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.
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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.
Federal Highway Head Announces Orangeburg Grant
The nation's top highway official is visiting Orangeburg to announce a highway grant for the area.
SC--Teacher-Sex Charges
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.
New Adult Toy Store Raises Eyebrows, Concerns
A new adult toy store scheduled to open its doors in Columbia is not receiving a warm welcome from neighboring businesses, as business owners think it amounts to a pornographic store.
Pet Food Manufacturer Bringing Jobs to Midlands
More jobs are coming to the Midlands.
Religious Group Plans Immigration Law Protests
A group of people from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths plan prayer vigils and protests over South Carolina's new immigration law.
DMV to Require Photo ID to Register Vehicles
If you need to register a new car at the DMV, pack your patience and a photo i-d.
Army Suspends 1st Female Drill Sergeant Leader
The Army has suspended the first woman chosen to lead its school for drill sergeants, Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King.
Ex-Band Director Gets 2 Years in Sex Case
The band director at Latta High School has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for having sex with students.
SLED: Allendale Court Clerk Stole Fine Money
State agents say a municipal court clerk in Allendale stole nearly $8,900 in fines and fees for her own use.
Group to Protest SC Immigration Law with Prayer
A group of people from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths plan prayer vigils and protests over South Carolina's new immigration law.
Ex-HomeGold Executive Sheppard OKd for SC Parole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina board has approved parole for Former HomeGold chief executive Ronnie Sheppard, who's served four years of a 20-year sentence for his role in one of the state's largest bankruptcies.
USC Admits Major NCAA Violations
South Carolina says in a release it does not dispute three major NCAA violations involving its football program and will eliminate six scholarships over the next three years.
Governor-Health Care
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Emails show South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley wanted a federally funded panel to find ways to opt out national health care law requirements.
Feds: States Should Impose 'Total' Cell Phone Ban
If the National Transportation Safety Board has its way, motorists will no longer be able to chat, email or text using a cell phone, even if it's a hands-free device, and they urge all states to impose such restrictions.
Judge Rules in Favor of Occupy Columbia
A federal judge says Occupy Columbia protesters can stay on the South Carolina Statehouse grounds 24-hours a day, at least until new rules are put in place.
Swansea Couple Charged with Exploitation of Adult
A Lexington County couple has been charged with exploiting a vulnerable adult.
Midlands Teen Gives Life, Honored in Rose Parade
Midlands teen Jesse Miller Gamble will honored for giving the 'gift of life' to seven organ recipients, as an artisitc floral protrait of the teen, called a floragraph, was presented to his family and will be portrayed on the Donate Life Float in the annual Rose Parade in January.
SC Legislative Audit Council Gets New Director
South Carolina's Legislative Audit Council has appointed Perry Simpson as its new director.
Attorneys for Occupy Protesters, SC Head to Court
Attorneys for Occupy Columbia protesters and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are scheduled to appear in federal court to determine whether the protesters can continue their around-the-clock demonstration on Statehouse grounds.
