No Bond for Accused Killer of USC Professor
37-year-old Hank Hawes, who is charged with stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend, 36-year-old USC professor, Jennifer Wilson, remains in jail, having been denied bond.
Calhoun News
Haley, DMV Offer Free Rides to Get Photo ID
Governor Nikki Haley and the SC Department of Motor Vehicles team up to provide free transportation to citizens who do not have photo identification, as would be in line with the governor's pending Photo ID Law put on hold by the federal government.
SC's Voter ID Law Halted, Feds Need Answers
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice requires state officials to provide more details on how the state plans to carry out its new Voter ID Law, requiring voters to produce photo identification at the polls.
Spurrier Says Both QBs To Play In Opener
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier still isn't ready to name a starting quarterback for Saturday's season opener against East Carolina. Spurrier says both senior Stephen Garcia and sophomore Connor Shaw will play a few possessions in the first half before he decides if he will stick with just one QB or a rotation.
State Unveils New Jobs Program
South Carolina has launched a marketing campaign of job centers that serve the state's unemployed.
USC Resumes Fraternity Recruitment with New Rules
After a week of battling over alcohol violations by seven of 18 fraternities, USC administrators and fraternities wanting to intake new members call a truce.
Irene Passes Charleston With a Few Punches
Irene packed gusty winds and heavy rain in Charleston on Friday as it passed the South Carolina coastline. The storm also left thousands in the dark. We were there to talk with residents and vacationers about the storm.
CPD Loses K9 Officers, Asks for Community's Help
After one police dog retired a couple of weeks ago, one passed away last week and one prepares to turn in her badge, the Columbia Police Department needs new K9 officers and the community's help.
Being Prepared: Having a storm kit
Even though Hurricane Irene is not poised to move through the Midlands of South Carolina, it is important to make sure you have a Disaster Preparedness Kit so that if disaster strikes, you will be ready.
USC Fraternity Threatens Lawsuit, Allowed to Resume 'Rush'
Fraternities on the campus of the University of South Carolina went from being punished to permitted to seek new recruits, after a local lawyer threatens to sue and outspoken alumni speak up.
Virginia Earthquake Felt in Midlands
The U.S. Geological Survey now says it was a 5.9 earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., that rattled the nation's capital and much of the East Tuesday afternoon.
Amazon Moving In
Amazon officials say they will move into their Lexington County facility next month.
Finding Missing Children, There's An App For That
The FBI launches an app to help find missing children.
Rick Perry Woos South Carolina GOP
Texas Governor Rick Perry campaigns throughout the state wanting to 'meet eye to eye' with voters.
SC's unemployment jumps to 10.9 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate jumped to 10.9 percent in July, up from 10.5 percent the month before.
GOP Hopefuls Visit Midlands
The road to the White House runs through the Midlands, bringing two GOP hopefuls to the Capitol City Thursday.
A Red Wagon safety recall
Radio Flyer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the Scoot and Zoom Children's riding toy.
Police Looking for Suspect in Mall Attack
Columbia police are looking for a man they say attacked a woman in a shopping mall bathroom.
Jeep Tour Drives Up Support for SC First Responders
The nationwide Crossing of America Tour stops in Columbia to bring awareness about fallen soldiers and their families and pays tribute to military veterans past and present.
USC 'Foreigners' Get Crash Course in Southern Cuisine
Out-of-state students at the University of South Carolina sample some of what Southern cuisine has to offer as a way to feel more comfortable about being in the south.
'Malfunction Junction' to Get Safety Facelift
Three popular interchanges in the Midlands are the focus of a safety program by the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Educators Protest Refusal of Federal Funding
About 50 people have gathered outside the headquarters of the Department of Education to protest the South Carolina school chief's refusal to pursue what could have been $144 million in federal money to keep teaching jobs.
Bittersweet Ending to Free Health Care Event
Thanks to the efforts of more than 1,500 volunteers, SC Mission 2011: Midlands, a free health care event held on August 5 and 6 at the Carolina Coliseum, provided health care services to more than 2,000 people. However, not everyone received treatment.
When things go wrong...
If you weren't watching Friday's edition of ABC Columbia News at Noon, then you missed some unexpected visitors showing up at the Corner of Main and Gervais. After some technical difficulties took place for our interview segment, we had to move on with weather and some headline updates... that is, until this happened. Check out the entire video... coming to you from Main and Gervais.
Nude PETA Protestors in Downtown Columbia
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, brought its shock-value approach to the Capitol City to spread its message of water conservation and environmental protection.
