Earthquake Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An earthquake that registered a magnitude of 2.6 shook residents near Charleston but no damage has been reported.
Calhoun News
Adult Store Opens, City Council Stiffens Ordinances
In an attempt to revamp its current business licensing ordinances, the City of Columbia invited outside legal council to make recommendations, now that a new adult toy store is causing controversy.
Teen Charged with Murder in Aiken Officer's Death
A 19-year-old Aiken man has been charged with murder in the shooting of an Aiken police officer.
Judge Rules Against Occupy Columbia
A federal judge says new rules regulating protests on the Statehouse grounds can take effect immediately.
Haley Updating Records Policy
South Carolina Gov. Nikki says her office is updating a decades-old policy on what records must be kept and what can be destroyed following criticism about deleted e-mails.
Another Citadel Allegation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston police are investigating another allegation of inappropriate sexual conduct at The Citadel's former summer camp.
Occupy Columbia Hearing Thursday
Attorneys for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Occupy Columbia protesters are heading back to federal court.
Construction Worker Dies in Columbia Cave-In
Authorities say a 61-year-old worker has been crushed to death after a hole caved in on him at a Columbia construction site.
Human Rabies Case
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ The Sumter County woman who was diagnosed with South Carolina's first human rabies case in more than 50 years has died. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said that 46-year-old Ivy Durant died about 10:15 p.m. Monday.
Board Bans Camping on Statehouse Grounds
The Budget and Control Board has voted unanimously to ban camping and sleeping on the Statehouse grounds, effectively ending the around-the-clock protests by Occupy Columbia.
Unemployment rate drops to 9.9 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in November and officials say it was the largest monthly drop since 1976.
Former Manning Court Clerk Charged with Misconduct
State agents have arrested a former clerk in Manning's city court.
Public to Weigh In on Proposed Walmart
More than 100 residents are expected to gather for a public hearing at 701 Whaley Street in downtown Columbia to voice their concerns over a proposed Walmart to be built on the city of an historic baseball stadium.
Bowling Ball Assault
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Chester man was charged with attempted murder after he threw a bowling ball at a woman who refused his offer to buy her a drink at a Rock Hill bowling alley.
Lawmakers Meet to Discuss State House Camping Rules
The Budget and Control Board has called a meeting, and the only item on the agenda is rules to prohibit sleeping or camping on the grounds of the South Carolina State House.
Judge will Rule Before End of the Year on SC Immigration Law
A federal judge says he will rule by Dec. 31 whether to block South Carolina's tough new immigration law from taking effect.
Retailers Hope Spending is Up
Retailers looking to cash in on last minute shoppers are offering big deals as we head into the last week before Christmas, say consumer experts.
Missing Toddler Found Safe
A 21-month-old South Carolina boy missing for more than a day is being reunited with his family.
No Child Left Behind
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Superintendent Mick Zais' drafted proposal for changing how No Child Left Behind works in South Carolina includes giving schools a letter grade for their performance, rewarding high achievers with money, and rating teachers' classroom effectiveness.
SC--Toddler Dies-Abuse
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown says an autopsy has found a 3-year-old girl died from complications of an untreated urinary tract infection as well as neglect and several injuries from abuse.
Man Finds Fugitive Hiding in Shed
A Columbia man is resting a bit easier after tipping off police about a suspected armed robber hiding in the shed behind his house in North Columbia.
Gov. Haley Endorses Mitt Romney
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says there are no perfect candidates in this year's Republican presidential primary.
Police: Midlands Armed Robbery Goes Bad; K9 Officer Killed
There's a developing story out of Richland County Friday morning.
Company Pays Feds $520,000 for Taken Timber
A company that cut trees in the Sandhills Wildlife Refuge has agreed to pay the federal government more than $520,000 for trees that were cut down without proper payment.
Get the Sleigh Ready; 9,000 Soldiers Going Home
Airports, train stations and bus terminals are filling up with Army soldiers in uniform as South Carolina's Fort Jackson gets 9,000 trainees home for the holidays.
