Fire Marshal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has named a new state fire marshal to replace outgoing Adolf Zubia.
Calhoun News
USC Wins Regional, Eliminates Clemson
Adam Matthews' RBI single keyed a three-run first inning, and Jordan Montgomery held Clemson to five hits in nearly seven innings as two-time defending national champion South Carolina won its 19th straight NCAA tournament game, wrapping up the Columbia Regional with a 4-3 victory Sunday.
Dantzler's hit in 12th gives SC 5-4 win vs Clemson
LB Dantzler's single to right drove in the winning run in the 12th innings as two-time defending College World Series champion South Carolina won its 18th straight NCAA tournament game with a 5-4 victory over rival Clemson on Saturday in the Columbia Regional.
Local Retailers Seek 'Homerun' During Regionals
America's favorite past time of baseball belongs to the state of South Carolina this weekend. The two-time defending national champion USC Gamecocks baseball team has a rep to protect. It's one of three state teams playing in Columbia's Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament. But it's the local retailers that say they're hitting a home run.
Holmes pitches South Carolina past Manhattan 7-0
Colby Holmes allowed one hit in eight innings, Adam Matthews drove in three runs and two-time defending national champion South Carolina won its 17th straight NCAA tournament game with a 7-0 victory over Manhattan in the Columbia Regional on Friday.
SC Honors 70 Who Had Perfect School Attendance
South Carolina education officials are honoring 70 students who never missed a day of school.
Graduation Prayers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An Irmo High School graduate has sued to stop prayers at future graduation ceremonies.
SC Employee Recognition Includes Fun Park Outing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An amusement park outing, barbecue lunches and director dunking booths are among the ways that South Carolina state agencies showed appreciation for their employees. All state agencies were encouraged to do something on May 9 for State Employee Recognition Day, proclaimed this year by Gov. Nikki Haley.
Movies Travel outside the Theater
This summer, you have a chance to grab a blanket and experience a movie outside the theater.
SC State Names Warrick New Interim President
South Carolina State University has named a senior fellow at Howard University School of Pharmacy as the school's new interim president.
Ethics Probe Re-opened Against Haley
A witness list is being compiled to testify at a public hearing on whether or not Gov. Nikki Haley broke the law and lobbied while she was a state representative.
Dominoes Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after he was convicted of killing another man as he played dominoes in Orangeburg County.
Columbia Style Week a First in Midlands
Move over Charlotte. Step aside Charleston. Columbia Style Week is headed to the famously hot capitol city promising flare, fashion and a financial boost to the local economy.
NJ Family Suing SC Pet Food Plant Over Illness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A New Jersey family is suing a South Carolina pet food plant, saying their infant was sickened by salmonella from food at the plant.
The ABC's of Hunger Campaign: One Woman's Struggle
Every night, thousands of families in South Carolina have trouble putting food on the table, but you can help.
House Ethics Committee Opens Complaint on Haley
The House Ethics Committee is officially reopening an ethics complaint against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Man Shot to Death in Chester County<
EDGEMOOR, S.C. (AP) _ Chester County sheriff's deputies are investigating the weekend shooting death of a man in the Edgemoor community. Authorities say 50-year-old Marvin Cherry of Edgemoor died Sunday night after he was shot.
SCE&G Coal Plants
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Electric & Gas says it will close six of its coal-fired power generators by the end of 2018.
Graham Opposes Budget Cuts for Military
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says South Carolina's military bases will face massive reductions if across-the-board budget cuts take effect in January.
Haley Backs Jindal, Rice for VP Nod
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says her preference for Mitt Romney's running mate is Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal or former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Activist Wants Appeals Court to Look at Haley Ethics Case
A Republican activist wants an appeals court to overrule a judge's dismissal of his lawsuit accusing Gov. Nikki Haley of illegal lobbying while she was a state representative.
Man Lying on Tracks Killed by Train near Winnsboro
Authorities say a 32-year-old man has been struck and killed by a train while lying on the tracks near Winnsboro.
Man Lying on Tracks Killed By Train Near Winnsboro
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 32-year-old man has been struck and killed by a train while lying on the tracks near Winnsboro. Investigators said the engineer saw Antonio Pindeda on his back on the tracks as he rounded a curve around 8 p.m. Monday.
Could Beryl bring parts of South Carolina out of the drought?
Parts of South Carolina remain in a severe drought even with the recent rainfall, but Beryl could help the state.
Getting in Shape for the Summer
So, how's that New Year's resolution to lose weight and get in shape coming along? If you've had less than stellar results because you've given up a few months into the fight, fitness experts say use the warmer months to recapture that motivation.
