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Council on Aging now offers transit services for rural areas
The Aiken Area Council on Aging Inc. now offers transit to and from Aiken in the more rural parts of Aiken County.
Peggy Spencer Shelley, 80, of Spartanburg and Garden City Beach, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dems to blast Sanford in TV ad
The national Democratic Party will launch a TV ad next week criticizing Gov. Mark Sanford for rejecting $700 million in economic stimulus money reserved for South Carolina.
Miss American and Miss SC contestants trade high heels for running shoes
Miss South Carolina Second Annual 'Fit to Be Crowned' 5K Road Race On Saturday, March 14, 2009, on the beautiful campus of the University of South Carolina-Upstate in Spartanburg, the Miss South Carolina ...
Carowinds and The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina are partnering together for Ride for Wishes.
Tip leads to arrest of robbery, kidnap suspect
An arrest has been made after a tip led Richland County officers to a robbery, kidnapping and lynching suspect.
Clyburn considers governors' opposition to federal stimulus plan a slap in the face
The highest-ranking black congressman said Thursday that opposition to the federal stimulus package by Southern GOP governors is "a slap in the face of African-Americans." U.S. Rep.
Jackson: GOP governors 'posturing' on stimulus
The Rev. Jesse Jackson accused GOP governors who are considering turning down some money from the federal stimulus package of "political posturing" and said such a move would hurt everyone, especially the ...
District 1 superintendent sees some hope
Richland 1's superintendent turned up some good news from the annual release of State Report Cards, despite a bleak picture about the district's overall performance.
Women killed in Aiken County car crash
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 11:23 p.m. The Aiken County Coroner said 43 year old, Geneise R. Williams of Perry S.C., was pronounced dead at the scene of a 3:00 pm car crash in Wagener S.C.A Williams was the ...
Perry, SC Woman Dies In Wagener, SC Crash
According to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton, Geneise R. Williams, 43, of Perry, SC was pronounced dead at the scene of a 3:00 p.m. car crash in Wagener, SC on Sunday.
BET to honor South Carolina's Clyburn for his public service
U.S. House Majority Whip James Clyburn will share the spotlight tonight with some of Hollywood's biggest stars as a recipient of a BET honor for public service.
HIV/AIDS Events highlight need for testing
The South Carolina women who inhabit the online world of the Southern AIDS Living Quilt convey a remarkable resilience in the face of HIV/AIDS. The message they promote - at www.livingquilt.org - is especially ...
Shovels at heart of Kluetzman investigation
More than 40 pages of documentation were released by the Columbus Police Department on Tuesday regarding the investigation of Columbus Fire Department members Bill Kluetzman and Doug Landphier.
New Ellenton Community Family Loses One Of Their Own
The town of New Ellenton is mourning the loss of one of its own55-year-old Police Chief Johnny Hamilton was killed in a car accident, Wednesday.WJBF News Channel 6's Joy Howe spoke with his community family, ...
New Ellenton police chief dies in accident
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. Chief Johnnie Hamilton, 55 years old, currently chief of the New Ellenton police department, was pronounced dead at the scene of a two vehicle collision in the city of ...
New Ellenton police chief dies in car accident
The Aiken County Cornoner tells NBC Augusta New Ellenton Police Chief Johnny Hamilton died in an automobile accident.
S.C. man denies starving horses
COLUMBIA a ' A man accused of starving horses is breaking nearly a year of silence to deny the allegations and bash prosecutors for what he contends are unjustified criminal charges.
S.C. immigration law could prompt business outcry
Orangeburg Milling Co. co-owner Perry Arant is not thrilled about a new law requiring him to verify that any hires are people in the United States legally.
Woman dies after wreck with oil truck
A Murrells Inlet woman died Wednesday afternoon, a day after a vehicle crash that involved an oil truck in Georgetown County, officials said.