Intoxicated passenger tries to open exit door mid-flight, airline says
A "disturbed and unruly" passenger tried to force open a British Airways plane door mid-flight, according to an airline spokesperson.
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Oh baby! Mom welcomes rare identical triplets
An Iowa woman gave birth to identical triplets -- a feat so rare that it happens in only one in a million births.
Haley says she still supports giving refuge to persecuted
Gov. Nikki Haley says she's re-evaluating international refugee programs in light of the terrorist attacks in Paris but continues to support allowing the persecuted to come to South Carolina.
Charlie Sheen reveals he Is HIV positive
Charlie Sheen revealed that he's HIV positive during an interview with Matt Lauer on the "Today Show" Tuesday morning.
Elliott Previews Gamecocks-Citadel
Click to watch USC interim head football coach Shawn Elliott's comments from his weekly preview press conference. This Saturday at noon the Gamecocks (3-7) host the Citadel (7-3).
Chatkevicius' Career Night Powers Gamecocks
Headed up by a career night from senior Laimonas Chatkevicius, the South Carolina men’s basketball team battered and bruised its way to an 84-66 win over Oral Roberts (1-1) Monday night.
Man charged after 6 slain at rural Texas campsite
Six people were killed at a Texas campsite, authorities said, and a suspect has been arrested and charged in the weekend homicides.
Happy holidays for consumers, not so much for retailers
While consumers can expect to be overly joyed this holiday season, the holidays are shaping up to be more Grinch-like than merry for retailers.
Viral review triggers run on Patti LaBelle pies at Wal-Mart
Two million pounds of sweet potatoes. That's what it's going to take to get Patti LaBelle's suddenly famous sweet potato pie back onto shelves at Wal-Mart
Officials: 4 passengers removed from plane in Baltimore
Four people were removed from a Chicago-bound flight at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Tuesday morning after a passenger reported suspicious behavior as the plane taxied to the runway, officials said.
Attorney: Moving Joey Meek trial to Charleston would be unfair
After a weekend of research, the attorney for Joey Meek, the friend of Dylann Roof charged with lying to investigators, said she thinks moving the trial from Columbia to Charleston would be unfair.
State's Christmas tree arrives at State House in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Christmas tree has arrived at the State House in Columbia.
Man wanted in Paris attack may be heavily armed as hunt intensifies
Authorities are stepping up their already-extensive manhunt for the suspected eighth Paris attacker, Salah Abdeslam, as they warn that the dangerous fugitive could be heavily armed.
City of Columbia holding run-off elections
The City of Columbia Municipal Runoff Election will be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for two seats, At-Large council member and District II council member.
Sheriff: Irmo man charged with fraud after stealing debit card
An Irmo man has been charged with larceny and two counts of financial fraud after making a purchase with a stolen debit card.
Officer involved shooting in Cayce, suspect dead
A suspect is dead and two officers were left injured following an early morning shooting in Cayce officials say.
Police release photos of suspect in pregnant woman's death
Police have released two photos of a suspect in the fatal shooting of the pregnant wife of an Indianapolis pastor as they hope to draw tips from the public.
US Army Central greets 3-star general as new commander
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — A new commanding general is assuming responsibility for leading U.S. Army Central, which is based in central South Carolina and at a forward operating installation in Kuwait.
New Relief Fund Aims to Aid Flood Victims
Governor announces new flood relief fund to help South Carolina residents rebuild.
St. Matthews man still boating to house after historic flood
More than six weeks after historic flooding, a St. Matthews man still needs to take a boat to get to his house.
Haley says she still supports giving refuge to persecuted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says she's re-evaluating international refugee programs in light of the terrorist attacks in Paris but continues to support allowing the persecuted to come to South Carolina.
Lawsuit: Cafeteria manager enslaved mentally disabled worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina cafeteria worker is accusing his former employer of subjecting him to treatment akin to slavery and years of mental and physical abuse.
The Latest: Group expects to settle Syrians in SC next year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest on Gov. Nikki Haley's stance on refugees coming to South Carolina (all times local):
Chatkevicius, South Carolina beat Oral Roberts 84-66
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senior Laimonas Chatkevicius had a career-high 27 points and Duane Noticed chipped 18 to help South Carolina beat Oral Roberts 84-66 Monday night.
No. 1 UConn opens with a 100-56 win against No. 7 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and Moriah Jefferson added 21 to lead top-ranked UConn to a 100-56 win over No. 7 Ohio State on Monday night.
