Criminal Charges Dropped, Civil Case Pursued
Now that trespassing charges against 19 Occupy Columbia protesters have been dropped, demonstrators push to sue the state over violation of their civil rights.
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Haley Wants Occupy Columbia Suit Sent to Fed Court
Attorneys for Gov. Nikki Haley are asking that a lawsuit against her filed by Occupy Columbia protesters be moved from state court to federal court.
Columbia Shooting May Be Self-Defense
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Columbia police are investigating whether a man shot to death outside an apartment complex was killed in self-defense.
Duke Rate Hike
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Duke Energy Carolinas has agreed to increase the power bills of its South Carolina customers by about 6 percent overall, or less than half of what the utility wanted.
Ten Years Later, $10,000 Reward Offered
After ten years of the murder of Merry Shivers going unsolved, Cayce Police and SLED reveal new evidence that could lead to a conviction and make a public plea for people to come forward.
Prevention against holiday burglary
With the holiday season, burglaries typically increase as more people are spending time away from the home. Here are some tips to help you from becoming the victim of a home break-in.
New Group Forming to Help SC Nuke Industry Network
A new group is forming to help young people working in South Carolina's nuclear industry network with each other.
9-Year-Old Bitten By Rattlesnake in SC
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 9-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was bitten by a rattlesnake last week while playing at a park in North Charleston.
Drummer For Ricky Skaggs Band Found Dead In South Carolina
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ A drummer for Grammy-winning bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs was found dead in the band's tour bus before a planned performance at Clemson University.
Shipping Rates Increase Before Holidays
With 16.5 billion cards, letters and packages to be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the U.S. Postal Service has shipping tips to help make sure gits are delivered promptly and safely during the holiday season.
You Can Be a Santa This Holiday Season
When you're out shopping this holiday season, you can also "Be a Santa to a Senior."
SC Officials Investigate Sex Crime Convict's Death
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of 49-year-old inmate serving a 20-year sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Man Pleads Guilty to $2M Chicken Parts Fraud
Authorities say a 36-year-old Sumter man cheated a poultry plant out of more than $2 million by falsifying records about how he disposed of chicken parts.
Police Investigate Death of SC Man at Gas Station
Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found outside a gas station as a homicide.
SC Woman Stabbed After Surprising Burglar
MANNING, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Clarendon County woman has been stabbed to death after she came home and surprised a burglar. Sheriff Randy Garrett says 28-year-old Christopher Heck of Huntington, W. Va., has been charged with first-degree murder and burglary.
Black Friday Big Success
According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers looked for value and deals and spent billions, even in a sluggish economy.
Governor's Carolighting Cancelled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the annual event has been called off. However, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki R. Haley will hold a brief tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House.
Gingrich Wins New Hampshire Backing: Set to Visit SC
Newt Gingrich will make campaign stops in South Carolina this week. This as he receives major backing from New Hampshire's largest newspaper.
Black Friday Trials and Triumphs
The day after Thanksgiving is survival of the fittest for sure, as Black Friday shoppers made their mark at the stores all across the Midlands.
Woman Wounded in SC Black Friday Robbery Attempt
A 55-year-old woman has been shot and wounded during a robbery attempt while she was shopping on Black Friday at a Myrtle Beach store.
Woman Faces Another Forgery Charge in Rock Hill
A former assisted living home employee in Rock Hill accused of killing one of the residents now faces another forgery charge.
Santee Cooper Stages Green Holiday Display
A new holiday light display staged by Santee Cooper is using green power.
SC--Fake Cop Assault
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office now has a description of a man officials are seeking in connection with a report of a motorist being pulled over by someone posing as a police officer.
Annual Thanksgiving Feast Not Just for Homeless
In its 21st year, the Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, hosted by Columbia's St. Peter's Catholic Church and First Baptist Church, did not disappoint, as some 400 volunteers served more than 1,000 residents, homeless or not.
Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge in Cop Shooting
Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Lancaster County deputy in the stomach as he ate dinner at a restaurant has been charged with attempted murder.
