S. Carolina offers free advice on handling damaged goods
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the University of South Carolina Libraries are offering advice on how to safely recover items damaged by flooding.
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Law enforcement agencies seize more than $30K in stolen items
Authorities in the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office are urging residents to keep track of serial numbers on the valuables after nearly $30,000 worth of stolen items, including more than 20 weapons, were recovered from an Orangeburg County residence.
Couple convicted for forcing woman to have sex with men
A Greenville man and woman have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison for forcing a woman to have sex with up to 30 men a day.
Orangeburg Co. man arrested in murder for hire
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office have charged an Elloree man with attempting to initiate a murder for hire scheme against his girlfriend’s husband.
Richland County officials holding flood impact meeting
GADSDEN, S.C. (AP) — Officials in Richland County are updating the community on the ongoing impact from historic flooding in the area.
The Latest: Columbia residents no longer have to boil water
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — 4:15 p.m.
Benedict Hoops Picked To Win SIAC East Division
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2015-16 men's basketball preseason Players of the Year and predicted order of finish, during Media Day on Tuesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tucker, Ga.
Mitch Might Be Back For Vandy Game
New USC offensive coordinator G.A. Mangus indicated after Wednesday's practice that Connor Mitch, who started the first two games of the season before suffering a shoulder injury, continues to show improvement and could be available for Saturday’s game. Lorenzo Nunez was in a yellow jersey today and is not expected back this weekend, but could return in the near future as well.
Damage assessment begins on houses in floodplain
Department of Natural Resource employees have been on the ground since Monday, training City of Columbia employees to do "Substantial Damage Estimate Assessments."
SportsCenter Coming To Columbia
ESPN will broadcast live from the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina for the fourth time in six years when SportsCenter on the Road visits for a live show airing 7-9 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Gamecocks take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in a Homecoming matchup at 4 p.m. on the SEC Network.
Columbia Lifts Boil Water Advisory
The City of Columbia's water is now safe to drink.
South Carolina receives help from states away
A Wisconsin community lends a helping hand during flood recovery.
South Carolina road closures drop, flood recovery continues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Flood recovery efforts continue in South Carolina as more roads open and the number of open shelters goes down.
Congaree National Park reopens after flooding
HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — The Congaree National Park south of Columbia has reopened after the historic flooding earlier this month.
Rapidly growing Mount Pleasant eyeing growth restrictions
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Rapid growth in South Carolina's fourth-largest municipality is prompting town leaders to put curbs on growth.
State Fair Opens on Time Under Boil Water Advisory
As the City of Columbia continues flood recovery efforts, the state fair is also dealing with a boil water advisory.
Judge OKs release of some documents in church slayings
A South Carolina judge is allowing the release of some documents in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church but blocking release of audio, video and pictures identifying the victims.
SC State Fair opens Wednesday without delay
Gates to the South Carolina State Fair opens Wednesday in Columbia after days of recovery efforts following historic flooding across the state.
Condition Not Released of Former NBA Star Found Unconscious at Brothel
Lamar Odom, the former NBA star and reality TV personality embraced by teammates and fans alike for his humble approach to fame, was hospitalized Wednesday, his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian by his side, after being found unresponsive after spending four days in a Nevada brothel.
Recipients of FEMA ineligibility letters can appeal
Some disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and flooding in South Carolina may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance.
Ex-staffer disputes Gowdy claim on Benghazi investigation
Lawyers for a former Republican staffer fired from the House Benghazi committee on Tuesday challenged comments by the panel's GOP chairman, calling them "unequivocally false" in an escalating internal dispute just days before Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies.
State organizers move back high school playoffs
The flooding that affected South Carolina and played havoc with the high school football schedule has led the South Carolina High School League to push the playoffs and championship games back a week.
SC State campus on heightened alert
South Carolina State University officials say they are on heightened alert after receiving a threat from an anonymous caller on Wednesday.
Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance Eligibility for Newberry County
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA approved them for individual assistance.
Senate leader says no need for special session on flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of the South Carolina Senate says there's no need for a special session of the Legislature to deal with flooding, since officials do not have estimates on the extent of the problems.
