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.
Calhoun News
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.
Former First Lady in Court for Dog Fine
Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is getting her day in court for dog escape. Sanford is scheduled to appear in municipal court on Sullivans Island on Tuesday.
Thursday Funeral Planned for 2 Sumter Children
Funeral services are planned later this week for two children killed in a Sumter apartment fire.
Indian Gambling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has delayed a decision on whether South Carolina's only federally recognized tribe can open a gambling hall on its reservation in York County.
Man Shot to Death, Woman Wounded in Inman
INMAN, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies say one person has been killed and another wounded in a shooting at an Inman apartment.
NAACP Seeks Entry in Voter ID Lawsuit
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People wants to get involved in a federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law.
Gov. Haley Says She Will Not Seek VP Nomination
Governor Nikki Haley say's she has no interest in becoming a vice presidential nominee.
Monday: Benedict College to Remember Slain Teen
In the midst of loud and boisterous protests, marches and rallies, local college students take a different approach to honoring the memory of Trayvon Martin.
Lottery Officials: $250,000 Prize Winner in South Carolina
It's the biggest jackpot in lottery history.
Police: Man Killed Brother in Darlington County
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Darlington County deputies have charged the 50-year-old brother in a well-known barbecue making family with shooting his sibling to death nearly a year ago. Investigators say Eugene Gardner III was arrested Friday.
SC Jobless Rate Falls for 7th Straight Month
South Carolina's jobless rate has fallen for the seventh straight month.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $640 Million
Its gone up again. The Mega Millions jackpot increased today to $640 million.
SC Gov Signs Law against Camping around State House
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill banning camping and sleeping on Statehouse grounds.
SC - Man Found Shot to Death at Blacksburg Pond
BLACKSBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a couple has found a man's body by a pond in Blacksburg. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said the man had been shot several times and he has ordered an autopsy for Friday.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Seventh-grade students in South Carolina could get a free vaccine to prevent a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus under a bill approved by a House panel.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $540 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has moved up again.
Lucky's Healing Power of Touch
He's 90lbs, gray, and the breed you wouldn't expect to have so much power. But it's the healing power of touch that makes Lucky the Therapy Dog so special to all those with whom he comes in contact.
SC House Approves Ban on State House Camping
The South Carolina House has approved a bill banning camping and sleeping in and around the state capitol.
Unemployment-Misconduct
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Workers fired for misconduct could not collect any unemployment benefits under legislation approved unanimously in the Senate.
SC Bill Would Allow Public Entities to Pay More
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A legislative panel has approved a bill to allow government agencies to pay more than a $600,000 per-event liability limit that protects public agencies from having to pay unlimited damages.
