I-26 opens after Semi Overturns with Turkeys
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is working to clear the scene of an accident on a major highway in Richland County Monday morning.
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Dems Reprimand Governor
Local democrats take their beef over the budget beyond the walls of the state capitol by reprimanding the governor because they believe her recent vetoes will leave thousands of South Carolinians without jobs and shut down some state agencies for good.
Arizona immigration decision affects SC law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge says he needs to revisit an order blocking South Carolina's anti-illegal immigration law now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned nearly all of Arizona's similar legislation.
Columbia Women Killed in Jasper County Accident
Jasper County authorities have released the names of two Columbia women killed in a wreck on Interstate 95 near Hardeeville.
Georgia Man Drowns in Accident on SC Lake
Officials say a Georgia man drowned during a fishing trip on Lake Marion in accident that four others survived.
Lancaster County Suffers through Violent 6 months
Authorities say 2012 is shaping up to be a deadly year in Lancaster County.
Officials Lift Hopkins Boil Advisory
Some Midlands residents no longer have to worry about boiling their water.
Midlands Police Collecting Cool Donations
Some of us are lucky enough to have air conditioning during this heat wave, but others are having to find other ways to beat the hot temperatures.
Gov. Haley Issues Vetoes, Agency Responds
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley meets her deadline for striking items from the Legislature's $6.7 billion budget plan, and one state agency says it could close its doors as early as Monday because of the vetoes.
SC--Toddler Shooting Death
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Anderson County coroner's office has ruled the shooting death of a 2-year-old boy earlier this week an accident. The Anderson Independent-Mail reported (http://bit.ly/KXUDao ) that Deputy Coroner Don McCown completed an autopsy Thursday and ruled the death of Josiah Tate an accident.
Glitch stops some Greenville fireworks from firing
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ San Diego had a problem with its entire July 4th fireworks all firing at the same time. Greenville had a problem with some of its July 4th fireworks not firing at all.
Man Shoots Himself with Sumter Officer's Gun
Authorities say a Sumter man took a police officer's gun during a struggle and used the weapon to shoot himself in the head.
Haley traveling to London air show
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Commerce Department officials will attend an international air show in London next week to market the state to Boeing suppliers.
SC Man Found Tied Up, Gagged and Shot to Death
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 71-year-old man found shot and killed in his Marion County home was gagged with his hands and ankles bound together.
Judge to Get Update in SC Illegal Immigration Case
A federal judge is getting an update on a challenge to South Carolina's illegal immigration law.
Governor to Attend International Air Show
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Commerce Department officials will attend an international air show in London next week to market the state to Boeing suppliers.
SC Gets $2 Million for Improving Food Stamp System
South Carolina is getting more than $2 million from the federal government for improving its food stamp benefits system.
Fire Contained at Wildewood Country Club
The fire at a Columbia country club is contained after the blaze grew as high as 10 feet Wednesday night.
Police: SCHP Cruiser Strikes, Kills Suspect
An attempted traffic stop turns deadly in Richland County. That's according to the sheriff's department.
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.
