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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ The wreckage of a plane belonging to a Berkeley County man missing for two weeks has been located near the county airport near Moncks Corner. Authorities say 65-year-old Kenneth Tollett was found dead inside. Tollett was last seen Oct. 13 on his way to the airport. He regularly flew out of state and his family reported him missing on Sunday.
Officials Palmetto Health celebrate the groundbreaking of a brand new $99 million hospital, promising hundreds of jobs for South Carolinians.
A South Carolina based organization is bringing dogs into the classroom to chelp children cope with life's obstacles.
The medical document retrieval service The Doc Depot Inc. is expanding and adding 50 jobs in Williston.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 38-year-old Columbia man has admitted defrauding a finance company by inflating the amount of his mother's inheritance. Prosecutors said Darial Chatman pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud in federal court and faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine when he is sentenced next year.
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ At least the firefighters at one Florence fire station didn't have to go too far to answer a recent call. Authorities say a Florence firefighter left an unwatched pot on a stove which caused a blaze that damaged the station.
After having their water service terminated and receiving un-official eviction notices last week, residents of Parkwood Mobile Home Park in West Columbia are still fighting to keep their homes.
Despite a slight drop in the polls here in South Carolina, Texas Governor Rick Perry campaigns across the state Tuesday. While in Columbia he laid out his plan to get Americans back to work.
The state's Republican governor wants to hear what you have to say.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Pickens County coroner says a 21-year-old Clemson student who was swimming with friends has drowned. Coroner Kandy Kelley said that Prashanth Elangovan (praz-HAWNTH ee-LAWN-go-vawn) was swimming at Twelve Mile Recreation Area in Clemson at about 6:30 p.m. Monday when he went under and didn't resurface.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Republican Party says GOP presidential candidates will debate at Wofford College. Party Chairman Chad Connelly announced Wednesday that the debate in Spartanburg on Nov. 12 will focus on national security and foreign policy and start at 8 p.m.
Marcus Lattimore will travel to Knoxville this Saturday to support his Gamecock teammates from the sideline. ABC Columbia's Tim Hill has more information from Steve Spurrier's weekly press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is making himself an official South Carolina presidential primary candidate. State Rep. Eric Bedingfield said he notarized Perry's candidate papers Monday.
