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.
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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.
SC Math, Reading Scores Virtually Unchanged
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina students' scores on national math and reading tests haven't changed much in two years and continue to hover below the national average. The U.S. Department of Education released data Tuesday showing South Carolina's fourth- and eighth-graders posted scores that were between two and five points below the national average.
Spurrier Hopes Passing Improves For Arkansas
Steve Spurrier is frustrated by his team's lack of passing production and says it will need to improve for #9 USC to win at #7 Arkansas this weekend. ABC Columbia Sports Director Tim Hill recaps Tuesday's weekly Steve Spurrier press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.
Deadly accident claims another child's life
A second child has died after a weekend car accident that killed her 7-year-old brother. Lexington County Coroner Harry Harman stated that 10-year-old Haley Upchurch died at the hospital Tuesday.
SC Democrats Plan Lawsuit over US House Plans
South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says a lawsuit will be filed within two weeks over the U.S. House district plans the Justice Department says it won't challenge.
15 Indicted in Lancaster County Gang Crackdown
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ More than a dozen people have been indicted as part of a gang roundup in Lancaster County. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Sheriff Barry Faile said Monday 15 people had been indicted for gang activity.
Fake Social Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Columbia man accused of posing as a social worker to take money from seven vulnerable adults faces new charges. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott announced that 45-year-old Mitchell Smith was arrested Monday morning and charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult and simple possession of marijuana.
Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time for fun and treats, but don't let the tricks turn dangerous. We have some safety tips to keep you and the little ghosts and goblins safe on Halloween.
USC Up To 9th In BCS Standings
After improving to 7-1 on the season, South Carolina is up to 9th in the latest BCS Standings. Clemson drops to 11th in the BCS after losing its first game of the season.
USC Topples Tennessee, 14-3
Connor Shaw threw for one touchdown and ran for another as No. 14 South Carolina survived Tennessee with a 14-3 victory on Saturday night.
Pharmaceutical Company to Bring Jobs to Midlands
Nephron Pharmaceutical Corporation and Gov. Nikki Haley announced Friday the company's plan to build a new manufacturing plant in Lexington County, which will generate more than 700 new positions.
Hi-Tech Trick or Treating (or Tweeting?)
Halloween is going high tech, from candied apples to iPads, and you have new ways to trick or treat gadget style. In this edition of the Consumer Minute, Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the newest ways to have a ghoulishly good time.
I-95 Repairs
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) _ Repairs to the bridge over Lake Marion on busy Interstate 95 in South Carolina have been completed about three weeks ahead of schedule. The state Transportation Department announced Thursday that the work was completed last weekend. It was originally expected to be finished in mid-November.
