Preventable Fires
The Columbia fire department says they’re seeing a disturbing trend of preventable fires throughout the area. It’s what’s sparking them, that now has them sending a warning to local residents.
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As spring quickly approaches, that means more people will be spending time outside – including at South Carolina ball fields.
Longest-serving SC senator not seeking re-election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s longest-serving senator is retiring.
Teacher Sex Charge
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ A teaching assistant from Cayce has been charged with having sex with one of his students while in Mount Pleasant for the Special Olympics.
Owners fight to bring pit bull home
The owners of a pit bull named Apollo contacted ABC Columbia News recently about their dog being taken from their backyard. According to the owners, Apollo was taken by animal control officers for the City of Columbia Animal Shelter. We took their complaints to those in charge to get answers.
SC Man’s Leg Freed After 2 Hours Stuck in Machine
EFFINGHAM, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man has been freed after spending two hours with his leg trapped in a machine at a Florence County lumber yard.
Firefighters said a log press closed around the man’s leg around 9 a.m. Tuesday at Ingram Lumber Co. in Effingham and he could not get free.
SC county GOP wants hopefuls to sign purity pledge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A county Republican group in South Carolina wants its candidates to promise to not cheat on their spouses and not watch pornography. But the state GOP says it would be illegal to keep candidates off the ballot only because they refuse to sign the pledge.
Drunken boating charges changed in SC deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped boating under the influence charges in the deaths of two women in a crash on Lake Murray nearly two years ago.
Hurricane Center chief predicts longer forecasts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The director of the National Hurricane Center expects the agency soon will be able to project storm positions a week ahead of time.
Fort Jackson hosting job fair for military
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army’s largest training post is playing host to a job fair designed to connect employers with members of the local military community.
