Flags Burned In Horry County
Columbia, SC (Horry County Police)- A Horry County high school has been evacuated for the day after someone burned several American flags outside the front entrance before school started.
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Columbia Prepares for Election Season
It may be hard to believe, but people will head to the polls in less than two months.
Former SC prosecutor chosen as federal judge
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Former prosecutor Jerry Peace of Greenwood has been selected as a federal judge. The Index-Journal of Greenwood reported (http://bit.ly/1amZ1yo ) Tuesday that Peace has been picked to serve as a federal administrative law judge. Peace starts…
Columbia agrees to sewer upgrades costing $750M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal and state officials say the city of Columbia has agreed to upgrade its sewer system at an estimated cost of $750 million to stop raw sewage from spilling into waterways. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,…
Woman dies in fire in Berkeley County
CROSS, S.C. (AP) — A woman has died in a fire at a mobile home in Berkeley County. The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Cross community. Firefighters say two structures caught fire at a fishing camp.…
EPA, Timmonsville sewage reach deal in sewage suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has reached an agreement to settle allegations that the town of Timmonsville has been risking residents' health by improperly discharging sewage and wastewater. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the South Carolina Department…
Haley asks board to weigh lottery aid for summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has asked college regulators to consider allowing South Carolina students to use lottery-backed scholarships for summer classes. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/18KJOVH ) Tuesday the state Commission on Higher Education decided to study…
South Carolina could get 4th area code in 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina will likely gain a fourth area code by the end of 2015. The state Public Service Commission announced Tuesday that the group responsible for coordinating area codes in the U.S. has filed…
Former UN ambassador Young marks USC integration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young is helping the University of South Carolina mark the 50th anniversary of the school's desegregation. The events Wednesday recall Sept. 11, 1963, when Robert Anderson, James Solomon and…
Website War Launches Between Gubernatorial Candidates
The South Carolina Republican Party and the South Carolina Democratic Party each launch a website aimed at discrediting the opposing candidate for governor.
USC Professors Weigh In on Syria
In the midst of Syria possibly putting their chemical weapons under international control, two USC professors sit down with ABC Columbia News to talk about the conflict.
West Columbia Shooting
Columbia, SC (West Columbia Police Department)- The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place around the 400 block of Sunset Boulevard on September 9, 2013 at approximately 6p.m.
Thousands of Residents Want Strong Mayor Vote
There may only be 10 weeks left before voters head to the polls, but many of them are making it clear they want to see the Strong Mayor referendum on the ballot.
Beaufort County Bans Texting While Driving
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Drivers in Beaufort County have been banned from texting while driving.
Decorated US navy surgeon to speak at 9/11 dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A decorated U.S. Navy surgeon is sharing his story at a Sept. 11 anniversary dinner. Dr. Richard Jadick is the keynote speaker at a sold-out event Wednesday in Columbia that's raising money for Lexington Medical Center's…
USC marks 50th year of university's integration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two of the three students who integrated South Carolina's flagship university 50 years ago are retracing their steps. Robert Anderson, James Solomon and Henrie Monteith became the university's first African-American students since reconstruction on Sept. 11,…
SC lawyers offering wills help to first responders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some law firms in South Carolina are teaming up to help first responders with their estate planning. Attorneys from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and McAngus Goudelock & Courie are offering free services on Wednesday to…
Speakers honor first responders at Sept. 11 event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the Columbia area are honoring the fallen firefighters, law enforcement personnel, K-9 troopers and U.S. military men and women on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Wednesday's event takes place at 5…
SC VA holds conference on anti-suicide resources
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center is scheduled to hold a health summit to battle suicide and help military veterans learn more about services the center can provide. Medical Center spokesman Kevin McIver says Wednesday's event…
Orangeburg elects 1st African-American mayor
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Voters in Orangeburg have elected Michael C. Butler as the city's first African-American mayor. Butler won a four-year term with 53 percent of the vote. Mayor Paul Miller received 46 percent. Miller has been mayor since…
