A local elementary school closes due to a power outage; a family of four in their truck as a tree falls on it; and a man forced to clear his yard of branches after limbs tumble atop his roof; all examples of Sunday's storm aftermath in the Midlands.
You could have some money out there and not even know it. According to the State Treasurer's office, the Palmetto Payback program is holding nearly fifty million dollars in unclaimed funds for the midlands alone.
Soaring gasoline prices are in the rearview mirror. For the first time in months, retail gasoline prices have fallen below $3 a gallon in places, including parts of Michigan, Missouri and Texas. And the relief is likely to spread thanks to a sharp decline in crude-oil prices.
Several states have adopted new laws requiring photo IDs to vote. But there's little evidence of the kind of fraud that these laws are supposed to prevent.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says the U.S. should consider military action to defend U.S. troops if Pakistan's intelligence agencies continue supporting terrorists who are attacking American forces.
Marcus Lattimore scored two touchdowns and had 150 total yards from scrimmage to lead No. 12 South Carolina to a 21-3 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday night. The Gamecocks (4-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) won on defense, holding the Commodores (3-1, 1-1) to 77 yards.
Friday's morning commute in the Mildands brought with it more than two inches of rainfall in 48 hours, and that caused serious problems for motorists and emergency personnel.
Authorities say a 64-year-old Lexington County man is dead after he was shot while answering his front door. Sheriff James Metts said Leon Justice was shot about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the doorway of the Gaston home where he was renting a room.
Alabama has executed a man described by a police informant as trying to make a name for himself when he killed a convenience store clerk in 1994 during a robbery.
In Richland County Family Court, two teenagers faced a judge for their role in the savage beating of a local teenager back in June and brought the courtroom to tears with a personal apology to the victim.
Changes to Facebook this week has many users upset. Some are even considering deleting their account.
Two men wanted in the shooting death of a New York City high school basketball star have been arrested in South Carolina.
Vice President Joe Biden is making a short visit to Charleston to raise money for President Obama's re-election campaign
The governor says a tire company has made the largest initial capital investment by a company in South Carolina history.
For the first time, the Sumter Police Department puts its brand new text mobile on the streets in an effort to get motorists' attention about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel.
Some two dozen Midlands educators, administrators and staff participated in an anti-bullying summit so they can take what they learned back to their schools and train other staff before bullying violence reaches the students.
Steve Spurrier says he follows the rules and doesn't believe South Carolina will face serious punishment as a result of the NCAA's allegations regarding his program.
The third and final exclusive interview with Casey Anthony's parents broadcast on the Dr. Phil Show, still leaves many questions; however, a Midlands public relations specialist says they did the right thing by coming forward with their side of the story.
South Carolina 1st District Congressman Tim Scott is hosting the third-ranking Republican in the U.S. House during a Lowcountry visit.
Marcus Lattimore ran for more yards against Navy than South Carolina Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers ran for in any one game during his remarkable career. And the No. 10 Gamecocks (3-0) needed just about every one of Lattimore's career-high 246 yards to hold off the Midshipmen 24-21 on Saturday.
This Saturday, the Gamecocks will kick off there first home game of the season and fans will notice a lot of differences, from the stadium to the band.
Just days into his new position as Executive Director for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, or DEW, Abraham Turner reveals new steps to reverse jobless rate.
The Gamecocks are gearing up for their first home game of the season.
Wednesday, a Senate panel heard recommendations on how to fix the state's broken pension system.
Day Two of an exclusive interview on the Dr. Phil Show, reveals more details about the role George and Cindy Anthony played in their daughter, Casey's, life and murder trial and has folks in the Midlands showing sympathy for the two.
