Blood Donations Needed All Year
The seasons may be changing, but one thing that remains the same is the constant need for blood.
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Additional Arrests Expected in Sports Bar Burglary
Police take two people into custody following a burglary at a Lexington sports bar.
Sandusky to Speak at Sentence Hearing
Prosecutors say as many as half a dozen of Jerry Sandusky's molestation victims will be heard Tuesday at his sentencing hearing.
Officials: 13,000 Received Suspect Steroid Shots
Health officials say as many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, but it's not clear how many are in danger.
First Boeing 787 made in SC flying into service
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina is flying into service.
Gamecocks #3: Fans React
Gamecock fans react to the team's #3 rank in the polls.
New Grant Program Gives Boost to Businesses Corridor
The new business incentive launched by the Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) in March, 2012, to improve buildings and property along Decker Boulevard March, is coming to fruition.
Fire Prevention Week gets underway
Fire Prevention Week is officially underway in the Midlands. The Columbia-Richland Fire department kicked things off with a parade Monday. The event ties in with National Fire Safety Week.
Undiscovered Places Highlights of Tourist Campaign
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Everyone knows about Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head Island as popular tourism destinations. But the state tourism campaign for next spring will also focus on so-called undiscovered places in South Carolina.
Man Gets Life for Killing Woman Near Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was convicted of killing a woman he was taking to illegally buy prescription drugs.
Greenville Couple Were Stabbed to Death in Home
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an elderly Greenville couple was stabbed to death in what a deputy coroner called a brutal double homicide. Greenville County deputies say acquaintances of 78-year-old Gary Wells and his 77-year-old wife, Helen, found them dead after no one answered the door Wednesday.
5Pts. Focus of Heavy Police Presence Game Day Weekend
Local law enforcement is ready for game day and have put together an offensive plan of attack on possible crime, particularly in downtown Columbia's Five Points area.
Meningitis Outbreak Could Spread
Health officials say a tainted steroid suspected of causing a meningitis outbreak has made its way to 75 clinics in 23 states, including South Carolina.
Jobless Rate Falls to 7.8%
The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen below 8% for the first time in nearly four years.
Columbia Police Looking for Persons of Interest
Columbia Police are investigating another incident of shots being fired in Five Points
Meth Lab Bust Leads to Father/Son Arrest
A father and son are behind bars after deputies say they discovered a meth lab at a Lexington County home.
USPS Announces Holiday Mail Deadlines
It's hard to believe, but there are less than three month left until Christmas.
Downtown Winnsboro Offers Unique Festival
A truly unique festival is just a 30-minute car ride up Interstate 77 from Columbia.
Citadel Launching Sex Abuse Prevention Training
Students and staff at The Citadel will undergo training in how to prevent child sexual abuse.
One Dead After Late-Night Shooting in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 36-year-old man is dead after a late night shooting in Summerville. Summerville police say it happened shortly before midnight Wednesday outside a house in a subdivision.
First Boeing 787 made in SC being set for delivery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina is being delivered to Air India in a formal ceremony.
Lockdown Lifted for 3 Richland County Schools
The search for an armed teen is over, prompting the Richland County Sheriff's Department to lift a lockdown on three local schools.
E.W. Cromartie: 'I ask for the Court's mercy'
Former Columbia city councilman and convicted felon for tax evasion, E. W. Cromartie, pleaded for his professional life Thursday, as he asked the South Carolina Supreme Court not to take away his law license.
Police: Customer Could Be Key in Armed Robbery Case
Police are looking for a customer who could help them solve an armed robbery at a Richland County fast food restaurant.
Camden Full of Rhythm and Blues
Calling all music fans, you'll be able to feel the rhythm in Camden over the next few days.
