ABC Columbia tracking possibility of Severe Weather Friday
A warm and humid forecast on Friday sets the stage for a potentially severe weather outbreak across the Southeast US.
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Sen. Paul rallying in SC after launching presidential bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is coming to South Carolina two days after making his presidential bid official.
Columbia VA hospital struggles to deliver timely care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many patients at the veterans' hospital in Columbia are still waiting a month or more to see the doctor, even after Congress gave the VA system an additional $16.3 billion to reduce long waits for care.
Five Teens In Custody Following Deadly Shooting In Lexington Co.
Five teenagers are in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Lexington County.
SLED: Early Suspicions in N. Charleston Shooting
SLED Investigators say they knew right away something was not right in what happened in the encounter between a North Charleston police officer and an unarmed man.
Connecticut Trucker Hit, Killed at SC Truck Stop
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A Connecticut truck driver is dead after being run over twice by a tractor-trailer in the parking lot of an interstate rest stop.
USC Law Professor Calls N. Charleston Shooting Unjustified
A USC law professor is weighing in this week on the North Charleston shooting.
Ex-officer who faces felony gun charge remains city employee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former North Augusta officer who faces a felony gun charge in last year's fatal shooting of a 68-year-old black man is still employed by the city, though not in law enforcement.
Consumer Alert: Sabra Hummus Recalled
Sabra Dipping Co. is recalling 30,000 cases of hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Boil Water Advisory in Effect for West Columbia
The city of West Columbia is dealing with a broken water line.
Newberry College Opens Summer Class Registration
Summer class registration is now open at Newberry College.
Summer Youth Basketball League Accepting Registration
The city of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for its summer youth basketball league.
SC deputies arrest man in cases that killed 300K chickens
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for killing more than 300,000 chickens being raised by the company that earlier terminated his contract.
Former SC state Rep. Viers pleads guilty to money laundering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina House member could spend up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a federal money laundering charge.
SC Deputies Arrest Man in Cases that Killed 300K Chickens
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for killing more than 300,000 chickens being raised by the company that earlier terminated his contract.
Boil Water Advisory In West Columbia
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A massive boil water advisory to pass along to residents in West Columbia. City officials say a water line break is the reason why.
Lawmakers React to N. Charleston Shooting
Reaction to the shooting death in North Charleston continued to pour in on Wednesday from state and local leaders.
Tsarnaev Guilty in Boston Bombing
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty in Boston Marathon bombing; jury to weigh possible death sentence .
Medal of Honor recipient speaks at vets' Statehouse rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina military veterans are rallying at the Statehouse in Columbia and hearing from Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston.
Officer who shot man to death in driveway faces felony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A North Augusta officer who shot a 68-year-old black man to death last year following a slow-speed chase faces a felony gun charge.
Memorial Ride to be held for Former Sergeant and Wife
The Richland County Sheriff's Department will pause to remember the lives of a former sergeant and his wife.
Video Cited by Police in Murder Charges against North Charleston Officer
Link to video here. Police cited witness video that appears to show the moment when the shots were fired. This video is graphic.
Preserving the past: McMaster visits SC Archives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster has paid tribute to both one of his ancestors and to the agency that preserves and protects more than three centuries of the state's vital government records.
Chairman of SC State University board steps down
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the board of trustees of financially troubled South Carolina State University is stepping down.
Men Charged in SC with Stealing Fuel in 4 States
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) _ Two Florida men are in custody in South Carolina charged with stealing 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel from convenience stores in four states.
