Education Goals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state leaders says South Carolina's education system needs dramatic improvement to successfully compete economically.
Calhoun News
Prayer vigil planned for Amir Jennings
A prayer vigil for Amir and Zinah Jennings will take place Thurdsay at Frances Burns Methodist Church on Farrow Road.
Arrests Made in Animal Shelter Dog Thefts
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says a 17-year-old has been charged in the case and a juvenile has charges pending. Investigators are looking for another juvenile and a 25-year-old in connection with the case.
Black History Month: 'Red Tails' Impact
As the box office hit move, 'Red Tails' highlights the achievements of African American fighter pilots, a Midlands pilot reflects on the soldiers' history, his heritage and future leaders' hope.
Lancaster Woman Is City's 2nd Death This Week
A Lancaster woman has been found dead from an apparent gunshot wound and police say it appears to be the second homicide this week.
SC Forestry Commission Issues Red Flag Alert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire alert for more than half of the state's counties. The commission says the alert goes into effect at 7 p.m. Friday. It means that outdoor burning is still allowed, but officials strongly advise holding off on doing any burning until weather conditions improve.
SC State Firings
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University President George Cooper announced the school fired several officials, but refused to say who they were.
Man Found Dead at Apartment Complex
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim from Friday morning's homicide, which occurred at The Gable Oaks apartment complex on Colleton Street in Columbia.
State House showdown: Senators vs. Superintendent Zais
Thursday, senate democrats claimed South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais has taken too much time off work.
Police find suspect vehicle from Deadly Hit-and-Run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol needs your help following a deadly hit-and-run in Lexington County.
Fire Safety Tips When It Comes to Heating Your Home
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to make sure you don't become a statistic.
Furman Adds Lacrosse
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Furman is adding men's and women's lacrosse to its roster of sports.
Haley Announces Job Training Initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley is announcing a partnership with a company that does college admission tests to match unemployed workers with the businesses who need them.
Hospital: SC Teen Mom Put Cotton Down Baby's Throat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Officials at the Medical University of South Carolina say a 17-year-old mother was arrested after she stuffed cotton down her infant daughter's mouth, then called for help. Authorities told WCSC-TV (http://bit.ly/ze4MP0 ) that they put a camera in the baby's room because the child had suffered several life-threatening episodes.
Voter ID Law: SC v. US
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the state of South Carolina is suing the US Department of Justice over its rejection of South Carolina's Voter ID law that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls.
House Debates Another Anti Union Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House is poised to approve a bill Republicans say further strengthens the state's already tough anti-union law.
Coach Ray Tanner: "We'll do our best."
Gamecock baseball took over the state house on Wednesdsay for a celebration to honor the team for back to back national titles.
SC Senate Makes Progress on Government Reform Bill
The South Carolina Senate has voted to eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
Bullet Removed From Orangeburg Man After Twelve Years
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A doctor in Orangeburg has removed a bullet that was lodged in a man's back for more than a decade.
Video in Suspect Beating Shown in Court
For the first time, a judge views surveillance video in the assault of a Columbia teenage last summer and must decide whether one of the alleged juvenile offenders will be tried as an adult.
SC Mom Says She Rubbed Cocaine on Sore Tooth
A 27-year-old Conway woman told authorities her newborn daughter tested positive for drugs because she had rubbed cocaine on a sore tooth before giving birth.
Teen Shooting
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a teen has been shot and killed while sitting in a car in Aiken.
1 Fired from SC Jail After Inmate Escape
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ One employee has been fired and several others disciplined after an inmate escaped from the Berkeley County jail. Sheriff's spokesman Dan Moon says one person was fired, one employee was demoted and two others were suspended.
Gilbert Teen killed while helping remove deer from road
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating an accident that took the life of a 17-year-old Gilbert teen.
New Video in Carter Strange Beating Revealed
Eight months after their son was severely beaten in Columbia's Five Points, the parents of the victim witness the moments leading up to their son's attack.
