New area code for SC means changes in dialing
South Carolina is getting a new area code next month but customers will see some changes beginning next week.
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The Midlands remembers 9/11
The Midlands remembers 9/11 on this 14th Anniversary of the attacks.
U of SC: University raised more than $1 billion in 8 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides says 136,000 people donated more than $1 billion to the state's largest university during its eight-year fundraising campaign.
6 named to panel to plan Confederate flag display
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six people have been named to a panel that will come up with a proposal to display the Confederate flag at a South Carolina museum.
Supreme Court questions Columbia's use of water revenue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning Columbia's use of revenue from its water system.
Flooding Causes Major Set Back for 'PAALS'
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services is looking for help after a flood caused damage to their new facility.
Prosecutor: Dorchester coroner charged with misconduct
A prosecutor says Dorchester County Coroner Chris Nisbet is expected to turn himself in on a charge of misconduct in office.
No Decision Made in Bond for Michael Slager
A white former police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a black motorist wants to be released from jail before his trial.
Sumter man wanted in connection with armed robbery
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has placed a man who they say is potentially dangerous on its most wanted list.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility workers will soon begin searching a river in Columbia for possible Civil War-era ammunition left over from U.S. Gen. William T. Sherman's attack on the city in 1865. The State newspaper reports the contractors for South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. will begin digging up and removing 74 metallic objects found in the Congaree River.
Utility looks for Civil War explosives in river in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility workers will soon begin searching a river in Columbia for possible Civil War-era ammunition left over from U.S. Gen. William T. Sherman's attack on the city in 1865.
SC DOT Holds Public Meeting on Traffic Input 1-26 Corridor
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public input meeting Thursday about the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project.
Sumter council approves Continental Tire expansion pact
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County Council has approved a new fee and tax agreement with Continental Tire to allow for an additional $275 million investment in its tire plant and 100 more jobs.
Prosecutor clears Sumter deputies in shooting
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two Sumter County sheriff's deputies have been cleared in the shooting of a man during a domestic dispute earlier this year.
S.C. State president addresses I.P. Stanback Museum's future
South Carolina State University says the African-American museum will move to an engineering building on campus temporarily.
Aneurysm Survivor Speaks Out to Raise Awareness
Aneurysm survivor Mary Pat Baldauf speaks out in an effort to raise awareness.
Town of Lexington Passes Hospitality Tax
On Tuesday night the county council voted to raise the hospitality tax by 2-percent.
Victim in shooting on Budon Ct. identified
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim that was found at a home on Budon Court in Columbia Tuesday.
Second suspect caught in Orangeburg murder
A second suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting has been apprehended according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department.
City's water sewer fund ruling overturned
The State's highest court told the City of Columbia that the water and sewer fund is not its "piggy bank".
Four Burglary Suspects Sought by Richland Deputies
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are asking for the public's help with finding four men, who are believed to be responsible for burglarizing a local business.
Boil Water Advisory: Stoneridge Drive
A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of Stoneridge Drive (from Gracern Rd. to Greystone Blvd.), in Richland County following a ten inch water line break.
OCSD5 Superintendent Resigns
The superintendent of Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five submitted her resignation to the board Tuesday at the district's school board meeting,
Charleston considers naming district to honor church victims
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston City Council is taking up a resolution to create a memorial district in honor of the nine people who were shot and killed at a black church earlier this year.
Miss South Carolina wins swimsuit title at Miss America preliminaries
Daja Dial, the reigning Miss South Carolina, was the Lifestyle and Fitness winner on day one of three preliminary nights for the 2016 Miss America Competition.
