COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation says removing trees from part of Interstate 385 has reduced the number of crashes and deaths along a stretch of the highway in Laurens County.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man who kidnapped and killed a 15-year-old Columbia girl orchestrated almost every part of the crime, including a final attempt to frame someone else through the victim’s cellphone that likely sealed his fate.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped yet again last month, falling to 7.1 percent in November.
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say an electrical problem ignited a Christmas tree, causing a fire that killed a 5-year-old boy and his 18-month-old sister in their suburban Columbia apartment.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The winner of this week’s $1 million prize in South Carolina from the Mega Millions lottery says his wife fainted when she found out they won.
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two Lee County sheriff’s deputies have been shot and wounded during a struggle following a traffic stop.
Columbia, SC (The I.R.S.)-Eager for your 2013 tax refund? Well, if you like to file your federal return at the start of every tax season, you may have to wait a little longer for your check.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina lumber company Canfor Southern Pine is adding a second shift with 50 new jobs at its Darlington site. The president of the firm’s southern operations Douglas Warstler says the Darlington operation is being upgraded through an $8 million investment. Warstler says the expansion is prompted by increased global demand for Southern yellow pine…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some young people are spending part of their winter break doing service for others. Youth and adults interested in being involved with Home Works are scheduled to get together on Thursday at Eastminster Presbyterian Church for a planning session for “Christmas Break.” The multi-day blitz by Home Works of America is set for Dec. 27 through…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel will try to compromise on separate House and Senate versions of a bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades. The conference committee meets Thursday afternoon to get a head start on the debate before the Legislature returns next month. Both Gov. Nikki Haley and her chief Democratic opponent are pushing…
