SC zoo animals get post-Halloween pumpkin treat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Smashing pumpkins are coming to the Columbia zoo, but it’s no rock concert.
Local News
Deputy Deadly Crash
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Richland County sheriff’s deputy who lost control of his cruiser near Shaw Air Force Base and killed a Sumter homebuilder likely had a seizure and will not be charged in the death.
SC Election Agency withholds ID List
The South Carolina Election Commission said it will seek a legal opinion on whether it has to release the names of voters who may face hurdles when they head to the polls because they don’t have state-issued photo identification or driver’s licenses.
Possible Heart Attack Kills SC Man After Robbery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Greenville County man died of a possible heart attack after intruders kicked in his door, held him at gunpoint and robbed him.
Greenville County Deputy Coroner Barry Wright says 50-year-old Amos Richard Valentine died Thursday night after going into cardiac arrest at his apartment.
Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Descends on Fairgrounds
The 36th Annual Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic returns to the State fairgrounds for another expo organizers hope stimulates the local economy.
Book parents complain about gets pulled
Since this story first aired, ABC Columbia News has learned the book, ‘Litte House in the Big Woods,’ has been pulled from the classroom at North Springs Elementary.
No Sign of Trauma or Foul Play in Baby’s Death
The Richland County Coroner says an autopsy on a 15 month old infant that died Thursday Night reveals no signs of trauma or foul play.
Former SC first lady Sanford sticks up for Cain
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is taking a step into 2012 presidential politics in an opinion piece that praises businessman Herman Cain and criticizes special interests and media sensationalism.
Haley promotes unemployment law change in ceremony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Graniteville to promote South Carolina’s new unemployment insurance law.
SC’s Third Army celebrates 93rd birthday with run
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — The Third Army is celebrating its 93rd birthday with a three-mile run starting in front of its Patton Hall headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base.
