Witnesses saw a dog chasing 12-year-old Zachariah Benjamin and running in front of him, causing the boy to lose control. But it’s what happened next that killed him. Powered by WPeMatico
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NCAA announces new rule changes for men’s and women’s basketball
The NCAA announced several minor rule changes Tuesday that affect both men’s and women’s basketball. Powered by WPeMatico
Here’s the salary needed to live comfortably in every US state
The average American needs nearly $6,000 more than last year to afford a comfortable life. Here’s how much you’d need in every state, according to a new report. Powered by WPeMatico
Sumter County aims to boost early education with tax increase
Sumter County Council approved a tax increase to fund auxiliary teachers in some elementary schools in the county. Powered by WPeMatico
South Carolina State caps freshman class amid housing crunch, offers incentives for upperclassmen to live off-campus
Limited on-campus housing has Orangeburg university offering money to eligible students to live elsewhere Powered by WPeMatico
Airport hotels charge $500 nightly as travelers seek upscale rooms just steps from gates
Airport hotels aren’t just crash pads anymore. Travelers pay up to $500 a night for luxury rooms with runway views and fine dining just steps from their gate. Powered by WPeMatico
Army reverts to original names for seven Confederate-named bases
To restore the original names of the additional seven bases, the Army found different service members with the same last names to honor. Powered by WPeMatico
Columbia pauses new short-term rental permits
Columbia halts short-term rental permits after a fatal Airbnb shooting in the Elmwood Park neighborhood. Powered by WPeMatico
South Carolina’s state agency spearheads recovery after Hurricane Helene
The South Carolina Office of Resilience is conducting town halls to help South Carolinians access $150 million in disaster recovery funds. Powered by WPeMatico
The US and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
The announcement followed two days of talks in London that ended late Tuesday. Powered by WPeMatico
Classic summer weather brings chance of storms to South Carolina each day
A few showers and storms may impact the area today as temperatures peak near 90 degrees. Powered by WPeMatico
Stanko’s defense challenges state over execution procedures amid scheduled death
Stephen Stanko’s lawyers, in their 49-page brief, include a number of ways their experts think South Carolina is improperly carrying out executions. Powered by WPeMatico
Murder charge dropped on ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense; victim’s family calls for justice
Jordan Glanz shot and killed Deondrick Anderson last July and successfully petitioned that he shouldn’t be charged because of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Powered by WPeMatico
Sheriff’s Department urges public help finding Hayley Baker
Hayley Baker, 37, was last seen on Monday night. Powered by WPeMatico
‘Ants are on my face!’ She screamed. The Houston-area case went to court. Now, there’s a ruling
Video released by Taylor Rogers’ attorney shows her screaming as hundreds of ants attacked her when the officer pushed her head into an ant bed and held her down. Powered by WPeMatico