Protesters rappel from balcony at Colts-Panthers game
Two protester rappelled down from the upper balcony to unfurl a banner protesting Bank of America during Monday night's game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers.
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Conference in Columbia focuses on offshore energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is visiting Columbia for a forum on energy development off the South Carolina coast.
Ex-SC House member indicted after sexual harassment claim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state Rep. Nelson Hardwick has been indicted in connection with a sexual harassment complaint from a House staffer.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its order that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its directive that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
Columbia City Council passes flood-related ordinances on first reading
The Columbia City Council passed first readings on three ordinances Monday night.
Midlands Officials Continue Flood Recovery Efforts
On Monday, officials from across the midlands held a press conference to update the public on flood recovery and restoration.
USC to Honor Emanuel AME Victims At Allen Exhibition
The South Carolina men’s basketball team will honor the nine victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting at halftime of the team’s free admission exhibition contest versus Allen University on Nov. 8, Gamecock head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Monday.
Frank Martin Previews Allen
USC men's basketball coach Frank Martin addressed the media before Carolina's exhibition game with Allen Sunday. Click the video to watch his comments.
Emergency crews responded to fire at Benedict College
Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the 1600 block of Harden Street.
Watson, Gore Honored by ACC Office
Sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson and senior offensive tackle Joe Gore were both honored by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday. Watson was named the ACC Back of the Week for the second time this year and the fourth time in his career, while Gore was named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for the first time.
USC to Host Florida at Noon Nov. 14
The South Carolina Gamecocks will host the Florida Gators in a noon kickoff on Saturday, November 14, the SEC announced today.
SC trooper charged in shooting now facing shoplifting case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina trooper charged with shooting an unarmed man has been accused of shoplifting.
Residents of 4 counties can apply this week for grocery help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents who lost property or income due to last month's historic flooding are eligible for food assistance.
Houston man charged with murder, accused of stabbing man over last piece of chicken
A fight over dinner has left one man dead, and another man charged with his murder.
Obama signs 2-year budget, debt deal before default deadline
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bipartisan budget bill that avoids national default and sets federal spending through the 2017 fiscal year.
Former trooper charged in shooting now facing shoplifting case
A former South Carolina trooper charged with shooting an unarmed man has been accused of shoplifting.
Officials: Student tossed from desk can return to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina school officials say a student flipped out of her desk and tossed across the classroom floor by a school resource officer and a second student who recorded the incident have been allowed to return to school.
Former US Senator, Actor Fred Thompson Dead at 73
Former U.S. Senator and actor Fred Thompson has died at the age of 73, after a recurrence of lymphoma, according to a statement from his family.
Authorities rule death of man found in burning home homicide
Authorities say the death of man found inside a Greenville home during a fire has been ruled a homicide.
Special education bus monitor charged with assaulting child
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A former special education bus monitor is free on bond after being charged with assaulting a 6-year-old student in Orangeburg County.
Officer who got video of Emanuel AME suspect honored by Knights of Columbus
The Charleston police officer who spent the first hours after the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church trying to get surveillance images off the church's video surveillance system was named Policeman of the Year by the Knights of Columbus on Sunday.
Pharrell performs song from new album 'Freedom' during Emanuel AME service
The outpouring of love and support for Emanuel AME Church continued Sunday morning as international music star Pharrell Williams joined the gospel choir to pay his respects and lead morning worship with a special song.
