Spoleto box office opens earlier, in new location
The Spoleto Festival USA box office is opening earlier than usual this year and in a new location.
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Feds file no charges in Eutawville shooting
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A state prosecutor says federal authorities have decided not to pursue charges against the Eutawville police chief in a May 2011 fatal shooting.
Arrests of SC sheriffs have colleagues worried
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five of South Carolina's 46 sheriffs have faced criminal charges in the past three years, and their colleagues have noticed.
Haley tells SC State trustees school needs them
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says trustees at troubled South Carolina State University must become more transparent and unified to overcome the trouble facing the state's only historically black public university.
Internal Citadel sex abuse investigation nears end
The Citadel's internal investigation into the handling of a complaint about a former camp counselor who molested boys could be released early next month.
Winning $338M Powerball jackpot ticket sold in NJ
A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing for the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said. It was the 13th drawing held in the days since a Virginia man won a $217 million jackpot Feb. 6.
Lawmakers trying to prevent another massive breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six months after a hacker stole the personal data of millions of South Carolina taxpayers, legislators are moving past finger-pointing hearings on who to blame and focusing on how to prevent another massive breach.
Baseball Game Underway Late Due to Rain
The rain moving through the Midlands delayed Saturday's baseball match-up between South Carolina and Arkansas.
Md. Gov. O'Malley to speak at SC Democrat meeting
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is coming to South Carolina to speak at a gathering of the state's Democrats.
Local Road Closures for Heart Walk
Tennis shoes are taking over the Capital City Saturday morning.
SC Woman Accused of Not Disposing of Dead Animals
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greenville woman has been accused of failure to dispose of three dead animals found hanging on her property.
Inmate Assault Follow-Up
Two-more Richland County jail guards are arrested in connection with an inmate beating at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
SC Agrculture Department to host barbecue contest
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.
Midlands School District to Fill Vacancy
Richland One is moving forward to fill a vacancy with its Board of School Commissioners.
SC Mom Charged after Son, 2, Crushed by Furniture
Authorities say the mother of a 2-year-old boy has been charged with neglect in his death because she locked him in a bedroom and didn't check on him even after hearing a loud noise from the room.
Public Forums on Food Stamp Programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will conduct a series of forums to let the public recommend which foods they think should be removed from or should remain on the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) list of eligible foods.
Trader Joes Comes To Columbia
Monrovia, CA - Trader Joe's, a unique, neighborhood grocery store with foods and beverages from the exotic to the basic, is scheduled to open a new Columbia location on Friday, March 22nd at 8:00 A.M.
Beaufort Marines Corps Cancels April Air Show
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The air show scheduled for April at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort is being canceled due to Pentagon budget cuts.
DHEC discusses no food stamps for fatty foods idea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are holding their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.
Impostors Reported during Annual Boot Fundraiser
Watch out, the Columbia Fire Department says some people are trying to take advantage of its annual Fill the Boot fundraiser.
Greer Officers Shoot, Wound Armed Man
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting and wounding of an armed man in Greer by two city police officers.
Powerball Jackpot Worth Estimated $260 Million
Get your Powerball tickets ready and good luck!
Disaster Relief Donations
If you donated to charities in support of Superstorm Sandy victims or the families of Sandy Hook, you may not get the tax write-off you were expecting.
Section 8 Residents Told to Move Could Get Relief
Help for dozens of low-income families told to move out by April 30th could be closer than they think, as neighboring apartment complexes offer to help provide new places to call home.
Senate panel OKs bill allowing open gun carrying
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit.
