Columbia restaurateur admits he hired people in US illegally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A restaurant owner is the latest person to plead guilty in an immigration scheme that brought down South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
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Deadline approaching to register with FEMA for storm aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who suffered losses during last month's rains and flooding have only two weeks left to register for government grants or loans.
Spearman Announces Safe Schools Taskforce
State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced the formation of a Safe Schools Taskforce.
Gift Guide: Kiddie Tech Beyond Video Games, Tablets
What to get a tech-savvy kid who's tired of the same old tablets and video games? New toys this year range from easy-to-use sets for building circuits to a talking dinosaur powered by IBM's Watson artificial-intelligence system.
Jackson's 23 points lifts Akron past Arkansas 88-80
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Antino Jackson scored a career-high 23 points as Akron defeated a Southeastern Conference team for the second time in as many seasons with its 88-80 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night.
Alleged Mastermind in Paris Attacks Involved in Planning Several Foiled Attacks
The alleged mastermind of last week’s Paris terror attacks had been involved in planning several other would-be attacks in recent months, officials say
Jared Fogle Sentenced to 15 Years
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle was sentenced today after pleading guilty to child pornography-related charges. He will spend 15 years behind bars.
House Set to Pass Refugee Bill in Response to Paris Attacks
Six days after terrorists killed 129 people in Paris, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a GOP bill today that would effectively block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States without the approval of top national security officials.
Student Charged with Assault in Attack on Resource Officer
Authorities say a Beaufort County high school student has been charged with assaulting a school resource officer.
Authorities: Slain Los Angeles County Officer Was Targeted
An officer shot to death while sitting in his car in the parking lot of Downey police headquarters was apparently targeted, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said Thursday.
Columbia Restaurateur Admits He Hired People in US Illegally
A restaurant owner is the latest person to plead guilty in an immigration scheme that brought down South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
Officials: Estimated agricultural losses from flood at $587M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials say the state's estimated agricultural losses from last month's floods have doubled.
Slight rise in South Carolinians traveling for Thanksgiving
The number of South Carolinians hitting the road for the long Thanksgiving weekend is expected to be up slightly this year.
City of Columbia Issues a Sanitary Sewer System Overflow Notification
The City of Columbia Issues a Sanitary Sewer System Overflow Notification to the customers near the intersection of Bluff Road and the Boulevard.
Report: Ports Contribute Almost $14B to Midlands Economy
Figures compiled for the South Carolina Ports Authority show ports mean almost $14 billion and support one in every 12 jobs in the Midlands.
USC mascot Cocky, literacy program celebrate 10 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina mascot Cocky and the school's literacy program are celebrating their donation of 100,000 books to children across the state.
Paris Attack Survivor Details the Horrors
Isobel Bowdery, a 22-year-old graduate from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, shared a firsthand account of what the scene was like in the Bataclan concert hall on Friday in a Facebook post that has since drawn about 3 million likes. (It's no longer viewable to the public.
Horry County Police Looking for Missing 17-year-old Girl
Horry County Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who was first reported missing on Friday, Nov. 13.
Clemson University to Increase Security for Weekend Events
Local, state and federal authorities are working with Clemson University officials to increase and reinforce security measures for this weekend's sporting events.
3 Top Prosecutors: Don't Send Us Guantanamo Detainees
Top prosecutors in three states being assessed as potential future homes for Guantanamo Bay detainees implored the Obama administration on Wednesday not to send the prisoners to their states.
2 People Charged with Obstruction in Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide
Two people were arrested and charged with obstruction in the ongoing quadruple murder case in Holly Hill.
Janet Huckabee campaigning for husband in South Carolina
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's wife is spending some time campaigning in South Carolina this week on behalf of her husband's bid for the GOP presidential nomination.
Columbia City Council Approves Flood Repair
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Ethics agency says club dues can't be paid with donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission cautions that club membership dues are not a legitimate campaign expense.
Report: Ports contribute almost $14B to Midlands economy
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Figures compiled for the South Carolina Ports Authority show ports mean almost $14 billion and support one in every 12 jobs in the Midlands.
