Police: SCHP Cruiser Strikes, Kills Suspect
An attempted traffic stop turns deadly in Richland County. That's according to the sheriff's department.
Calhoun News
SC DMV Using New System, TVs, Website to Cut Wait
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is using television screens, new software and greeters to cut wait times in its largest offices.
Midlands WOD Honors Heroes' Sacrifice
As America celebrates its 236th birthday, some hard core athletes are honoring everyone who wears a uniform, one in particular who served the Richland County Sheriff's Department's Region Six faithfully, and also his country.
New Schedule Tightens Window to Implement Voter ID
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
Legislators Approve Specialty Plates
Special license plates that recognize South Carolina's veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.
Two Year Old Home Safe: Amber Alert lifted
Brandon Lee Dubose, II has been found safely, and the father has been taken into custody. say police.
Duke Progress Merger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
Chester Jail Inmate Captured After Brief Escape
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Chester County jail inmate has been captured after he briefly escaped while at the Chester Regional Medical Center. Sheriff Richard Smith says officers captured 21-year-old Aaron Bianco Monday afternoon in some woods behind a home about 90 minutes after he escaped.
Voter ID Timetable Adjusted
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
SC Sets Record for Seatbelt Use
More people in the Palmetto State are making it click.
Power Restoration Intensified by Heat
Battling intense heat did cause some problems for South Carolina Electric & Gas work crews; however, workers took regular breaks and stayed hydrated to restore power to thousands of customers left in the dark due to weekend storms.
SC Regulators Clear Last Bar to Duke-Progress Deal
South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
Appeals court upholds off-campus religious classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has upheld a South Carolina school district program that allows high school students to earn elective credit through an off-campus religious course.
Hanahan Man Dies in Train Accident
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) _ A Hanahan man has died after he drove into the path of an oncoming train. Officials say the wreck happened around 6 a.m. Monday at a double-track crossing behind Trident Technical College in Hanahan.
Storms dump large hail, bring strong winds to Midlands
A line of powerful storms rolled through the Midlands Sunday afternoon after high instability from moisture in the Carolinas were triggered by the extraordinary heat this afternoon.
Haley on Accuser: "Racist, Sexist Bigot"
Before issuing a written statement on her reaction to the SC House Ethics Committee's ruling that she did not break the law while a member of the House of Representatives, Gov. Nikki Haley lashes out at the person she blames for the entire investigation.
Bond For George Zimmerman???
The man accused of killing Florida teen Trayvon Martin will remain in jail while he waits for a judge to decide if he will be granted bond.
Jets Overhead-Mcentire Exercise
No need to worry if you saw jets scrambling overhead in Sumter. Major Jim Roth with the South Carolina Air National Guard says jets were practicing air defense tactics in the area today.
Hyman Leaving USC for Texas A&M
University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides has accepted the resignation of athletics director Eric Hyman, it was announced today. Hyman is expected to take a similar post at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Beating this excessive heat
The Carolinas are bracing for multiple days of temperatures above 100 degrees as a ridge of high pressure pushes warm, moist air in from the Gulf of Mexico.
Haley Ethics Hearing Deliberation Day One
It's Day Two of the ethics hearing involving Nikki Haley. Deliberations are set Friday. It could be ruled as a draw if it were a boxing match and a score card had to be used, as each side came out swinging with jabs and blows, with the governor's credibility taking the most hits
All Charges Against Haley Dismissed
After a two-hour deliberation, the SC House Ethics Committee dismissed all charges against Gov. Nikki Haley. Haley responds to the ruling.
Haley Maintains Innocence, Responds to Accuser
A day after Nikki Haley lashes out at her accuser, members of the South Carolina House Ethics Commitee appeared for a short time Friday morning to announce they would immediately go into exectuvie session to deliberate in the ehtics violations hearing regarding the governor.
Celebration marks Carolina Day in Charleston
A procession through the streets of Charleston and wreath laying at the city's Battery are part of the observance of Carolina Day.
Accidental Shooting -"Just Playing a Game".
It was an accident, we were playing. That's what orangeburg deputies say Marcellous Jamison said after they responded to a home on maudeanna drive just after 10 Wednesday night.
