Unemployment Benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ If unemployed workers in South Carolina can't find a job in six months, they would have to volunteer 16 hours weekly to continue getting a check under a bill up for debate by a Senate panel.
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Deputy Talks About K-9 Partner's Death
Less than a month after his K-9 partner, Fargo, dies in the line of duty, Richland County Master Deputy Warren Cavanagh opens up about coping with the loss.
Lawmakers to Return Tuesday
The South Carolina State House will see the return of State Lawmakers Tuesday for the start of the 2012 Legislative session.
Fire Officials Deem Columbia Restaurant Fire Arson
An early morning fire at a Midlands restaurant is deemed arson.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Sisters
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing two sisters in an Oconee County home invasion. Prosecutors said Shawn Owens pleaded guilty Friday to murder.
Final Moments of K-9's Death Revealed
Richland County K-9 Deputy, Fargo, died like a true soldier in battle, according to his partner who recounts the details of the dog's final moments.
Public Hearing on Bus System Saturday
Saturday, January 7, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at CMRTA Headquarters on Lucius Road, officials will host a public forum. Riders of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, will have a chance to respond to a reduction in services that could come as early as next month.
SC Lawmakers: Budgets Won't Return to 2007 Levels
The leaders of South Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature say they will not use an additional $913 million in revenue to boost agencies' budgets back to pre-recession levels.
Mayor Takes Over
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) _ The new mayor of Norway says someone else climbed through a Town Hall window on New Year's Day to get inside, not him.
SC Firms Help Get New Home to Wounded Veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two firms that are part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are providing $20,000 to provide a mortgage-free home for an Army veteran wounded in Iraq. Spokesman Billy Quarles says the firms are presenting keys to the Columbia home Monday to retired Army 1st Sgt. Peter Lara, who suffered gunshot wounds during a firefight in Iraq in 2005.
Norway Mayor Sneaks in Town Hall, Changes Lock
The new mayor of Norway says he climbed into City Hall through a back window on New Year's Day because he hadn't been given the key yet.
Earthquake Near Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Another small earthquake has been recorded on the South Carolina coast.
180 in SC Received $10K in Jobless Overpayments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment agency says it has identified 180 people who fraudulently received at least $10,000 each in unearned jobless benefits. The Department of Employment and Workforce is working with the U.S. Labor Department and the state attorney general's office to investigate and prosecute unemployment insurance fraud.
Winter Heating Fire Prevention
The cold weather means there is an increased risk of house fires.
Bachmann, Perry cancel SC trips after Iowa
Republican presidential candidates Rick Perry and Michelle Bachmann have canceled campaign trips to South Carolina.
Husband, Wife Killed Walking on York County Road
CLOVER, S.C. (AP) _ A husband and wife have been killed after they were struck by a car while walking down a York County highway. Authorities said 35-year-old Marsha Rose and her husband, 36-year-old Jerry Rose, were hit as they walked on U.S. 321 south of Clover around 6:30 p.m. Monday.
12-Year-Old South Carolina Girl Dies on ATV
A 12-year-old girl has died after a wreck on an all-terrain vehicle in Colleton County.
DMV Closed For An Hour Wednesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Department of Motor Vehicle offices across South Carolina will be closed for an hour Wednesday morning for training.
Adult Sex Toy Store Plans to Shut Down
The owner of Taboo, a heavily-opposed sexually oriented business in Columbia, says after a continued battle with the city leaders, other companies and residents, he is prepared to hang a 'Going Out of Business' sign.
Shattered Window Leads to Nervous Time for Trooper
A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.
Man Shot to Death by Robbers in his SC Home
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence. Investigators said three men banged on the back door of the home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and were let in by the victim's daughter.
Deadly Highways
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007.
Six Year Old Killed in DUI Accident Say Police
A six year old is dead after a collision in Lexington, where police say the driver responsible, is now charged with Felony DUI.
Final Moments of Murder Victim Caught on Tape
Surveillance video recently released shows images of Beverly Hope Melton entering a convenience store to pay for gas, as a suspected attacker, also caught on tape, proceeds to abduct, rape and beat her to death with a baseball bat, according to authorities.
Haley Places Wager on Bowl Games
Governor Nikki Haley will have her eye on our two in state schools next week as the USC Gamecocks take on Nebraska on Monday in the Capitol One Bowl in Orlando and the Clemson Tigers face West Virginia in the Orange Bowl in Miami Wednesday.
