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South Carolina Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug TraffickingSouth Carolina Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Trafficking

South Carolina Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Trafficking

News Summary Jonathan Cole, a South Carolina man, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for extensive drug trafficking.…

2 weeks ago
New Cottages to Revitalize Columbia’s Historic NeighborhoodNew Cottages to Revitalize Columbia’s Historic Neighborhood

New Cottages to Revitalize Columbia’s Historic Neighborhood

News Summary Columbia has initiated construction of four new cottages in the Lower Waverly/Martin Luther King neighborhood, thanks to $2.2…

2 weeks ago
Columbia Residents Alerted to Water Quality Issues Following Chlorite ViolationColumbia Residents Alerted to Water Quality Issues Following Chlorite Violation

Columbia Residents Alerted to Water Quality Issues Following Chlorite Violation

News Summary Columbia Water has reported elevated chlorite levels in the drinking water provided by the Canal Water Treatment Plant.…

2 weeks ago
Columbia Residents React to Disturbing Abuse ChargesColumbia Residents React to Disturbing Abuse Charges

Columbia Residents React to Disturbing Abuse Charges

News Summary Columbia, SC, is in shock after former mental health technician Jerome Jordan faces serious abuse charges involving a…

2 weeks ago
Egg Prices Soar as Denny’s Looks to Rein in CostsEgg Prices Soar as Denny’s Looks to Rein in Costs

Egg Prices Soar as Denny’s Looks to Rein in Costs

News Summary As diners in Columbia face a significant egg shortage caused by an ongoing bird flu outbreak, egg prices…

2 weeks ago
Shocking Arrest of Lexington Teacher Sparks ConcernsShocking Arrest of Lexington Teacher Sparks Concerns

Shocking Arrest of Lexington Teacher Sparks Concerns

News Summary The arrest of middle school teacher Luther Jackson Truluck in Lexington, charged with serious allegations involving a 15-year-old…

2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina: Tensions Rise Over $1.8 Billion Accounting BlunderColumbia, South Carolina: Tensions Rise Over $1.8 Billion Accounting Blunder

Columbia, South Carolina: Tensions Rise Over $1.8 Billion Accounting Blunder

News Summary In Columbia, SC, Treasurer Curtis Loftis faces intense scrutiny amid a Senate investigation into a $1.8 billion accounting…

2 weeks ago
Teacher Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Minor in Lexington CountyTeacher Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Minor in Lexington County

Teacher Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Minor in Lexington County

News Summary Luther Jackson Truluck, a 30-year-old teacher from Beechwood Middle School, was arrested for criminal sexual conduct involving a…

2 weeks ago
Columbiana Mall Shooting: Jewayne Price Sentenced to 35 YearsColumbiana Mall Shooting: Jewayne Price Sentenced to 35 Years

Columbiana Mall Shooting: Jewayne Price Sentenced to 35 Years

News Summary Jewayne Price, 25, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in the Columbiana Centre…

3 weeks ago
Columbia Firefighters Control Rooftop BlazeColumbia Firefighters Control Rooftop Blaze

Columbia Firefighters Control Rooftop Blaze

News Summary Columbia-Richland firefighters bravely responded to a rooftop fire at a commercial building on February 20. The blaze, caused…

3 weeks ago