$200 million in upgrades for Charleston airport
The Charleston International Airport is getting $200 million in upgrades during the next four years.
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Trip to grocery store saves man's life
A Spartanburg County man says he's thankful he left his mobile home to run errands moments before it was flattened by the wind.
Man accused of killing his girlfriend
A grand jury has indicted a 31-year-old South Carolina man accused of killing his girlfriend in January.
More noise likely with training at McEntire base
McENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Leaders of McEntire Joint National Guard Base are warning that special training there likely will mean more air traffic and noise for a few days.
SCDOT will be broke without infusion of cash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Transportation Department will be broke within a matter of weeks unless the federal government agrees to help.
Hootie and the Blowfish aid students in new year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hootie and the Blowfish are helping kids get back to school at the start of a new year.
More than 700 freshmen reporting to The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — As many as 750 freshmen are reporting to The Citadel as new cadets arrive for academic orientation.
Lexington sheriff helps out American Legion
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Lexington County are helping raise money for the American Legion.
SC's Air Force historian awarded for Iraq work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A civilian historian at Shaw Air Force Base has won a major award for his work while deployed last year in Iraq with the 20th Fighter Wing.
Bittersweet Ending to Free Health Care Event
Thanks to the efforts of more than 1,500 volunteers, SC Mission 2011: Midlands, a free health care event held on August 5 and 6 at the Carolina Coliseum, provided health care services to more than 2,000 people. However, not everyone received treatment.
Lexington Man Bitten By Bull Shark
A Lexington man has been hospitalized after being bitten by a bull shark 13 miles off Beaufort Inlet.
When things go wrong...
If you weren't watching Friday's edition of ABC Columbia News at Noon, then you missed some unexpected visitors showing up at the Corner of Main and Gervais. After some technical difficulties took place for our interview segment, we had to move on with weather and some headline updates... that is, until this happened. Check out the entire video... coming to you from Main and Gervais.
Orientation Helps New Students Overcome Fears
Overcoming transitional fears, is a big step for Freshman and other new students and Dreher High School is stepping up to make sure students are ready and prepared for the first day of school.
University of SC offers online program next fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina plans to offer former students who didn't graduate a way to earn their degree online.
Clemson University to start merit-pay system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University professors are being evaluated under the college's new pay-for-performance system.
Clyburn says he hopes to cut deeper than $1.5T
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn says he hopes to use his appointment to Congress's debt-reduction supercommittee as a way to ensure tax loopholes are closed, waste is found and even military spending cuts are considered.
Haley, DeMint, Scott opening RedState Gathering
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The conservative web and blog site RedState.org is holding a gathering in South Carolina and several of the state's leading Republicans are welcoming the group.
Metal recycler expanding in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A metal recycler is expanding in South Carolina, creating 50 new jobs.
Nude PETA Protestors in Downtown Columbia
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, brought its shock-value approach to the Capitol City to spread its message of water conservation and environmental protection.
Law to curb copper thefts takes effect next week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law enforcement officers are hopeful a new law will cut down on thieves destroying air conditioning units and other property to sell the copper innards for scrap.
SC's MUSC reports record outside research funding
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite a slow economy, the Medical University of South Carolina reports it received a record $238 million in outside research funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett visiting SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of President Barack Obama's top advisers is coming to South Carolina to help raise money for his re-election campaign next year.
USC library marks 400th year of English Bibles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Hollings Library is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a special exhibition and lecture on its historical significance.
Workforce Dept. Unveils New Web Site
For our state's unemployed, jobless benefits are just a point and click away.
Eichelberger Family: 'Justice Was Served'
After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.
