Hillary Clinton Returns to Palmetto State
Hillary Clinton makes a campaign stop in the Midlands. The democratic front runner met with voters Thursday morning at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia.
Local News
Columbia fined for worker’s death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia is being fined $12,000 for the death of an employee in a sewer line cave-in earlier this year.
Date set for McMaster’s ethics hearing on 2010 donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A hearing is scheduled in October on allegations that Republican Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster took nearly $70,000 in donations exceeding the legal limit, but a resolution with the State Ethics Commission could be reached before then.
Wilson helping train businesses about human trafficking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is working with federal officials to bring more attention to human trafficking.
Flags flying at half-staff in SC to honor 5 killed in TN
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. and state flags in South Carolina are flying at half-staff through Saturday to honor the five military service members killed in last week’s shootings in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Hillary Clinton in West Columbia
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton is making stops in South Carolina Thursday, including a stop in West Columbia.
4 defendants all avoid prison in SC State corruption
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has given no prison time to four men sentenced for their roles in a kickback and corruption scheme at South Carolina State University.
Roof would be first in S.C. considered for hate crime related death penalty
If the U.S. government decides to pursue the death penalty, Dylann Roof would become the first person in South Carolina to be considered for it as the result of being prosecuted for a hate crime.
Officials Offer Tips to Conserve Energy in Extreme Heat
As sweltering hot temperatures continue to grip the midlands, people are trying to stay cool without sweating the rising cost of their electric bills.
How to Protect Your Furry Friends from the Scorching Sun
Humans aren’t the only ones sweating out the summer months. Officials provide tips on protecting pets from extreme temperatures.
