While taxpayers wait to find out exactly when the election for the District Two City Council seat will be. The list of candidates continues to grow and now totals seven. Earlier this week, we introduced you to two of those candidates, Brian Dequincey Newman and Puff Howard. Three additional candidates face off on why they are the most qualified to move the district forward. ABC Columbia's Monique Williams, has more on those three candidates,...
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An important recall notice for parents with babies. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday it is recalling more than one million Graco Harmony High Chairs. According to an agency spokesperson, the screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and cause the high chair to tip over unexpectedly. The commission says parents should stop using the high chairs immediately and can contact Graco for a free repair kit. ...
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Judge James Barber has not yet made a decision about when to hold an election to fill the District II Columbia city council seat left vacant by E.W. Cromartie's resignation. Judge Barber heard arguments Thursday morning from both sides of a lawsuit filed against the city. Attorney Jay Bender represents Paul Denman, a man who says he wanted to run for District II but did not have enough time to campaign. Bender also argues there...
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Survivors of domestic violence were honored Thursday in Cayce. Sistercare presented its Women of the Year awards at a ceremony Thursday afternoon. Belinda Howell and Deborah Lybrand were both recognized for breaking the cycle of violence and moving forward with their lives. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence you can contact sistercare through their crisis line 803-765-9248. Or go to their web site, www.sistercare.com....
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A scare Thursday Morning at a Sumter post office. Just after 8AM several workers had to be treated for chemical inhalation after opening a package. Captain Brian Horton with the Sumter Fire Department says the chemical was a dog repellant that mail carriers use that is similar to pepper spray. Horton says six people were treated at the post office, one person was taken to Toumey Hospital. Everyone is expected to be ok. Haz mat crews...
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(AP) _ The South Carolina House has sent theSenate a $5 billion budget for the coming year, after an all-nightsession that focused on abortion, cigarette taxes and a loan to agolf tournament. The House approved the budget 64-52 Thursday morning, with afinal vote minutes later. The plan raises the state's cigarette by 30-cents-per-pack to 37cents. The money goes to a trust fund for Medicaid expenses. The plan bans most abortions for those covered by the...
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Jim Rex made his bid for governor official Thursday although it doesn't come as a surprise. The State Superintendent of Education filed paperwork with the state democratic party to run for governor Thursday. Rex announced his candidacy in September of last year. At a news conference Thursday morning at the State House Rex stressed the importance of raising the cigarette tax. Rex joins Camden Senator Vincent Sheheen and Charleston Senator Robert Ford in the race...
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One candidate is dropping out of the mayors race and jumping into the campaign for former City Councilman E. W. Cromartie's seat. Gary Meyers announced Thursday that he is ending his bid to become the city's next mayor. At a news conference Thursday afternoon Meyers said he believes he can best represent the people of District Two. Meyers joins a growing list of candidates that include; Brian Newman, Harold "Puff" Howard, Emma Meyers, Antonio Williams,...
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