New director of SC probation agency to be sworn in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new director of South Carolina's probation agency is scheduled to be sworn in.
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Business offer freebies on National Donut Day
It's a sweet treat to end the week.
Last day to register for children's summer golf session
It's just about time to hit the green.
Columbia offers free summer movie series in Riverfront Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is getting ready to kick off its summer movie series.
South Carolina's 'disappointing' legislative session ends
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's legislative session has drawn to a close without a state budget and with most of lawmakers' priority issues left undone.
A look at Ways and Means' supplemental budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Here's a look at how the House Ways and Means Committee proposes spending $302 million of additional general fund revenue that state economic advisers certified last week as available to spend in 2015-16:
Jeb Bush heading to SC on heels of official announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Soon-to-be presidential candidate Jeb Bush is visiting South Carolina on the heels of his official announcement.
Debate on Uber bill to continue in special session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Debate on a bill allowing Uber to continue operating in South Carolina will extend into the Legislature's special session.
SC Senate approves Catherine Heigel as new DHEC director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has unanimously appointed a Greenville attorney and former Duke Energy executive to run the state's health and environmental agency.
Body camera bill on its way to South Carolina governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill providing for guidelines and potential funding for police body cameras in South Carolina is heading to the governor.
Andrews Man Dies in Logging Accident
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an Andrews man has died in a logging accident near the Great Pee Dee River.
Haley: New domestic violence law 1st culture-changing step
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a bill she signed increasing penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and banning batterers from having guns is just the beginning to change a culture that quietly ignored abuse.
York coroner holding inquest in newborn's death
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — The York County coroner is holding an inquest to determine how a newborn died at a birthing center in Fort Mill earlier this year.
Chapin issues boil water advisory for part of subdivision
Some people, living in the Town of Chapin will have to take some extra steps to use their water.
Crew battle fire after lightning strikes home
Fire crews in Lexington County say a home in West Columbia is a total loss after a lightning strike.
Riverwalk temporarily closed in West Columbia
The Riverwalk in West Columbia is also off limits because of the weather.
Man dies in work-related accident
The sheriff's office is looking into the death of a worker at a business in Orangeburg County.
Senate approves Uber bill, keeping its chances alive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has approved a bill allowing Uber to continue operating in South Carolina, keeping alive the measure's chances this year.
Overnight Storms cause flooding, power outages in Midlands
Overnight storms cause flooding, power outages in parts of the Midlands Thursday.
Lexington-Richland School District Five high school graduations
High school seniors from Lexington-Richland School District Five will reflect on memories over the last four years while looking ahead to the future.
Bill that bans abortion past 19 weeks likely dead for year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that bans abortion past 19 weeks in South Carolina is almost certainly dead for the year.
Bill requiring agendas at meetings sent to governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring government bodies to publish agendas before public meetings is on its way to Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.
Advancing Alzheimer's Awareness
For the month of June, the Alzheimer's Association asks you to spread the word about how to prevent the disease.
House members, senators near compromise on body camera bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of senators and representatives appear poised to reach a compromise on a bill promoting police body cameras.
Officials Give Safety Tips for Stormy Weather
Midlands residents are keeping an eye on the skies this week as storms continue to roll through and emergency management officials are reminding people to keep safety in mind.
