Gamecock Fans React to Victory
Hundreds of Gamecocks fans who were unable to go to Orlando for the Capitol One Bowl game, instead supported the home team in spirit
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Shattered Window Leads to Nervous Time for Trooper
A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year's Day traffic stop.
Man charged with DUI in wreck that kills girl
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl on her way to church has been killed in a wreck involving an impaired driver.
Man Shot to Death by Robbers in his SC Home
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence. Investigators said three men banged on the back door of the home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and were let in by the victim's daughter.
Deadly Highways
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina's roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007.
Columbia Barbershop Owner Shoots Robbery Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say the owner of a barbershop shot a man who tried to rob his business.
Bachmann, Perry plan to head south after Iowa vote
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann plan to make their next — and possibly last — stands in South Carolina instead of chasing the rest of the GOP presidential pack to New Hampshire.
National Forest trails in SC closing for season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the new year begins, the National Forest Service is closing three off-road vehicle trails in the Sumter National Forest in the western part of South Carolina.
Lawsuit, immigration enforcement lead SC new laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New laws going on the books in South Carolina will limit awards in lawsuits and require employers to check a federal database to see if the people they hire are in the country legally.
Six Year Old Killed in DUI Accident Say Police
A six year old is dead after a collision in Lexington, where police say the driver responsible, is now charged with Felony DUI.
Cops: Woman lied about missing toddler's location
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say they have arrested a 22-year-old mother after she lied to officers about the location of her 18-month-old son, who has been missing for several weeks.
Former SC Treasurer Ravenel endorses Ron Paul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's former treasurer who spent 10 months in prison on a cocaine charge says his experiences as a victim of the government's costly "war on drugs" are among the reasons he's supporting Republican Ron Paul for president.
Man Shot at Restaurant Parking Lot: Not Random Say Police
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified a man shot and killed in the parking lot of the Harbison Olive Garden as 21-year-old Thomas Hoefer of Columbia.
Final Moments of Murder Victim Caught on Tape
Surveillance video recently released shows images of Beverly Hope Melton entering a convenience store to pay for gas, as a suspected attacker, also caught on tape, proceeds to abduct, rape and beat her to death with a baseball bat, according to authorities.
Haley Places Wager on Bowl Games
Governor Nikki Haley will have her eye on our two in state schools next week as the USC Gamecocks take on Nebraska on Monday in the Capitol One Bowl in Orlando and the Clemson Tigers face West Virginia in the Orange Bowl in Miami Wednesday.
Chapin Woman Arrested for Stealing Millions
A Chapin woman accused of stealing millions from her employer is behind bars.
Alcohol Poisoning Killed Clemson Freshman
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say heavy drinking led to the death of a 19-year-old Clemson University student at an off-campus apartment last month. Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley released a toxicology report Thursday confirming that alcohol poisoning killed Tyler Karolczyk on Nov. 12, three days before his 20th birthday.
Sex Shop Changes its Name to Pacify Public
A new sex store changes its name to appease outraged neighboring businesses and residents.
Local Businesses Rally to Family of SC Officer
Local businesses are rallying together to raise money for the family of an Aiken police officer killed in the line of duty.
Congressman Wilson to Discuss His Priorities
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is unveiling his agenda for 2012 in a series of news conferences across the 2nd congressional district.
SC's Folly Beach Park in Danger of Vanishing
Folly Beach County Park, hit hard by Hurricane Irene, is in real danger of washing away completely, and officials are hoping to come up with a solution.
DHEC Board Members to Discuss New Director
Board members for the Department of Health and Environmental Control are meeting to discuss replacing the agency's retiring director.
Man Had Contraband Meant for SC Prison
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an 18-year-old man stopped for speeding had contraband he intended to take to a South Carolina prison. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says an officer stopped a minivan Dec. 23 going 89 mph in a 70 mph zone. Matthews says the officer recognized the driver from a previous traffic stop and saw tobacco and cell phones in the van.
Nationwide Breastfeeding Revolt Hits Columbia
Local moms turn out for nurse-in at the Target in Harbison after a Texas woman says she was harassed by a Target employee for breastfeeding in the store.
Inman Murder Case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's highest court has affirmed the guilty plea and death sentence of a man condemned to die for strangling a Clemson University student with her bikini top.
