Michelin to Bring 500 Jobs, Invest $750 Million
Michelin says it will bring 500 jobs to South Carolina with a new giant tire plant in Anderson County and another expansion of its plant in Lexington.
Calhoun News
Brig. Gen. Roberts Takes over Fort Jackson
A veteran of three tours in Iraq is taking command of the Army's largest training post.
SRS Workers with Cancer Get New Review
Some former employees at the Savannah River Site near Aiken who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer may be getting some help with medical claims.
Fallen Lancaster Fire Chief Being Honored
A Lancaster County fire chief who died of a heart attack after helping put out a blaze is among firefighters being honored at a ceremony in Columbia.
SC--Teacher Loans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Education Oversight Committee wants legislators to put more money in a teacher loan program meant to encourage students to teach in South Carolina's needy schools. The group also recommends changing how a needy school is defined, to at least 80 percent of students living in poverty, up from 70 percent.
$2 Million Power Ball Ticket Sold in Columbia
Someone in Columbia is $2 million richer and may not even know it yet.
SC Bill: Sales Tax Cap on Vehicles
The poster child for outdated sales tax exemptions in South Carolina is the $300 sales tax cap on vehicles.
Local Churches Host Over-the-Top Easter Celebrations
Easter spending is expected to reach $16.8 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. But spending isn't the only thing that's big. Some Midlands churches are taking the message of Easter, literally, over the top.
Pet Food Recall
Diamond Pet Foods says it is voluntarily recalling its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food.
Carolina Investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The final executive convicted in the collapse of Carolina Investors is heading to prison to serve his five-year sentence nearly a decade after one of the biggest bankruptcies in South Carolina history.
Spring Concert Series Returns to Five Points
An old favorite is coming back to Five Points.
Severe Erosion Causes Aiken Bridge to Sink 1 Foot
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Department of Transportation crews are rushing to shore up a bridge in Aiken that is quickly sinking. Authorities say severe erosion under the Laurens Street bridge has caused it to settle nearly a foot in the past several days. The bridge has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
CPD's Fan the Heat Program Delivers Cool Relief
Officers with the Columbia Police Department were at the scene of Gonzalez Gardens Apartments near downtown Columbia Thursday, but not for a crime. The only villain they were fighting is the heat. Their secret weapon is brand new air conditioning units to residents who need them most.
SC Gas Prices Up but Still Among Nations Lowest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ As South Carolinians take to the road for Easter and spring break vacations, they're paying about 15 cents more for a gallon of gas than last year.
Study Suggests Unnecessary Tests at Doctor's Office
You may want to think twice before having that test run at the doctor's office.
Justices Return Liquor License to Newberry Club
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has given a Newberry private club its liquor license back after deciding state agents and revenue officials were too strict in their enforcement of rules over who can be a guest to the club. In a 3-2 decision Wednesday, the justices said an undercover State Law Enforcement Division agent was denied entry to the Blue Moon Sports Bar and ordered to call a number. A club employee who answered the call made him an official guest.
County Council Meetings to be Broadcast
Almost one year after it was proposed, Richland County council members give final approval to have their meeting broadcast on TV, for all to see.
Mendoza Arrest
A DOUBLE MURDER SUSPECT WANTED IN ORANGEBURG HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN LOUISIANA.
Titanic Artifacts to be Displayed at State Museum
It's been a century since the Titanic sank, and now some of the ship's artifacts are on display in South Carolina.
1-On-1 With Frank Martin
New USC Head Basketball Coach Frank Martin sat down for 1-on-1 interviews with the local Columbia media Wednesday afternoon. Here's part of his interview with ABC Columbia Sports Director Tim Hill.
National Hug an Anchor Day!
Nothing works out like giving an anchor a hug! We want to get some love... this is what we got...
City of Columbia Election Results
The polls closed in the Capital City at 7pm Tuesday.
Jenny Sanford-Fined For Dog
SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford got her day in court and will pay only a $150 fine for her dog escaping her beachfront home on Sullivans Island.
Man Now Facing Murder Charges in Sumter Deaths
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A man suspected of setting a Sumter apartment fire that killed two children is now facing murder charges. Timothy Donald Dingle had originally faced attempted murder and first-degree arson charges. But police say those were upgraded Monday after the children's deaths.
Voter: 'It is a big election'
With nine candidates' names on the ballot for three different seats on Columbia city council, voters come out in small numbers with big expectations.
