Father accused of killing five children waives court appearance
Timothy Jones Junior, the midlands man accused of killing his five children, waived his right to appear in court Friday morning.
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SC moms gather, focus on issue of infant mortality
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Women from an Orangeburg maternal and infant health program are holding their seventh Infant Mortality Luncheon.
USC gets $4M grant to study nuclear energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is getting some federal funding to research ways to more effectively store used fuel leftover from the nuclear power making process.
Community prayer vigil planned in light of children's deaths
A Midlands father is accused in the deaths of his five children.
VA holds 2 mental health events for vets, families
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia is holding two mental health events to help address the needs of veterans and their families.
Sir Big Spur to get new Roost Roller
The showdown between USC and Georgia may be the highlight of your weekend, but Sir Big Spur is looking to steal the spotlight Friday.
Investigation into body found near Providence Hospital
Police in Columbia are trying to gather more details after a body was found near Providence Hospital.
SC House Speaker Harrell charged with misconduct
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has been indicted on misdemeanor charges that he used campaign donations for personal benefit and lied to law enforcement about his campaign expenses.
40-Mile Loop Proposed for Bike Weekend Traffic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Grand Strand officials are proposing a 40-mile, one-way traffic loop to control crowds and traffic during the Memorial Day weekend that coincides with the Atlantic Beach Bikefest.
DSS File on Jones Family Released
A Department of Social Services file on the Jones family shows there were three reports involving the Jones children.
3rd man arrested in West Columbia woman's death
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — West Columbia police have arrested a third man in the stabbing death of a woman earlier this year.
Father accused of killing 5 children heading back to SC
A Midlands father accused of killing his five-children is expected to arrive back in South Carolina Thursday.
Haley cancels fundraising trip after SC deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign says she canceled a trip to New York for a fundraiser after the death of a Charleston County sheriff's deputy and the discovery of the bodies of 5 Lexington County children in Alabama.
SC Man Pleads Guilty in 2012 Aiken Shooting Death
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and attempted murder in the 2012 shooting death of an Aiken man.
9-11 Night Of Remembrance In Columbia
To commemorate the 9-11 anniversary, a night of remembrance will be held in Columbia.
Trespassing charge for 2 paragliding near SC plant
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Fairfield County sheriff's deputies have cited two men for trespassing after they were paragliding near the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station.
House Speaker Bobby Harrell faces Indictments
Bobby Harrell, the South Carolina Speaker of the House, has been indicted on multiple counts, including misconduct in office.
Update regarding bodies of missing Lexington Children
UPDATE: At a news conference Tuesday afternoon Lexington Co. Sheriff Lewis McCarty says the bodies of five children have been returned to South Carolina.
Publix recalls jalapeno bagels in SC
You may need to return a product to the store.
President to present a plan to America
President Barack Obama will outline his plan to combat militants in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday night.
SC getting $21M in transportation grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is receiving $20 million for transportation projects in Columbia and at the Wando Terminal in Mount Pleasant.
SC DSS officials lay out improvement efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Department of Social Services officials say the agency's steps to improve include working more closely with South Carolina law enforcement, creating a second shift of child welfare workers and sharing caseloads between adjacent counties.
Federal Judge Bars Jasper School Board Elections
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge has blocked the Jasper County from holding elections for school board seats in November, saying the current election districts violate voting laws.
Transportation Grants Coming To Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is receiving $20 million for transportation projects in Columbia and at the Wando Terminal in Mount Pleasant.
SC senators discussing teacher dismissal process
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are considering whether changes are needed to make it easier to get rid of incompetent teachers.
