Troopers: Passenger Killed after Truck Strikes Tree
A driver is injured and his passenger is killed after an accident in Sumter County.
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$19,000 Drug Bust at Columbia Home
A Crimestoppers tip leads to a sizable drug bust here in the Capital City.
Police Looking for Convenience Store Robber
The Sumter Police Department wants to know if you recognize the man in this surveillance photo.
Port of Charleston Container Volume Up in January
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Container volume through the Port of Charleston increased almost 8 percent last month compared to January of last year.
SC committee reaffirms ban for state plane usage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University could no longer use state planes for recruiting athletes under a clause legislators voted to keep in the budget.
Back to Back Baseball Title Plates Available
You've got a chance to show your support for Gamecock baseball on your bumper.
Home Depot To Hire 230 in Midlands
Home Depot is set to hire 230 people in the Midlands. 180 of the positions are for in-store seasonal employees.
'Near-Miss' at Charleston School Prompts New Bill
Attorney General Alan Wilson says this is not a gun restriction bill. No one is trying to take away anyone's constitutional rights. Instead, he says, this legislation is to enforce gun laws already on the books before a near-miss incident in Charleston becomes a reality statewide.
SC pension fund rebounds in 2nd half of 2012
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's pension fund investments rebounded in the second half of last year, pushing earnings above 12 percent for 2012 after fees.
Man Killed, 5-Year-Old Injured at SC Waterfall
A 44-year-old man has died and his 5-year-old daughter has been hurt after they fell at a Greenville County waterfall.
First Lady Quips that Midlife Crisis Led to Bangs
Michelle Obama jokingly says a midlife crisis is what inspired her new haircut with bangs.
BMW Recalls Half-a-Million or So Cars
BMW is recalling more than a half-million cars in the U-S due to possible power failure and engine stalling.
4 Charged with Dec. Shooting Death in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies have charged four people with murder in the shooting death of a man during a robbery in his Greenville County home.
Sites around SC accepting old phone books
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ It's time for new telephone books, and finding a way to get rid of old ones.
Dog Driven Across 5 States to SC, Saved from Death
A dog crosses five states, with help, from Louisiana to South Carolina to get to her new forever home.
Mega Airline Merger could mean changes for Columbia Metro
The recent announcement that Charlotte-based US Airways will merge with American Airlines, striking an $11 billion deal, means changes for Columbia Metro.
Sites around SC accepting old phone books
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time for new telephone books, and finding a way to get rid of old ones.
Study: Hummingbirds migrating earlier in spring
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are arriving in North America each spring several weeks earlier than in the past, and research indicates that higher temperatures in their winter habitat may be the reason.
Anniversary of sinking of Hunley submarine marked
The 149th anniversary of the sinking of the first submarine to sink an enemy warship is being commemorated.
Winthrop selects Butler provost as new president
Winthrop University has selected a new president despite concerns from some faculty members about her involvement with a libel lawsuit at her previous school.
Clemson hosting meeting on value of play
Playing can be serious business. Starting Sunday, Clemson is hosting a conference put on by the U.S. Play Coalition.
Some parts of Midlands see snow, sleet
Some folks had the benefit of seeing some snow or sleet in the area Saturday.
Competitions make for busy weekend at The Citadel
It's a busy weekend for competitions on the campus of The Citadel.
Clyburn being sworn in for second FCC term
Charleston native Mignon Clyburn is being sworn in for her second term as a member of the Federal Communications Commission.
USC hosts music students for its 36th band clinic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Strike up the bands!
