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Swansea News

Local news for Swansea, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

6 hrs ago | The Item

Lightning strike proves fatal for Swansea man

A Lexington County man was killed Saturday on Lake Marion after he was struck by lightning while riding a Jet Ski at Mill Creek Landing near Eutawville.

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Related Topix: Lexington County, SC, Eutawville, SC, Orangeburg, SC, Orangeburg County, SC

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Post and Courier

EDITORIAL: Where grant money goes

While the state prisons and schools face state funding shortfalls in a tough budget year, a legislative grants program is paying for a variety of festivals and other local projects throughout the state.

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Related Topix: Anderson County, SC, Conway, SC, Simpsonville, SC, Florence, SC, Florence Metro, Opinion

Mon Jun 30, 2008

The State

Panel awards $10 million in grants despite Sanford appointee's objections

A number of Midlands projects received state grants Friday. A sampling of those projects: Springdale - $5,000 - To expand Preston Street water service for 12 residents Elgin - $5,000 - To purchase mural and ...

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Related Topix: Springdale, SC, Elgin, SC, Richland County, SC, West Columbia, SC, Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Post and Courier

Panel hands out $10M under controversial program

More than $10 million in state money was doled out Friday as part of a controversial grants program that Gov.

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Related Topix: Central, SC, Greenville Metro, Greenville, SC, Hollywood, SC, Charleston County, SC

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Tribune-Times

Committee awards $10 million in grants over Sanford's objection

A state grants committee this morning rejected a request from Gov. Mark Sanford's chief of staff to delay the awarding of grants because of the state's economic condition and instead handed out $10 million for ...

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Related Topix: Anderson County, SC, Greenville, SC, Anderson, SC

Sun Jun 22, 2008

The State

Out-of-state interests hang over Knotts-Shealy

The race in southern Lexington County's state Senate District 23 brings back unpleasant memories for former state Rep.

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Wed May 28, 2008

The State

Harvest Hope going 'Extra Mile'

Harvest Hope Food Bank volunteers bring out loaves of bread as Swansea resident Jackie Nix, 46, waits for groceries at the food bank.

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, St. Andrews, SC, Agriculture, Science, Columbia, SC

Mon May 26, 2008

The State - South Carolina

L. Miriam Harrison

Services for L. Miriam Harrison, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2008, at Sardis Baptist Church, officiated by Rev.

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Related Topix: West Columbia, SC, Calhoun County, SC, Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC, Elgin, SC

Sat May 24, 2008

WLTX-TV Columbia

Mobile Home, Truck Destroyed By Swansea Fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY - " Lexington County Fire Services say a mobile home and older model truck have been destroyed by fire Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Lexington County, SC

Thu May 22, 2008

The State

Severe storms sweep South Carolina

Severe storms moved across South Carolina on Tuesday, leaving at least 15,000 homes and businesses without power at the peak of the bad weather.

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Related Topix: Weather, Blythewood, SC, Irmo, SC, Richland County, SC

Tue May 20, 2008

The State

This week in local government

Blythewood Town Council: 7 p.m. today at the Community Center, 311 Blythewood Road. via The State

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Related Topix: Blythewood, SC, Richland County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Irmo, SC, Lexington, SC

Sat May 10, 2008

The State

James brothers tackle new outlooks

“We're not always together, but when we see each other, we handshake, ask how our days are going, and that kind of thing.”

The James brothers, in some respects, are as different as night and day, but as inseparable as identical twins can be. via The State

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Related Topix: Newberry, SC

Thu May 08, 2008

WLTX-TV Columbia

Husband, Wife, 2 More Arrested for Drive-Thru Drug Dealings

Lexington County -- Lexington County narcotics officers Thursday arrested three men and a woman for drug charges when they raided two homes near Swansea. via WLTX-TV Columbia

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Related Topix: Lexington County, SC, Drugs

Tue May 06, 2008

The State

Homeless students on rise at schools

“The line is so thin between homeless and making it”

Some Columbia-area districts have seen big increases By DEVON COPELAND - dcopeland@thestate.com Gerry Melendez/gmelendez@thestate.com Jasmine Watkins, left, and Lowana Bannister yell out Quizmo as Adrian ... via The State

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Related Topix: West Columbia, SC, Cayce, SC, Gaston, SC, Columbia Metro

Sat May 03, 2008

WIS-TV Columbia

Family, friends march in support of Swansea student jailed for assault

“Our heart goes out to any family that has been affected by this. Including the students”

Family and friends of a Swansea High School student came together Saturday to support Daonte Turner. via WIS-TV Columbia

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Related Topix: Gaston, SC

Thu May 01, 2008

The State

Task force puts Gangsta Killer Bloods members in jail

“They sold the crack, but they used the violence in the crack business.”

A frustrated Reggie Lloyd - then the U.S. attorney for S.C. - watched in early 2004 as crack dealers came in and out of the court system without it making a dent in the area's violent crime. via The State

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Related Topix: Greenville Metro, Anderson, SC, Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC

Tue Apr 29, 2008

WIS-TV Columbia

Swansea students support classmate charged with sexual assaults

“She basically just kept pushing him off of her and told him no. I guess he gave up and she just walked into the classroom”

Classmates of a Lexington County high school student accused of attempted sexual assault say he's innocent. via WIS-TV Columbia

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Lexington County, SC, Lexington, SC

Sun Apr 27, 2008

The State - South Carolina

Lula Coleman

Lula Cornelia Snyder Coleman, 92, of 203 North Jefferson Street, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008. via The State - South Carolina

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Related Topix: South Carolina, Newberry County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Union, SC

Fri Apr 25, 2008

WACH-TV Columbia

Swansea student charged with sex crimes on campus

A 19-year-old Swansea High School student has been charged with on-campus sex crimes against five students. via WACH-TV Columbia

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Related Topix: Lexington County, SC

Wed Apr 23, 2008

WLTX-TV Columbia

Student Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault of Teen Girls

Swansea, Lexington County - Lexington County deputies have arrested a Swansea High School student who they say tried to sexually assault five female students. via WLTX-TV Columbia

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Related Topix: Lexington County, SC

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Swansea, South Carolina is located in Lexington County and is part of the Columbia Metro Area. Zip codes in Swansea include 29160.

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