One killed in I-20 collision involving three vehicles
A 31-year-old University of South Carolina student died in a three-vehicle crash on I-20 near the 24 mile marker at 2:45 p.m. Thursday after swerving across the median into an eastbound 18-wheeler. The truck then hit a westbound Nissan, sending debris and vehicles into a tree. the driver of the Pontiac died at the scene while the Nissan driver and 18-wheeler operator survived.
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University of South Carolina Columbia
Bobby Ammons
Bufala
Ala
Jeanine Laymon
Augusta
Ms. Layman
Medical College of Georgia
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Bettie Willams
NAACP Plans Silent July 1 Flag Protest in Columbia
The NAACP announces a silent march on July 1 in Columbia to protest moving the Confederate flag from the State House dome to in front of the Capitol. James Gallman leads the group’s push for a site with purely historical significance as a tourism boycott continues and diverse groups press for action.
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South Carolina
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
State Chamber of Commerce
State House Dome
Track owners clash with City over McGhee home in Aiken
Bruce and Janice McGhee, owners of McGhees Mile, seek more time to live in a double wide on track property while they plan a permanent home. The two year permit expired and the City Council will consider the issue during the next work session amid debates on residence and development at the Standardbred track.
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Janice McGhee
Aiken
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McGhees
USC Aiken and USC tuition rise across campuses
The USC system board raises tuition 3.5 percent at the Columbia campus and branches. In state undergraduates pay $64 more per semester at Columbia with added fees including a $15 Strom Thurmond Fitness Center charge. Out of state increases are 3.5 percent. At USCA and USC Spartanburg in state costs rise 7.5 percent and out of state 7.8 percent.
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Rain Eases Drought Small Relief Yet Conditions Persist
Rainfall improves drought conditions at Savannah River Site though deficits remain. About 163 inches have fallen this year with a 6.8 inch year to date shortfall. Five days brought 8.1 inches. June deficits trimmed to 1.09 inches. Officials warn fire dangers return without further rain and note many areas stay dry.
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Aiken
Summer Storms Feed Lightning Fire Risk in Aiken
The Aiken Department of Public Safety reports lightning starts five fires with major damage each summer. Director Pete Frommer notes afternoon showers and heat drive storms while evening cool downs shape severity. He urges unplugging electronics when storms approach and highlights safer pipe materials reducing risk.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
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