Danny becomes first Hurricane of the season
What began as Tropical storm Danny earlier this week has intensified overnight and is now a hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph.
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Jimmy Carter Due for treatment for Melanoma on His Brain
Former President Jimmy Carter today said he’ll be treated this afternoon for melanoma on his brain.
GOP hopefuls slated to return to SC
In an effort to court South Carolina voters, at least two Republican presidential candidates will be returning to the state in the coming days.
Siblings charged with neglect after father dies from bedsore
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Two siblings have been accused of neglecting their father, who authorities say died from a large bedsore that caused him to become septic.
Man killed in Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been shot to death in a Columbia apartment complex.
"A Devine Summer Night" raises funds for Ray Tanner Foundation
You have the chance to go shopping for a good cause.
National Guard base in SC holds mock "shooter" exercise
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Officials at the McEntire Joint National Guard Base are warning members of the public they are holding a mock "active shooter" exercise and they should not be alarmed.
Appeals court agrees SC robocall ban is unconstitutional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court is backing a lower court in ruling that South Carolina's ban on automated political phone calls is unconstitutional.
AmbioPharm expansion in Aiken County to add 100 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A pharmaceutical company's expansion plans in Aiken County are expected to create 100 jobs over five years.
Haley hires her lead attorney as her next chief of staff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The next chief of staff for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will be the first woman in the job in at least 45 years.
UPDATE: CPD investigate deadly shooting
Police are investigating a deadly shooting out of Columbia.
Teachers Use New Avenues to Obtain Classroom Funds
Teachers use the internet to fundraise for classroom expenses.
Ex-South Carolina governor Hodges endorses Hillary Clinton
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges is backing Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Gov. Haley Asks for Review of Abortion Clinics
This week, Governor Nikki Haley called for the investigation of abortion clinics in South Carolina.
Palmetto Health Richland goes "Baby-Friendly"
Palmetto Health Richland joins a group of 270 hospitals nationwide, that are designated as "Baby-Friendly"
SC forestry impact estimated at almost $19B
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Forestry Commission estimates the impact of the forestry industry in South Carolina at almost $19 billion.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory in West Columbia has been lifted.
Columbia Fire Dept. responds to apartment fire
Columbia firefighters are investigating a Wednesday afternoon fire at a Midlands apartment complex.
Door from jet falls on Mt. Holly golf course
A panel door from a plane that was landing in Charlotte Wednesday afternoon fell just yards away from golfers in Mount Holly.
Sanders to visit Palmetto State on two-day campaign swing
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ two-day campaign swing includes stops in Greenville, Columbia and Sumter.
AmbioPharm, Inc. Expanding Aiken County Operations
AmbioPharm, Inc. (APi), a company that specializes in the manufacturing of peptides and the development of generic drugs, is expanding its existing Aiken County operations. The company is investing $18.8 million in the expansion and will create 100 new jobs over the next five years.
U of SC, local groups team to improve access to healthy food
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's school of public health and its medical school are teaming up with community organizations to help people get increased access to fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables.
Debate set for Democrats vying for Pinckney's seat
The South Carolina Democratic Party is hosting a debate for candidates vying for the state Senate seat that Clementa Pinckney held for 15 years before he and eight of his parishioners were slain in June.
Former Subway Pitchman to pay $1.4 million in restitution to minor victims
Federal prosecutors say longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has agreed to plead guilty to engaging in sex acts with minors and receiving child pornography.
Civil War re-enactment canceled after Charleston slayings
An historic South Carolina plantation has canceled a Civil War battle re-enactment following the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church.
