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.
Calhoun News
'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.
Workforce Dept. Unveils New Web Site
For our state's unemployed, jobless benefits are just a point and click away.
Eichelberger Family: 'Justice Was Served'
After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.
Tractor Trailer overturns on I-77
An overturned tractor trailer caused headaches for drivers on the south side of the Capital City Wednesday morning.
Animal Shelter Lures Petowners with Special
As summer slowly winds down, pet adoptions also slow down.
Lawmakers favor Medicaid for male breast cancer
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and 1st District Congressman Tim Scott say they favor changing Medicaid rules to cover men suffering from breast cancer.
Public Employees Will Pay More For Health Insurance
South Carolina public employees will be paying slightly more for their health insurance next year.
Heat still at home in South Carolina
The heat of summer is still in place in much of South Carolina.
Garcia Says He Doesn't Have Alcohol Problem
South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia denied having an alcohol problem at USC's Media Day Sunday. Garcia spoke publicly for the first time since his April suspension.
SC Tax Free Weekend Through Midnight Sunday
South Carolina’s 12th annual sales tax holiday weekend runs will continue until midnight Sunday, August 7.
Ex-SC Gov Sanford says politics not his aim now
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says politics are not in his plans but he says you never say never in life.
Judge Matthew Perry Remembered
Civil rights pioneer and long-time federal judge Matthew Perry Jr. is being remembered for transforming segregationist South Carolina with his relentless pursuit of justice and love of the law.
Gamecocks Kick Off Preseason Practice
Fans got their first glimpse of the 2011 edition of South Carolina Gamecock football team Wednesday night, as the squad worked out at the Bluff Road practice fields. The squad was dressed in helmets and shorts for the first workout of the fall, which lasted about two hours and drew a couple thousand fans.
Federal Agents Sieze Guns from Columbia Neighborhood
Residents of Columbia's Greenview community rest easier now that several firearms are taken out of their neighborhood.
AT&T hiring technicians in South Carolina
AT&T is announcing more jobs here in South Carolina as the demand grows for telecommunication services.
Civil rights lawyer, federal judge Perry dies
Matthew Perry, a civil rights lawyer who went from sitting in the courtroom balcony because he was black to having the federal courthouse in Columbia named in his honor, has died. He was 89.
$1M Lottery Prize Unclaimed
The latest Powerball Jackpot winner has yet to appear to claim $1M prize.
New Happy Meals a Hit Locally
An announcement from McDonald's USA that the company will include fruit in every Happy Meal gets positive response from customers.
South Carolina Credit Ranking In Jeopardy
South Carolina's credit ranking could be downgraded. South Carolina met with Moody's Investor Service on Wednesday, to essentially plead to keep the state's Triple A, top score.
USC Coach Arrested
South Carolina quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus has been arrested and charged with nuisance conduct after police say he was caught urinating in public in Greenville.
