Agency Heads to be Evaluated, Could Receive Salary Boost
The leaders of South Carolina's public agencies could see a boost in their paychecks next year.
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Cyber Monday sales still on top, but losing some luster
Retailers are rolling out online deals on so-called "Cyber Monday." But now that shoppers are online all the time anyway, the 10-year-old shopping holiday is losing some of its luster.
Night of drinking leads to shooting death in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a man has been shot to death by an acquaintance while they were drinking in a Columbia home.
Cyber Monday 2015: The Best Tech Deals We've Seen So Far
With the Black Friday frenzy over, shoppers can snag some incredible deals on electronics today for Cyber Monday. Gaming consoles, televisions and drones are among the hottest items on wish lists this holiday season. Here's a running list of some of the best deals we've seen on technology for Cyber Monday 2015.
Four Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping
Before you fork over your credit card number and other sensitive information, make sure you're following these safety tips.
This is what it'll cost to watch Kobe's last game
Prices for the Lakers' last game have nearly tripled to $1,388.60 in the 14 hours since Bryant announced his retirement, according to ticket price tracker TiqIQ.
High Stakes for Baltimore as Freddie Gray Trials Begin
In Baltimore, this year can be divided into two parts: what came before Freddie Gray died and what happened afterward.
Carly Fiorina campaigns in Columbia Tuesday
Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is scheduled to be in Columbia Tuesday, December 1.
Drive-thru child seat check Monday morning
The Lexington Police Department will offer Drive-Thru Child Seat Checks Monday morning.
Fiorina spending a busy 3 days on South Carolina trail
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Carly Fiorina is bringing her presidential campaign back to South Carolina with several stops throughout the state.
Santorum includes tailgating during South Carolina swing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is taking part in some tailgating during his next trip to South Carolina.
8 weeks after floods: Roads getting fixed, mosquitoes dying
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Thanksgiving weekend marks eight weeks since historic rainfall flooded parts of South Carolina.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Clemson (12-0) beat South Carolina 37-32. Next: vs. No. 11 North Carolina, ACC championship, Saturday.
Saturday's Women's Basketball Scores
Columbia 63, Loyola (Md.) 53
College Football Scores
Colgate 27, New Hampshire 20
Sunday's Time Schedule
New Orleans at Houston, 1 p.m.
Kansas St escapes with 68-66 win over South Carolina St
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Justin Edwards scored 18 points, including four key free throws in the final 17 seconds, and Kansas State avoided an upset bid by South Carolina State, 68-66, on Sunday.
No. 2 Clemson Tops UCSB; Heading to Quarterfinals
For the first time in 10 years, the Clemson men’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA Quarterfinals, after defeating No. 15 National Seed UC Santa Barbara by a score of 3-2 in the Sweet 16 on Sunday night at Historic Riggs Field.
Two Stabbed in Hopkins Saturday
Richland County deputies say two people were stabbed in Hopkins Saturday afternoon, as they confronted three men who were trespassing on their property.
Benedict Takes Down Georgia College, 80-69
Quiron Cooke came off the bench to score a season-high 17 points to help lead the Benedict College Tigers to a 80-69 victory over Georgia College on Sunday night in the Albany State Thanksgiving Holiday Classic.
Wofford holds off Presbyterian down the stretch in 68-58 win
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Spencer Collins hit two of his four 3-pointers late in a decisive stretch that sent Wofford past Presbyterian 68-58 Saturday night.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Clemson (12-0) beat South Carolina 37-32. Next: vs. No. 11 North Carolina, ACC championship, Saturday.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Clemson (12-0) beat South Carolina 37-32. Next: vs. No. 11 North Carolina, ACC championship, Saturday.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Clemson (12-0) beat South Carolina 37-32. Next: vs. No. 11 North Carolina, ACC championship, Saturday.
S Carolina shoppers latest to pay taxes on Amazon sales
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A sales-tax break the Legislature gave Amazon in 2011 expires Jan. 1, making South Carolina the last state to collect among those where officials cut similar deals with the online retail giant.
