The first thing Secretary of State Mark Hammond, who spearheads the state's watchdog agency for charitable giving, wants you to do is "give smart" when donating to charitable organizations. He warns, not every group does what it says it will do with your money.
Downtown Columbia is ready to kick off the holiday season Thursday night. That's during the annual Vista Lights celebration.
President Barack Obama is defending U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, amid vows by Senate Republicans to block her nomination if she is chosen to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
When it comes to travel, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pumping with activity.
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ The Chester County grand jury has indicted a Richburg man in the July shooting death of another man.
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A Republican challenger for a Lowcountry state Senate seat won by incumbent Democrat Clementa Pinckney is contesting this month's election.
Governor Nikki Haley announced Wednesday that she is instructing all cabinet agencies to strengthen their approach to cyber security. She has instituted a one-two cyber security punch to fight back, in the midst of a statewide hacking incident that exposed millions of South Carolinians' tax returns and personal information.
One mother's quick reaction saves her toddler from a near abduction outside a Sumter home.
Two men with extensive criminal records are arrested for the armed robbery of a Lugoff convenience store.
When it comes to your personal information, this latest cyber attack in South Carolina can leave consumers feeling vulnerable.
Some local students are taking a chance and putting their ideas out there.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A man accused of masterminding a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme will soon learn his fate. Ronnie Gene Wilson is being sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Greenville. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud in July and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the city attorney in Camden has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge for dropping criminal charges in exchange for donations to the city police department's drug fund.
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis hosted a symposium Tuesday to help local and state officials, along with industry professionals, share strategies on safeguarding public information. This, in the midst of a statewide government security breach affecting millions of South Carolinians.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say suffers from numerous medical conditions.
This is your chance to help the less fortunate enjoy a holiday meal.
FBI agents are at the North Carolina home of the woman whose affair with retired Gen. David Petraeus led to his resignation as CIA director.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University graduate student has been sentenced to prison in a 2010 hit and run crash that killed a 49-year-old man on a mo-ped.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A fourth-grade public school teacher in Greenville County has won a national teaching award and its $25,000 prize.
A potential economic calamity is looming. It's called the ``fiscal cliff'' and involves taxes and spending cuts.
Santa Claus is making a special visit to the Midlands this weekend.
If you plan on heading out this weekend, you may want to fill up your car.
Lexington Medical Center wears the color pink well.
WATERLOO, S.C. (AP) _ A man and his girlfriend have been arrested in the shooting death of a 65-year-old Waterloo man.
