in their final steps before construction begins. Angel Howell is the administrative services division director for Orangeburg County. She says progress is well underway.
'Everything happened in the blink of an eye:' Kroger employees describe the moments after a man opened fire in parking lot
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in the shooting incident that took place outside of the Kroger Marketplace on Roberts Branch Parkway, off Farrow Road, on Sunday afternoon. Whitney Gist had just started shopping at the Kroger on Killian Road at Roberts Branch Parkway...
Woman accidentally shoots cousin during dispute, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A woman is out on bond in connection to a fatal shooting on King Street in Columbia. Tamara Anderson, 39, is accused of accidentally shooting her cousin, Eugene Bell, Jr., 32, on August 17 during a verbal altercation between her and an acquaintance, according to officials with the Columbia Police Department (CPD).
City leaders say new $20 million project will make it easier to access, enjoy riverfront
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — New plans are underway to improve riverfront access in Columbia’s downtown area. Leaders with the City of Columbia say their new Williams Street Extension Project has one primary goal — to make it easier for Columbia’s citizens and visitors to enjoy the view.
NCAA Football: Kentucky at South Carolina
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) rushes past Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Zion Childress (11) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky
Columbia couple relaunches local CycleBar in Forest Acres community
Husband and wife duo, Sydney and Easton Robbins, relocated to South Carolina a year ago, and were disappointed to learn that the nearby CycleBar was closing. The duo jumped at the opportunity to pursue their dreams and introduce others to this unique fitness concept. “As customers, we’ve experienced the incredible...
David Bucey ready to step up and help South Carolina defense in freshman year
South Carolina freshman defensive back David Bucey has been a name to keep an eye on as the depth chart trickles out soon enough. The post David Bucey ready to step up and help South Carolina defense in freshman year appeared first on On3.
Highland Heights manufacturer wins $96M in trade secrets lawsuit
Highland Heights-based Prysmian Group, an electrical cable manufacturer, was awarded $96 million in a trade secrets lawsuit against a competitor. On Aug. 9, a South Carolina grand jury ruled in favor of Prysmian after a three-week trial in U.S. District Court in Columbia, South Carolina. The jury found that Sterlite Technologies was unjustly enriched by taking Prysmian’s trade secrets and awarded Prysmian $96.5 million in damages.
Chapin gets ready for season-opener
A new season, a new head coach and a new stadium press box. It’s what Chapin High School football fans were presented this past Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field. Prior to the start of the Chapin Kickoff Classic, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by Lexington-Richland School District Five officials. After over a year of work, they were ready to put on display the completed work done on the $8.5 million stadium renovations project.
Greater Irmo Chamber celebrates 30 years
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce was born 30 years ago in July of 1994 from a group of local businessmen and women that met at Capri’s Italian Restaurant located in the Kroger Shopping Center on St. Andrews Rd. The business group was originally called the Irmo Business Association or IBA and boasted a membership close to 70. That night, on Wednesday, July 13, they voted to officially change the name to Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce and towards the end of the first year total membership reached 170.
Here's what could be changing for visitors in the Town of Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. — On Monday night, leaders in the town of Lexington are discussed the possibility of reinstating a 3% local accommodations tax. At a Lexington town council work session Monday night, members ultimately decided to put the item on the agenda for their next council meeting. The topic...
Irmo closes out football preseason
Irmo football closed out the preseason with two scrimmage victories over Lowcountry schools. On Monday, the fifth-ranked Yellow Jackets rolled past Goose Creek 49-14 at home. Senior quarterback AJ Brand threw five touchdowns, two to fellow All-State selection wide receiver Donovan Murph. Four nights later, Irmo headed to Ashley Ridge...
Law license of former SC state senator suspended months after Charleston arrest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Supreme Court has suspended a former state senator’s license to practice law “until further order.”. A court document filed Monday shows John Kuhn was placed on interim suspension under South Carolina’s lawyer disciplinary rules, specifically under a section citing misconduct, which reads as follows:
Lexington Girls’ Tennis Team Wins “Gold Bracket” at Kathryn Kleckley Memorial Tournament
The Lexington girls’ tennis team showcased their talent by going 4-0 to win the “Gold Bracket” at the third annual Kathryn Kleckley Memorial Girls High School Preseason Invitational Tennis Tournament. Among their victories was a close 4-3 win over River Bluff in the semifinals. The Lady Gators secured third place with a 6-0 victory over Gray Collegiate.
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