Al Sharpton talks voting rights in Columbia : News : MidlandsConnect.com

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn is joining MSNBC commentator Al Sharpton for a voter forum in Columbia. The event will be held Tuesday, on National Voter Registration day. Clyburn says the rally will give him a chance to talk about how hard blacks had to fight to win the right to vote without restrictions in this country. The Democrat says he also plans to speak out against voter ID laws.

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Dog attacks on letter carriers unusually high this year

Yesterday at 10:58 PM What is it about mail carriers that gets dogs so riled up? The number of postal workers bitten by dogs so far this year in the state is inching very close to the total number of attacks last year.

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South Carolina's Candice Glover crowned American Idol

Yesterday at 3:55 PM South Carolina's own Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $550 million, second highest ever

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Powerball jackpot is at its second larest size ever after no one won the drawing Wednesday.

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RCSD asking for communities help in identifying, locating attempted murder suspects

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the communities assistance in idenfying and locating suspects wanted for attempted murder and armed robbery.

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Video shows Vick asks for driver after DUI arrest

Thursday, May 16, 2013 State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.

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Democrats criticize Gov Haley for state plane use

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

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At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornadoes

Thursday, May 16, 2013 At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

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Some school buses could soon display ads

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.

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Driver blood alcohol recommendation shrinks to .05%

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Controversy is swirling around a federal recommendation to lower blood alcohol limits for drivers.

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Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

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Get ready for hot temps for May

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 After a record low temps Tuesday morning, above average temps return Wednesday

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