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.
Two boys from the Beaufort area are charged with assault and battery for assaulting an 11-year-old girl on a school bus.
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.
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.
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.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley along with Continental Tire Executives and Sumter Council members made a major economic announcement in Sumter County today.
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."
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 are in an uproar over the new debit card fee.
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.
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.
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.
South Carolina State University has released the performance evaluation of university president George Cooper after university officials refused to do so last week.
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ Soldiers in training at Fort Jackson will be treated in a newly-renovated health clinic with room for about 12,000 soldiers every year. Fort Jackson spokeswoman Nichole Riley says Tuesday's ribbon cutting at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic opens renovated primary care, physical therapy, radiology and lab units.
The 14th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony to honor victims in South Carolina who lost their lives due to domestic violence takes place at the State House with powerful stories of those who lived through it and those who didn't.
Gamecock nation is reacting to the offense change ahead of Saturday's SEC match up with Kentucky.
Connor Shaw's addition to the lineup and the possible subtraction of SEC Defensive Player of the Week Melvin Ingram were the two big topics of Steve Spurrier's weekly press conference previewing the Kentucky game. ABC Columbia's TIm Hill has a recap from Willams-Brice Stadium.
Vowing to "shake things up" after last Saturday's tough 16-13 loss, Steve Spurrier didn't waste much time, announcing Connor Shaw will start at quarterback this Saturday against Kentucky. After being one of the SEC's best QBs last year, Stephen Garcia has nine interceptions in his senior season, more than any other QB in the country.
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County officials are working to identify a man found dead in a burned house. Police Chief Harlean Howard says firefighters and officers were called to a home about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The house was engulfed in flames with firefighters arrived.
Just over half of South Carolina's lawmakers got on the honor roll in Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's report cards.
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Police are looking for a man who they say robbed three convenience stores in Anderson in five days, buying a snack or a soda before each robbery.
After days of in-fighting between republican party members, South Carolina GOP officials reclaim its 'First in the South' spot, scheduling its primary ten days ahead of Florida's.
Monday, the SEC announced USC will face Mississippi State at 12:21 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 15. For the second straight week the Gamecocks will play on ABC Columbia.
Auburn and its maligned defense bounced back in a big way on Saturday, defeating No. 10 South Carolina 16-13. The Tigers (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) overcame a spotty offense to wear down the Gamecocks at the end. Barrett Trotter found Phillip Lutzenkirchen for the go-ahead, 9-yard touchdown with 1:38 left.
USC's game with Auburn will be a little more than just about football Saturday. The Gamecocks will wear special uniforms to help raise money for Under Armour's Wounded Warrior Project.
