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South Carolina homicide rate estimated at 10.5 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | 3 years ago

South Carolina last year recorded a homicide rate of 10.5 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 5.7 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Blythewood in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Oct 6, 2021

Of the 3,646 people living in Blythewood in 2020, 54.5 percent (1,987) were women and 45.5 percent (1,659) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

'It was awesome': South Carolina women's soccer team holds on to defeat Auburn

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2021

Ryan Gareis' goal in the opening 1:13 of the second half proved to be the difference, lifting the South Carolina women's soccer team over No. 13 Auburn, 3-2, Friday night at Stone Stadium.

City of Forest Acres: Zoning Board of Appeals

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Standing meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month and are conducted if needed.

Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: 15th Annual RMHC Sporting Clay Tournament

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

15th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 3 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Boykin in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Oct 5, 2021

Of the 119 people living in Boykin in 2020, 52.9 percent (63) were women and 47.1 percent (56) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

Oct. 5, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Columbia Standard | Oct 5, 2021

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” was published on pages H5599-H5600 of the Congressional Record on Oct. 5, 2021.

Oct. 5, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Columbia Standard | Oct 5, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” on Oct. 5, 2021.

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center: Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy to Speak at Lexington Chamber Breakfast

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2021

Unprecedented growth; the phrase that describes what Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has experienced under the leadership of President, CEO and Owner Lou Kennedy, the keynote speaker at the next Business Over Breakfast on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30 a.m. at RADIUS Church.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 4, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge in week ending Oct. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 4, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

After Zuckerberg donations, Democrat support in Richland rises 4% in 2020 election

By Columbia Standard | Oct 4, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 68% of the vote in Richland.

Jordan White junior tennis player earns 66 points in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Columbia Standard | Oct 4, 2021

Lexington tennis player Jordan White finished 4,361st in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

How did Caroline Timmons from Columbia play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By Columbia Standard | Oct 4, 2021

Columbia tennis player Caroline Timmons finished 4,010th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Camden in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Oct 4, 2021

Of the 7,185 people living in Camden in 2020, 54.3 percent (3,900) were women and 45.7 percent (3,285) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center: SBA Administrator Announces New PPP Milestone

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2021

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reached a major milestone as its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal recorded its one-millionth PPP loan forgiveness application for borrowers seeking forgiveness for loans of $150,000 or less.

Benjamin supports, urges Congress to pass Biden's Build Back Better Plan

By George Willis | Oct 3, 2021

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin added his name to those calling on Congress to pass the Build Back Better infrastructure bill.

Winners announced in #LoveColumbiaSC Photo Challenge

By George Willis | Oct 3, 2021

Margaret DuBose, Shuan Hook and Kim Gearhart were named winners of the #LoveColumbiaSC Photo Challenge held during August and September.