Calhoun - ABC Columbia

Board Bans Camping on Statehouse Grounds

Dec 20, 2011 4:11 PM EST

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

Dec 20, 2011 4:07 PM EST

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

Dec 20, 2011 3:40 AM EST

State agents have arrested a former clerk in Manning's city court.

Public to Weigh In on Proposed Walmart

Dec 19, 2011 11:07 PM EST

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

Dec 19, 2011 10:49 PM EST

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

Dec 19, 2011 7:58 PM EST

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

Dec 19, 2011 7:56 PM EST

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

Dec 18, 2011 9:45 PM EST

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

Dec 18, 2011 9:34 PM EST

A 21-month-old South Carolina boy missing for more than a day is being reunited with his family.

No Child Left Behind

Dec 17, 2011 2:37 AM EST

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

Dec 17, 2011 12:34 AM EST

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

Dec 16, 2011 10:50 PM EST

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

Dec 16, 2011 9:03 PM EST

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

Dec 16, 2011 1:58 PM EST

There's a developing story out of Richland County Friday morning.

Company Pays Feds $520,000 for Taken Timber

Dec 16, 2011 12:38 PM EST

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

Dec 16, 2011 12:34 PM EST

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.

Federal Highway Head Announces Orangeburg Grant

Dec 16, 2011 12:32 PM EST

The nation's top highway official is visiting Orangeburg to announce a highway grant for the area.

SC--Teacher-Sex Charges

Dec 16, 2011 4:43 AM EST

CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) _ A middle school teacher is facing charges of having sex with a student in a third South Carolina county. The State Law Enforcement Division said Thursday that 36-year-old Carole Ann Hope is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act upon a child for two encounters earlier this year with a 14-year-old on a dirt road near Pageland Central High.