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Sumter's new ordinance could suspend, revoke, deny business licenses for formerly incarcerated individuals
Weather
La Nina is on its way out
After seeing 3 years of La Nina conditions NOAA says we are likely transitioning to a new global weather pattern.
Local News
How will the end of the rare 'triple dip' La Nina affect South Carolina weather?
2022 was the 6th hottest year on record. Meteorologist Cory Smith explains how the departure of the rare 'triple dip La Nina' could play a role in our weather.
Local News
SCDNR: Investigations on the Water
According to data from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, missing persons cases have gone up 133% higher this year, compared to last year.
Local News
New counterclaims, replies in the Town of Swansea's financial saga
The countersuit is in response to a lawsuit filed in August 2022 in relation to $3.3M in assets unaccounted for in the town's 2021 budget.
Street Squad
Auditor files countersuit against Swansea town council members
The countersuit is in response to councilmembers Michael Luongo, Doris Simmons and former councilmember Barrett Black's lawsuit filed in August 2022.
Local News
Lexington County residents concerned about possible development in floodway
The residents in the Pineglen neighborhood are worried about a development that was once the property of Dominion Energy.
Local News
Swansea town leaders ordered to show financial records
The court order calls for town leaders to bring in deposit slips and receipt books from the town's water account for the years 2017-2022.
Money
What led to a bad audit for Swansea - and why towns are supposed to keep track
According to the SC Municipal Association, Swansea town council has reached out in the past month with finance questions following audit discrepancies.
Local News
Swansea residents want answers after audit shows more than $3M unaccounted for
A recent audit of the Town of Swansea's 2021 budget shows more than $3 million unaccounted for, and residents want answers.
Deep Dive
Columbia Water dealing with staffing shortage, backlog of repair work
Columbia Water is facing a staffing shortage, resulting in delays with responding to reports and a backlog of some 4,000 customer repair requests.
Local News
Local family says they were forced to move out of apartment due to black mold
A Columbia family says they had to move out of their apartment that's covered in black mold after reaching out to their property manager with no response.
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