Investigators trying to identify Orangeburg robbery suspect
Orangeburg County investigators are trying to identify a man they suspect of robbing a business Thursday on Charleston Highway near Orangeburg.
Clarendon News
Medical Experts: Whooping Cough Comeback
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now urging children and adults, 18 months and older, to get vaccinated, because of what they call the worst epidemic of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the last 50 years.
Early Morning Robbery
Richland County deputies responded to an alarm call just before 4 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Hardees on 7942 Garners Ferry Road.
Accidental Shooting -"Just Playing a Game".
It was an accident, we were playing. That's what orangeburg deputies say Marcellous Jamison said after they responded to a home on maudeanna drive just after 10 Wednesday night.
Neighborhood Watch Groups Re-Group After Martin Murder
The murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida prompts preventative measures by neighborhood watch groups here in the Midlands.
Crews Report Heavy Smoke from Compost Fire
A one-and-a-half acre compost fire is causing heavy smoke issues in the Ballentine area.
Gov. Haley Blasts House budget-writing Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is lambasting the House budget-writing committee for not including $140 million worth of tax cuts in their spending plan for the coming year.
Texting and Driving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill banning drivers from texting or reading electronic messages on South Carolina's roadways has received key approval in the House.
Watch the Election Results on your smartphone!
ABC Columbia will be providing exclusive live coverage of Your Voice Your Vote 2012 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and it's available on your smartphone!
At Least 2 SC Officers Injured in Prison Riot
Authorities are not yet sure what prompted a disturbance among inmates at Lieber Correctional Institution near Ridgeville during which at least two corrections officers were injured.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas from ABC COLUMBIA. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday!
SC Man Gets Life for Killing Girlfriend
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A Jasper County man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting he beat his girlfriend to death The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports (http://bit.ly/uwSHoi ) that 46-year-old Terry Swanger pleaded guilty Monday to murder, the same day jury selection in his trial was set to start.
Former SC Lieutenant Governor Sets Up US House Bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is filing paperwork needed to begin a bid for a U.S. House seat along South Carolina's coast. In a statement on Friday, Bauer said he filed paperwork for the contest next year with the Federal Election Commission.
Fire Prevention Week Parade Brings Awareness
Several fire departments from area jurisdictions converged in downtown Columbia for a parade to spread their message of fire safety and prevention.
Midlands Flooding Wreaks Havoc
Friday's morning commute in the Mildands brought with it more than two inches of rainfall in 48 hours, and that caused serious problems for motorists and emergency personnel.
Vice President to Visit Charleston
Vice President Joe Biden is making a short visit to Charleston to raise money for President Obama's re-election campaign
Bridgestone Jobs Announcement
The governor says a tire company has made the largest initial capital investment by a company in South Carolina history.
Treasurer's friend gets up to $3M in state work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fraternity brother and personal attorney for South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is working on a lawsuit tied to state investment losses and could be paid $3 million in contingency fees.
Red Cross in critical need of blood
The Red Cross is in critical need of blood right now.
Voter ID Bill Now Law
Gov. Nikki Haley signs into law a bill requiring all registered South Carolian voters to present a photo identification at the polls.
Amazon Deal, Round Two
After an initial vote to not grant special tax exemption status for amazon.com, state lawmakers prepare to vote again on whether to bring the online retailer to South Carolina after all.
DOJ officials to visit Berkeley County jail
U.S. Justice Department officials are visiting the Berkeley County jail in the center of a federal lawsuit over a policy barring inmates from reading materials other than the Bible.
Body Of Man Found Dead In Canal Identified
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ Berkeley County authorities have released the name of a Lexington County man killed after he jumped from a bridge support into a canal.
