Friday, May 24, 2013
Top Local News StoryColumbia Teen Charged with Felony DUI, Brother KilledAn 18 year old Columbia teenager is facing a Felony DUI charge after police say an accident killed his 16 year old younger brother. Read more » More Local News Stories
Teen charged with DUI in crash that killed brother
 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia teen is facing a felony DUI charge for an early morning crash that killed his brother. Read More » 
Gullah Festival Returns to Beaufort This WeekendBEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season. Read More » 
SC retirees' leader says deal creates questionsCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of the State Retirees Association says South Carolina's settlement with the Bank of New York Mellon seems like a bad deal for retirees. Read More » 
Verdict in Parker Trial Expected Next Week
Closing arguments and a verdict in the Brett Parker double murder trial are expected early next week. Brett Parker, the Irmo man accused of killing his wife Tammy Jo Parker, and gambling business associate, Bryan Capnerhurst at the Parkers' Irmo home last April, takes the stand in his own defense. Read More » 
South Carolina Senate approves budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget proposal that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction. Read More » 
Parker's 14-year-old Daughter Testifies
Late Thursday afternoon, one of the youngest victims in the Brett Parker double murder trial takes the stand, his 14-year-old daughter. Read More » 
Parker's Girlfriend Testifies
Prior to a judge denying three separate motions to dismiss the Brett Parker double murder trial, defense attorneys begin calling their witnesses. Read More » 
Clemson Hosting Statewide Naturalist ConferenceCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University is hosting a statewide conference for the state's naturalists. Read More » 
Richland County deputy arrested and fired
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he has fired one of his deputies after he demanded a woman expose herself, then told him he would help her reduce her criminal charges. Read More » 
Ex-USC student gets 7 years for setting bar fireCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered a 22-year-old former University of South Carolina student to spend seven years in prison and get drug, alcohol and mental health counseling after he admitted burning down a Columbia bar. Read More » 
AG: 2 SC groups say they were targeted by IRSCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service. Read More » 
Lawsuit against NY bank settledCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina treasurer's office has settled a lawsuit against a bank it accused of losing $200 million in retirees' money for $34 million, with $9 million going to the state's attorneys. Read More » 
Columbia Police: Caregiver Slammed Toddler's Head against Faucet
Columbia Police have charged a 34 year old woman with Homicide by Child Abuse in connection with the death of a two year old. Read More » 
SC celebrates its 225th birthday as a US state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is celebrating its 225th birthday as a U.S. state. Read More » 
Woman Claims Sexual Harassment at Fort Jackson
After news of General Roberts suspension broke, one woman called ABC Columbia News to tell her story of what she calls harassment on base. Read More » 
Ex-lover Testifies, State Rests Case
The State rests its case in the Brett Parker double murder trial. This, after it was revealed that Ben Staples, close family friend of Brett and Tammy Jo Parker, once had an adulterous affair with Tammy Jo. Read More » 
AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial DayCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend. Read More » 
Pre-memorial Service Honors Fallen Heroes
229 men and one woman who never made it to battle during World War II were honored during a Wednesday night ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Read More » 
SC hospital worker rejected flu shot, gets benefitCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court. Read More »
Police: Columbia baby-sitter's abuse killed boyCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has been arrested after a toddler in her care died last weekend. Read More » 
Columbia Police Investigating Child's DeathAuthorities are reporting a suspicious death involving a child at a home on Lester Drive. Read More »
SC Senate defeats private school choice proposal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have defeated an attempt to help parents pay for private school tuition or educate them at home through the state budget. Read More » 
GM Recalling 27,000+ Cadillac SUV's
General Motors is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. Read More »
2 Bounty Hunters Among 4 Arrested in EutawvilleEUTAWVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Four people, including two bounty hunters, have been arrested at a Eutawville home. Read More »
SC man suspected in 2 killings found deadCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An 86-year-old man suspected of killing two women found in a Westminster home has been found dead at a state mental facility in Columbia. Read More » |
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