Calhoun - ABC Columbia

USC Divers to Study Archaeology of Shipwreck

Jul 13, 2012 11:32 AM EDT

University of South Carolina maritime archaeologists are planning to teach students how to dive off the state's coast and uncover the secrets of an old shipwreck.

SC Soldier's Deployment Delayed when Home Burns

Jul 13, 2012 11:29 AM EDT

A Chester County soldier is not heading to Afghanistan after his home burned earlier this week.

Midlands Internet Cafes Raided, More Expected

Jul 12, 2012 10:08 PM EDT

After an Internet cafe is raided in Northeast Richland County, where authorities say several computers were seized because they were used for gambling, the sheriff hopes similar businesses get the message and shut their doors, he says, before deputies have to do it for them.

Judge hears arguments in Charleston cruise case

Jul 12, 2012 9:51 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A state judge in Charleston is hearing arguments on a lawsuit challenging the city's cruise industry.

SC Air National Guard to Fly over Part of State

Jul 12, 2012 5:51 PM EDT

Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are scheduled to fly an air defense exercise in the skies over Anderson, Florence and Greer.

Report: Penn St. Disregarded Children's Welfare

Jul 12, 2012 1:31 PM EDT

Penn State's investigation into the Jerry Sandusky scandal concludes that the administrators who fielded a 2001 complaint about him created a dangerous situation for future victims by not reporting the matter.

Richland Deputies Look for Church Vandals

Jul 12, 2012 12:24 PM EDT

Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for vandals that have hit at least two churches in the Irmo area.

Fire Inspectors Close West Columbia Recycling Plant

Jul 12, 2012 11:48 AM EDT

Deputies: Scammer Wanted for Posing as Contractor

Jul 12, 2012 11:37 AM EDT

Police are on the lookout for a man they say defrauded a woman out of $2,500. Now, they need your help locating Willie Hayes.

Folly Beach Bans Alcohol on the Shore

Jul 12, 2012 11:24 AM EDT

No more alcohol on the beach at Folly Beach.

Easley Funeral Home to Offer Starbucks Setting

Jul 12, 2012 11:17 AM EDT

A funeral home in Easley will be offering what it calls the Starbucks experience to those needing comfort, or just a cup of coffee.

Troubled Schools-New District

Jul 11, 2012 8:56 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais wants to create a new, statewide district for failing schools.

SC Natives Join Lawsuit Against NFL

Jul 11, 2012 4:20 PM EDT

Stephen Davis and Corey Miller are among five former NFL players from South Carolina joining a lawsuit alleging the NFL concealed information linking football-related head injuries to permanent neurological problems.

Allstate Dropping 10,000 SC Homeowner Customers

Jul 11, 2012 1:19 PM EDT

Allstate is dropping about 10,000 South Carolina home insurance customers.

Governor Nikki Haley Touts Pension Reform

Jul 11, 2012 12:32 PM EDT

Governor Nikki Haley has only good things to say about the state's pension system now that it's newly reformed.

Man Sought for Indecent Exposure

Jul 11, 2012 12:20 PM EDT

Columbia Police need your help locating a man they say exposed himself in an overtly sexual way.

Riverbanks Record with More than 1 Million Visits

Jul 11, 2012 12:08 PM EDT

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has set an attendance record with more than 1 million visitors.

Sheriff: Elderly Man with Medical Condition Missing

Jul 11, 2012 12:05 PM EDT

A Midlands family needs your help to find a loved one and bring him back home.

York Prep School Board Member Faces Porn Charges

Jul 11, 2012 11:56 AM EDT

A member of the board for a Rock Hill charter school has been arrested on child pornography charges.

Federal Authorities to Announce SC Gang Arrests

Jul 11, 2012 11:53 AM EDT

Federal authorities are set to unveil the results of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.

Haley: No talks with Romney campaign on VP slot

Jul 10, 2012 9:34 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she hasn't spoken with anyone with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign about becoming his vice presidential running mate.