GOP Runoff For Vacant Seat Decided
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has cleared another hurdle in his bid for a political comeback, defeating a former county council member to win the G-O-P nomination for a vacant U.S. House seat.
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Tyson Recalls Breaded Chicken Products
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2013 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 127,000 lbs. of uncooked breaded chicken tenderloins and uncooked chicken tenderloin fritter products because of an undeclared allergen and misbranding.
Taxpayers Choose Pros Due to Hacking
Two weeks and counting to file your federal income tax return. As ABC Columbia News found out, some South Carolinians, fearful of the statewide security breach backlash, are choosing to file the old fashioned way.
Overturned Semi Blocking Portion of I-26
An accident involving an overturned tractor trailer has closed a portion of Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County Tuesday afternoon.
Gas Prices Beginning to Fall
Good news for those of you who need to top off that gas tank.
CSX Railroad Closings for Tuesday
Some drivers may run into another road block Tuesday, this time in both Cayce and Gaston.
Edventure Blood Donations
You have a chance to win a year membership to Edventure Childrens museum and save a life in the process.
Mayor Suicide
An upstate Mayor has died by his own hand. The Newberry County coroner's office has confirmed that Saluda Mayor Frank Addy Junior has died from a self inflicted gun shot wound.
Didn't Enroll in ProtectMyID? Read On...
The deadline to sign up for free credit monitoring has come and gone. Sunday, March 31, was the last day for victims of the Department of Revenue security breach to enroll for free credit monitoring services. However, there are still identity-saving steps you can take if you missed out.
CSX Railroad Closings for Monday
Some drivers may be re-routed Monday when going through Columbia and Cayce.
Signup deadline nears for free credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time is running out to take advantage of free credit monitoring being offered by South Carolina after a massive hack of state taxpayer data.
Bill aims to boost SC students' reading abilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students still struggling to read by the end of third grade would be held back for extra help under a bill that aims to boost children's chances of success through early intervention.
Deadline Sunday For ID Protection
The deadline for enrollment in Experian’s ProtectMyID is Sunday, March 31 for individuals to sign up for the free, one-year credit protection.
High Chair Recall by BabyHome USA
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and BabyHome USA are recalling High Chairs Due to a Strangulation Hazard.
Carolina Cup in Camden adding more officers
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are bringing in 135 officers to help patrol the Carolina Cup horse races in Camden.
The South: A near-solid block against 'Obamacare'
As more Republicans give in to President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul, an opposition bloc remains across the South, including from governors who lead some of the nation's poorest and unhealthiest states.
Local Teacher Accused Of Flag Stomping Resigns
Tonight a Chapin teacher under fire for allegedly stomping on the american flag, has resigned.
SC to release state unemployment for February
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's workforce agency is releasing the state's unemployment picture for February.
Bostic, Sanford Meet in 1st District Debate
Former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic says Mark Sanford is a compromised candidate who will give the Democrats the chance to win South Carolina's vacant 1st District congressional seat.
Cops: SC Mom Arrested after Slapping Wrong Child
The mother of a middle school student who was being suspended has been arrested after deputies say she walked into the school and slapped the wrong child.
Paramedic Arrest
A local paramedic is arrested for illegally obtaining prescription medicine.
Long Voting Lines
You may spend less time casting your vote during upcoming elections.
Simulator Proves Texting & Driving Don't Mix
Folks at the University of South Carolina got an up close and personal look at what can happen when people text and drive, and AT&T is hoping its 'No Text on Board, It Can Wait' campaign hits home to persuade motorists to hang up and drive.
Deputies: 1 Taken to Hospital after Shooting
One person is taken to the hospital after a shooting just north of Columbia Thursday afternoon.
