With five fewer days on Mother Nature's calendar, the Salvation Army of the Midlands faces an unexpected challenge of meeting the needs of thousands for the Holiday season.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's insurance agency says 144,000 people with previously canceled health insurance policies can renew their plans, following President Obama's reversal last month on part of the federal health care law. Insurance Director Ray…

Columbia's mayor is feeling the effects of crime from another city.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn is among the speakers scheduled to address a gathering of Democratic women this weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina Democratic Women's Council is holding its fall forum at the Clarion…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The operating rooms at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia have closed again after dust was found in the operating room. Officials say the dust was discovered Thursday, just four days after…

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man who vandalized more than 40 South Carolina churches because he said he was angry at God has pleaded guilty. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/IJsCIP ) that 56-year-old Blake Hiscox was ordered…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The South Carolina State Museum is hosting a tea party that's fit for a king. The Columbia museum is putting on Tut's Tea Party on Saturday. The Egyptian-themed children's tea party is in celebration…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 13th annual Veterans Christmas Charity Ride is roaring through Columbia. Sunday's parade is expected to draw about 3,500 riders. They start at Carolina Honda with opening ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. and the public is invited…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new report says South Carolina's prison population fell almost 3 percent in one year, saving taxpayers more than $5 million. The State newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/18uiAlY) that sentencing reform is to credit for the savings. A…

Richland County Sheriff's are searching for the suspect responsible for a Sunday night shooting.

The Operating Room at the Department of Veterans Affairs is closed.

A woman is shot and killed after leaving a friends birthday party

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and her family are inviting South Carolinians to visit the Governor's Mansion to see the property's Christmas decorations. The open house Monday evening is free and open to the public, although attendees are…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two University of South Carolina economists are offering their annual predictions for the economy in South Carolina and the nation. Darla Moore School of Business economists Douglas Woodward and Joseph Von Nessen are speaking Monday morning…

An official preliminary inquiry is launched against South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell, in reference to allegations he misused his political influence for personal gain.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina guard has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges in a case connected to the jailhouse beating of a handcuffed homeless man. Court documents show 38-year-old Robin Smith is scheduled to plead…

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The unclaimed remains of 10 military veterans will be interred this week during a ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery. The state coordinator for the Missing in America Project, Steve Goulet, tells The Beaufort Gazette (http://bit.ly/1cvX84u…

Columbia, SC (SC State University)-The city of Orangeburg wants to keep teens from making "bad" choices. Tomorrow, The Department Of Public Safety is joining forces with South Carolina State University to offer a gang prevention and intervention summit.   current…