Slight rise in South Carolinians traveling for Thanksgiving
The number of South Carolinians hitting the road for the long Thanksgiving weekend is expected to be up slightly this year.
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City of Columbia Issues a Sanitary Sewer System Overflow Notification
The City of Columbia Issues a Sanitary Sewer System Overflow Notification to the customers near the intersection of Bluff Road and the Boulevard.
Report: Ports Contribute Almost $14B to Midlands Economy
Figures compiled for the South Carolina Ports Authority show ports mean almost $14 billion and support one in every 12 jobs in the Midlands.
USC mascot Cocky, literacy program celebrate 10 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina mascot Cocky and the school's literacy program are celebrating their donation of 100,000 books to children across the state.
Paris Attack Survivor Details the Horrors
Isobel Bowdery, a 22-year-old graduate from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, shared a firsthand account of what the scene was like in the Bataclan concert hall on Friday in a Facebook post that has since drawn about 3 million likes. (It's no longer viewable to the public.
Horry County Police Looking for Missing 17-year-old Girl
Horry County Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who was first reported missing on Friday, Nov. 13.
Clemson University to Increase Security for Weekend Events
Local, state and federal authorities are working with Clemson University officials to increase and reinforce security measures for this weekend's sporting events.
3 Top Prosecutors: Don't Send Us Guantanamo Detainees
Top prosecutors in three states being assessed as potential future homes for Guantanamo Bay detainees implored the Obama administration on Wednesday not to send the prisoners to their states.
2 People Charged with Obstruction in Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide
Two people were arrested and charged with obstruction in the ongoing quadruple murder case in Holly Hill.
Janet Huckabee campaigning for husband in South Carolina
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's wife is spending some time campaigning in South Carolina this week on behalf of her husband's bid for the GOP presidential nomination.
Columbia City Council Approves Flood Repair
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Ethics agency says club dues can't be paid with donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission cautions that club membership dues are not a legitimate campaign expense.
Report: Ports contribute almost $14B to Midlands economy
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Figures compiled for the South Carolina Ports Authority show ports mean almost $14 billion and support one in every 12 jobs in the Midlands.
Ethics panel drops allegations against attorney general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Ethics Commission has dropped allegations that Attorney General Alan Wilson took eight donations exceeding the legal limit during his re-election campaign.
Mitchell leads No. 2 South Carolina to 67-41 win at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Tiffany Mitchell scored 18 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina to a sluggish 67-41 win over Clemson on Wednesday night.
Johnson Helps Power #1 UNC Past Wofford
Orangeburg native Brice Johnson had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and North Carolina beat Wofford 78-58 on Wednesday night in the CBE Hall of Fame Classic.
The unregulated business of boarding kennels in S.C.
Before you bring Fido to a boarding kennel, know that the facilities are entirely unregulated in South Carolina.
Claflin Women Edge Newberry
Jaquanna Davis free throw with three seconds proved to be the difference, as the Claflin University Lady Panthers defeated Newberry College 65-64 Wednesday night at the Tullis Arena.
Wednesday's Time Schedule
No. 1 North Carolina vs. Wofford, 7 p.m.
Coastal Carolina gets 1st win, routs Grace Bible, 104-67
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Badou Diagne scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Coastal Carolina made its home debut with a 104-67 romp past Grace Bible College on Wednesday night.
Swinney not expecting No. 1 Clemson WR Williams to return
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said a medical official would have to "sign off in blood" for the Tigers to play injured receiver Mike Williams this season.
Elliott: Finally winning again is motivation for S. Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina interim coach Shawn Elliott says his team has a simple motivation against lower division Citadel this weekend. His Gamecocks just want to feel what it is like to be a winner again.
Najdawi key as The Citadel beats Stetson 94-93
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Zane Najdawi scored 22 points and Derrick Henry had 21, including two free throws with 10 seconds left, and The Citadel edged Stetson 94-93 on Tuesday night.
Winthrop beats NAIA member Truett McConnell 106-78
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Cooks had 19 points with 11 rebounds and Winthrop rolled to a 106-78 victory over NAIA member Truett McConnell on Tuesday night.
How to Help Kids Cope with Paris Attacks
Images capturing the horror and chaos of the Paris attacks are flooding the internet and televisions around the world, leaving many parents with the task of how to explain violence like this to their children.
