Ft. Jackson 'Enlists' Make-A-Wish Child
Fort Jackson's 193rd Infantry Brigade gets a special new soldier, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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West Columbia Police Arrest Man in Connection with Hit and Run
West Columbia Police have arrested Diedreich Adam Jackson, 29, and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. On November 5, 2011 the West Columbia Police Department had a traffic fatality that occurred during the early morning hours on N.12th Street. According to police, It appeared a vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking northbound on the sidewalk.
USC and Clemson Games Set For Noon
USC and Clemson will both play noon home games this Saturday. The SEC and ACC determined the final game times Sunday. USC will host Florida at noon on CBS. Clemson will host Wake Forest at noon on ESPNU. The Gamecocks fall from 9th to 13th in the latest BCS Standings. Clemson is 9th.
Deputy Deadly Crash
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Richland County sheriff's deputy who lost control of his cruiser near Shaw Air Force Base and killed a Sumter homebuilder likely had a seizure and will not be charged in the death.
SC Election Agency withholds ID List
The South Carolina Election Commission said it will seek a legal opinion on whether it has to release the names of voters who may face hurdles when they head to the polls because they don't have state-issued photo identification or driver's licenses.
Possible Heart Attack Kills SC Man After Robbery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Greenville County man died of a possible heart attack after intruders kicked in his door, held him at gunpoint and robbed him. Greenville County Deputy Coroner Barry Wright says 50-year-old Amos Richard Valentine died Thursday night after going into cardiac arrest at his apartment.
Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Descends on Fairgrounds
The 36th Annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic returns to the State fairgrounds for another expo organizers hope stimulates the local economy.
No Sign of Trauma or Foul Play in Baby's Death
The Richland County Coroner says an autopsy on a 15 month old infant that died Thursday Night reveals no signs of trauma or foul play.
SC Court to Take up Primary Challenge
The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled arguments for a challenge of the first-in-the-South presidential primary brought by four counties worried about picking up the contest's tab.
SC Probe Leads to 9 Arrests in Illegal Tobacco Bust
MAULDIN, S.C. (AP) _ Federal authorities have busted a ring of conspirators they say illegally purchased and sold untaxed cigarettes totaling millions of dollars in an operation spanning from Virginia to South Carolina. Prosecutors say agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rounded up several men in northwestern South Carolina this week.
Cain-Jenny Sanford
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is taking a step into 2012 presidential politics in an opinion piece that praises businessman Herman Cain and criticizes special interests and media sensationalism.
New Website Encourages Community Input on Education
More than 500 educators, business leaders and legislators gathered in Columbia to discuss how schools can compete globally, and they hope a new website assists in reaching that goal.
SCDOT Questioned About Finances
Thursday, Robert St. Onge, Jr. with the South Carolina Department of Transportation went before the Budget and Control Board to answer questions concerning the departments cash flow problems.
Huntsman Making Campaign Swing through SC
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is starting a three-day campaign swing through South Carolina.
SC Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old Chesterfield County teacher is accused of having sex with a former middle school student. The Darlington County Detention Center says deputies arrested Carole Ann Hope on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act on a minor.
Virginia Family Slain
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ A hearing for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of his wife and three stepchildren in Newport News has been continued until January 4th. John Moses Ragin's status hearing had been set for Wednesday in Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The 36-year-old Ragin is being held without bond.
Officials to Spray for Mosquitoes
City of Columbia, Richland County and State DHEC officials launch an aggressive exterminating plan after confirmed cases of West Nile virus show up in mosquitoes in Columbia.
Greenville Deputy Followed Procedures in Crash
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The Greenville County sheriff's office says a deputy was following proper procedures when he pursued a suspicious vehicle that wrecked, killing the driver. A deputy was pursuing a vehicle thought to contain a man who had been the object of a massive manhunt that prompted the lockdown of 10 schools on Oct. 28.
Bachmann adds SC Campaign Adviser
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has added an adviser to her South Carolina presidential campaign. Bachmann said Wednesday that Wesley Donehue has joined her team. The outspoken Republican activist will serve as a spokesman and strategist, as well as help the national new media team.
Occupy Movement Marches to City Hall
More than a hundred protesters gathered their signs and voices and took their fight from the State House lawn to City Council Chambers. Demonstrators say they wanted to take their message to those who need to hear it most.
Company Moving into Vacant Barnwell County Plant
An international maker of highway safety products is opening in Barnwell County, creating 25 jobs over two years in a building that once employed more than 300.
Dog Fighting Ring Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County authorities say 15 of the 24 dogs seized during a September raid on a dog-fighting operation are in foster homes. Sheriff Leon Lott said Tuesday that $1,700 in donations helped pay to care for the dogs.
Conway Man Pleads Guilty To Counterfeit Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old Horry County man admits he made counterfeit $10 and $100 bills on a computer. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Tuesday that Parish Gagum of Conway pleaded guilty in federal court in Florence to making counterfeit money.
Small Business Owner: 'We create jobs'
For the first time, the City of Columbia invites small business owners to a gripe session they hope, in the end, benefits them, merchants and consumers.
