State finds contaminated groundwater near sewage plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State health officials have found signs of contamination in groundwater near a Kershaw County sewage treatment plant.
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Wife of fallen officer shares message via Facebook
The wife of slain Forest Acres police officer, Gregory Alia, shared a Facebook post to thank everyone for their support as she mourns the loss of her husband.
Coroner: Woman found dead in her Columbia home was strangled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County coroner says a 47-year-old woman found dead in her Columbia home was strangled.
Community Mourns Loss of Officer
The Forest Acres Community came together Wednesday after an officer was killed in the line of duty.
GO FUND ME account set up for Slain Officer
Go Fund Me account set up for slain Forest Acres Officer.
Director: Medicaid funded 222 abortions statewide in 5 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency says the government health care program paid for 222 abortions over the past five fiscal years, but none of those were provided by Planned Parenthood.
Smoak Helps Blue Jays Clinch AL East
Gamecock home run king Justin Smoak's 18th long ball of the season helped Toronto beat Baltimore 15-2 Wednesday. The win clinched the American League East Division title for the Blue Jays, their first since 1993.
Spurrier Jr. To Stay On The Field
For the first time in years last Saturday, Steve Spurrier Jr. coached a game from the field. After Wednesday's Gamecock practice, the USC receivers coach says the plan is for him to remain on the sideline.
Memorial grows for fallen Forest Acres officer
The community continues to add to a memorial outside the Forest Acres Police Department for fallen officer, Greg Alia.
Liebler Loses In Semis At U.S. Senior Amateur
Former South Carolina men’s golf standout and coach Steve Liebler earned runner-up honors in the semifinals of the U.S. Senior Amateur on Thursday at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor, N.J.
Harbour Town re-opens after renovation
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage tournament has reopened after $3.5 million of improvements this summer.
Charleston Rep. Limehouse won't seek re-election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charleston Rep. Chip Limehouse says he will not seek re-election next year.
Legislative leaders say they won't follow high court's order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leaders of South Carolina's House and Senate say the Legislature will ignore deadlines set by the state's high court and continue its own path for fixing public schools.
Legislative leaders say they won't follow high court's order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leaders of South Carolina's House and Senate say the Legislature will ignore deadlines set by the state's high court and continue its own path for fixing public schools.
Memorial grows as slain officer remembered
Outside the Forest Acres Police Department a memorial for Officer Greg Alia continues to grow following his death Wednesday morning.
Coroner rules death investigation a homicide
The Richland County Coroner released the cause of death of a woman found deceased Tuesday at a home on Paul Street.
Officer killed in shooting at Richland Mall, suspect in custody
A seven year veteran with the Forest Acres Police Department was shot and killed during an altercation at Richland Mall in Forest Acres Wednesday morning as law enforcement officials responded to the scene of a officer-involved shooting.
Ford recalls 342,000 minivans twice for axle problem
Ford is recalling some older Windstar minivans to because a previous rear-axle recall repair might not work.
Hurricane Joaquin forms near the Bahamas
Joaquin strengthened to a hurricane Wednesday morning as it nears the Bahamas.
Winthrop Poll: South Carolinians on the Flag, Religion and Jobs
Two-thirds of South Carolina residents surveyed in Winthrop Poll thought the S.C. Legislature made the right decision to remove the Confederate battle flag from the State House grounds.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (4-0) beat Western Michigan 38-12. Next: at Indiana, Saturday.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (4-0) beat Western Michigan 38-12. Next: at Indiana, Saturday.
Wastewater discharge proposed for Spears Creek
Richland County wants your opinion about a proposal that would allow the discharge of six million gallons of treated wastewater into Spears Creek each day.
Missouri Suspends Mauk For USC Game
Tuesday, Missouri announced junior starting quarterback Maty Mauk has been suspended for this Saturday's noon game for violating team rules.
