Cops: Burglary Suspects Strike 3 Times in 1 Night
Police are looking for three burglary suspects who struck three times in one night at a cash advance stores on Two Notch Road in Richland County.
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Fake Social Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 45-year-old Columbia man is accused of posing as a social worker and taking the money of seven vulnerable adults in two homes. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott announced Monday that Mitchell Smith is charged with unauthorized practice as a social worker. It was unclear if he has an attorney.
Prostate Exams Crucial for Black Men
Doctors urge all men to have their prostate tested but especially encourage African American men to do so.
Occupy Columbia in its Third Day
Protesters gathered for their third day outside the Statehouse are praising South Carolina law enforcement for treating them well. Parker Goldsborough says he fully expected officers in SWAT gear, but was pleasantly surprised.
Peanut Butter Prices Going Up
More people may soon eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, without the peanut butter. Why? To save money.
Lattimore Out For Season
A turbulent week for No. 14 South Carolina closed with devastating news: Star tailback Marcus Lattimore is out for the year with a knee injury. "Our worst fears were realized," Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier said Sunday.
Gamecocks Escape Starkville With 14-12 Win
Alshon Jeffrey caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shaw with 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and No. 15 South Carolina rallied to beat Mississippi State 14-12 on Saturday.
Cold Case Billboards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County deputies hope new billboards put up across Columbia will help them figure out who killed a woman 12 years ago. Sheriff Leon Lott said Friday that the billboards will have Janice Gilchrist-Evans' picture on them and ask people to call in tips on who might have killed her in March 1999.
Cops: Suspect Shoots Man in front of Family after Attempted Armed Robbery
Columbia Police are looking for a suspect who shot a man sitting in the car with his wife and 10-year-old daughter.
Credit Unions 'Cash In' on Bank Fee Fallout
More than 30 federal credit unions across the state have signed a pledge that they will not charge consumers fees for debit card usage, as Bank of America is doing and other banks are considering.
How the SC State Fair is helping education
The South Carolina State Fair is working to help education in the state by awarding 50 scholarships to students across the state every year.
Kroger Recalls Ice Cream with Unlisted Peanuts
Kroger is recalling ice cream sold in 10 states because it may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label.
Man Shoots Into Bar After Being Kicked Out
SMYRNA, S.C. (AP) _ York County deputies say they arrested a man who shot into a bar three separate times after he was kicked out and told never to return. Authorities said 57-year-old Myers Duncan of Blacksburg was charged Tuesday with six counts of attempted murder and discharging firearms into a dwelling.
Moonshine Bust
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Orangeburg County deputies say they have arrested three men who operated an illegal still, cranking out up to 100 gallons of moonshine a week. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said his officers had the still under surveillance for a while and were finally able to catch the men stirring the pot on Tuesday.
Walking to Beat Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association of South Carolina prepares for a 5K event at Finlay Park to assist those like Robert Miller, who battle the disease daily.
SC State Museum Kicks off $23 Million Renovation
South Carolina's State Museum in Columbia is kicking off a $23 million expansion and renovation project that brings a new observatory, planetarium and theater to the site.
Illegal Immigration Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The American Civil Liberties union and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit to block South Carolina's illegal immigration law. The group's lawsuit was filed in Charleston on Wednesday and says the new law is unconstitutional and would spark racial profiling.
SC Teen Bit By Rabid Raccoon
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina health officials are warning Anderson County residents to stay away from wild animals and not try to keep them as pets after a teen was exposed to rabies by a raccoon. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Wednesday that the teen boy was bitten by the raccoon when he tried to pick the animal up in the woods and carry it home.
Eyewitness Recounts Kid Being Hit by Car
A Dent Middle School student is struck by a car and killed and a nearby employee who witnessed the aftermath believes it was bound to happen.
SC Lt. Gov. Ard's Campaign Files Campaign Report
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard's campaign is reporting nearly $283,000 in debt.
Charleston Top Vacation Destination.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston has been honored as the top American travel destination by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Charleston was No. 2 on the list last year.
Cops Find Carjacking Teens Asleep in Stolen Car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County deputies say they found two carjacking suspects asleep in the car they stole just hours earlier. Investigators said three men approached a man at a gas station around 1 a.m. Saturday asking for a ride. The man said the suspects beat and robbed him after he took them where they wanted to go.
Fans on Garcia: 'It's About Time'
Several USC fans we spoke to on and off camera agree with the school's decision Tuesday to kick embattled quarterback, Stephen Garcia, off the football team.
Spurrier Walks Away From Press Conference
Citing a story about recruiting Bruce Ellington from the basketball team by The State columnist Ron Morris from 7 months ago, Spurrier said he would not do a press conference with Morris in attendance.
Garcia Dismissed from USC football team
Senior Quarterback Stephen Garcia has been dismissed from the football team.
