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Ex-SC State trustee wants wiretap evidence tossed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina State University trustee facing charges including racketeering and wire fraud in a public corruption investigation wants wiretap evidence thrown out. Attorneys for Jonathan Pinson say in court documents filed late last week…

Live Monitoring of Security Cameras in Effect

In ongoing efforts to reduce and prevent crime, the Columbia Police Department, along with Statewide Security Systems, is using physical manpower to monitor security cameras in various areas of the city.

Haley ally backs Sheheen's magistrate bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” As Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign criticized her Democratic opponent for arguing cases before magistrates he helps put in office, one of her allies backed his proposal for ending the practice. Attorney Leighton Lord told…

Turkey Shortage

Columbia, SC (CNN)-The star of your thanksgiving meal may be a little skimpy this year.There is a shortage of large, fresh butterball turkeys.It's all because some farmers...who supply the company...couldn't get their turkeys to plump up sufficiently.So, fresh ones over…

USC, Clemson facing off in annual blood drive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual football matchup between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina is still more than a week away, but the two schools are dueling this week for a good cause. All week long, the…

SC Supreme Court hears cruise ship lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether cruises constitute a public nuisance and violate zoning ordinances in Charleston. On Tuesday, the court mulls arguments from entities including the Preservation Society of Charleston and the…

Columbia police holding town hall meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's interim police chief is holding a town hall meeting to talk about crime in South Carolina's capital city. Chief Ruben Santiago is partnering with the North Columbia Business Association for a meeting on Tuesday at…

Budding business students compete with pitches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Student teams from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina are set to compete for prizes and support for their startups. The business plan competition is scheduled for Tuesday at 6…

Fully virtual school offering classroom option

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina's fully virtual public schools is incorporating a traditional classroom setting. The Learning Center in Columbia is holding an open house from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. School officials call the high school a "click…

Haley calls on Sheheen to drop his clients

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign is calling on her Democratic opponent to drop five clients who have cases before magistrates he recommended for the job. Sen. Vincent Sheheen dismissed Tuesday's request, calling it a desperate political ploy.…

Insurance agency offers guidance on dropped plans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who lost their health policies under the federal health care law will soon learn whether they can keep their plan for another year after all. State Insurance Director Ray Farmer said his agency is…

Ex-SC lawmaker accused of fondling women

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Two women who worked for former state Sen. Dick Elliott say he fondled them at his North Myrtle Beach realty office. The women say in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the 78-year-old Democrat grabbed…

Local Sex Store Battles City to Remain Open

An upcoming hearing will determine if the Taboo Couples Adult Superstore will remain open, despite the store blaming the City of Columbia for it not being able to make a profit based on restrictions placed on the business since it opened in 2011.

Sexual Assault In West Columbia

West Columbia, SC (The Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept.)-The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has obtained arrest warrants on a man wanted for a sexual assault almost five-months ago.  Deputies say Denzil Jones held a 23-year-old woman at gunpoint in her West…

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