13 SC Football Players Suspended in Hazing Probe
Clover school officials have suspended 13 varsity football players after getting allegations that three players suffered hazing.
Calhoun News
No Child Left Behind-SC, Delay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina will delay until February a request for a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind law. The state Education Department had planned to request the break from the federal law in November. Agency spokesman Jay Ragley said Monday that will give the agency more time to gather data and see how other states file their requests.
Dad Killed While Walking Alongside Bike-Riding Son
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ A father walking alongside his 12-year-old son as he rode his bike in Pickens County has been struck and killed by an SUV. Authorities said 38-year-old Michael Cummings died a short time after he was struck around 6:15 p.m. Friday on a rural road about six miles north of Pickens.
Fire Prevention Week Parade Brings Awareness
Several fire departments from area jurisdictions converged in downtown Columbia for a parade to spread their message of fire safety and prevention.
What's New at the 2011 SC State Fair
Preparations are well underway for the 2011 State Fair and this year the fair is bringing lots of new excitement from rides to new food.
Kershaw Deputies Investigate Shooting
At approximately 2:30 am Sunday morning Kershaw County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of a shooting in the Lugoff community. One individual had been shot three times and died as a result of those injuries. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says that deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 63 Trinity School Rd. in Lugoff, SC following reports of a shooting.
South Carolina State Fair Prepares to Open Wednesday
The South Carolina State Fair will open its' gates Wednesday afternoon for the 2011 season.
Maxcy Gregg Park Centennial Celebration
Maxcy Gregg Park Centennial Celebration held in Columbia. The family that donated the land critical to the creation of Maxcy Gregg Park will be honored.
Shaw Sparks USC To Biggest SEC Win Ever
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns leading No. 18 South Carolina to a 54-3 win over Kentucky on Saturday.
SC Mother Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Bennettsville mother and her boyfriend are charged with neglect following the death of her 3-year-old child. Bennettsville police said Friday the investigation into the toddler's death continues.
DJJ Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmates
A prison guard at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two inmates.
Tire Blow-Out Causes Fatal Wreck on I-20
Authorities say a sport utility flipped several times on Interstate 20, killing an 88-year-old Columbia-area woman and injuring four others who were returning from a funeral.
Deer Related Collisions Rise
Nationally, this is the third year in a row accidents involving deer have gone down but that's not the case here in the Palmetto State. Insurance companies and auto repair shops say they've seen a slight rise in the number of deer related crashes happening along South Carolina roads.
2 Boys, 11, Charged with Assault
Two boys from the Beaufort area are charged with assault and battery for assaulting an 11-year-old girl on a school bus.
SC's First Husband, Schools Chief Read to Kids
South Carolina's education chief and the governor's husband read separately to students as part of a campaign highlighting the importance of early literacy.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Co-Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 27-year-old Columbia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a restaurant co-worker, wrapping his body in a shower curtain and dumping him in the woods. Solicitor Dan Johnson said a judge sentenced Victor Smith to life in prison Thursday without parole. A jury convicted him of murder two weeks ago.
Aiken County Police Chief's Daughter Killed
WAGENER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the police chief in Salley rushed to a car crash outside his jurisdiction after finding out his daughter might be involved. Investigators told The Aiken Standard that 20-year-old Lisa Bledsoe died in the fiery wreck after losing control on a rural road near Wagener around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday and smashing into a tree.
Continental Tire To Bring 1,700 Jobs To SC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley along with Continental Tire Executives and Sumter Council members made a major economic announcement in Sumter County today.
Steve Jobs Dies
Apple's co-founder loses his battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve Jobs died today at the age of 56. The company says it's lost a "visionary and creative genius."
Drug Bust Nets 400 Pounds of Marijuana
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies have seized nearly 400 pounds of marijuana and arrested two men. Sheriff Chuck Wright said Wednesday his narcotics unit seized 395 pounds of marijuana from two homes in Inman and Boiling Springs, along with a handgun, ammunition and material used to pack illegal drugs. The search followed a month-long investigation.
Bank of America Customers Upset Over Debit Card Fee
Bank of America customers are in an uproar over the new debit card fee.
CPD Chief Randy Scott, One Year Later
At a one-year anniversary celebration for City of Columbia Police Chief, Randy Scott, dozens gathered to applaud his accomplishments and hear his plan for the city's future.
Haley Holds Town Hall Meeting
It was an hour long chat with the Governor that concerned citizens took advantage of. While Governor Nikki Haley graded state lawmakers on their performance, area citizens were paying attention to hers.
SC ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS VOTER DATA DETAILS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Attorney General's Office has told the state Election Commission to provide details on voters excluded from an analysis of people lacking state issued identification required by a new law.
SC State Releases Evaluation of School President
South Carolina State University has released the performance evaluation of university president George Cooper after university officials refused to do so last week.
