DHEC orders action at Dams after Flooding
DHEC is ordering actions at a number of dams statewide following historic flooding
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DOT: AT least 86 SC roads closed until after Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation officials say at least 86 roads and bridges in South Carolina damaged from this month's floods will remain closed until at least after Thanksgiving.
State organizers move back high school playoffs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The flooding that affected South Carolina and played havoc with the high school football schedule has led the South Carolina High School League to push the playoffs and championship games back a week.
Senate creates 9-member study committee for flooding relief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina's Senate has appointed a special committee to oversee state agencies' flood relief efforts and determine how much more money is needed to help people recover from the catastrophic flooding.
Vandy Game Parking Info
Due to the annual South Carolina State Fair, parking around Williams-Brice Stadium for the Saturday, October 17, football game between South Carolina and Vanderbilt will be adjusted.
ESPN SportsCenter in Columbia Saturday
ESPN will broadcast live from the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina for the fourth time in six years when SportsCenter on the Road visits for a live show airing 7-9 a.m.
Sumter hospital agrees to $72M settlement with feds
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $72 million and be sold to settle charges it steered Medicare referrals to certain doctors.
Friday Night Fever Week Eight Part I
Click to watch highlights of wins by Lexington, Dutch Fork, Chapin, RNE and Dreher in part one of the week eight edition of Friday Night Fever.
Friday Night Fever Week Eight Part II
Click to watch highlights of wins by Airport, Orangeburg-Wilkinson and Hammond in part two of the week eight edition of Friday Night Fever.
Vandy Edges USC Women 2-1 In OT
The No. 8 South Carolina women’s soccer team suffered its first home loss of the season on Friday, falling to Vanderbilt, 2-1, in overtime at Stone Stadium. The Gamecocks (11-3-1) moved to 5-2-1 in Southeastern Conference play with the setback, while the Commodores (7-5-4) improved to 3-2-3 in the SEC following the victory.
Team SC Day Assists Sumter Flood Victims
Team South Carolina Days provide one stop shopping for those working to recover from recent flooding.
Missing Teen Found Safe
Richland County deputies have found a missing teen.
As city dries, Columbia turns to who will pay to fix damage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many of the people affected by the heavy rain that pelted South Carolina for days never bought flood insurance, thinking they were at low risk. Now, they're trying to figure out who can pay for their ruined carpets, floors, duct work and other damage.
Coroner: Missing Winnsboro man ID'd as car crash victim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a Winnsboro man who was last seen more than three weeks ago has been found in an upside-down car in Columbia.
FEMA approves 11 more SC counties for public assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 11 more South Carolina counties for assistance that allows state agencies, local governments and some private non-profits to recoup costs of storm response, debris removal and infrastructure damage.
Carolina Stadium Getting A New Name
USC confirmed Friday Carolina Stadium is getting a new name.
Big South pulling basketball tournaments from Grand Strand
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — The Big South Conference is relocating its basketball tournaments that were held at Coastal Carolina, which announced earlier this year it is leaving the league to join the Sun Belt Conference next July.
3 avoid jail in investigation that brought down sheriff
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Three men involved in schemes in Lexington County have pleaded guilty to state charges and have been placed on probation.
Coroner identifies man killed in traffic accident on Monticello Rd
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim that died as a result of a traffic accident on Monticello Road on Thursday.
University of South Carolina hosts Brad Paisley concert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's alumni association is hosting a concert by Brad Paisley as part of its homecoming celebrations.
Jury deliberating whether bar culpable for fatal DUI crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jury hasn't made a decision on whether to make the former owner of a sports bar pay damages to the family of a South Carolina girl killed by a drunken driver who spent hours at the Columbia bar.
Suspect in custody after 6 hour standoff in Kershaw Co.
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says the man who barricaded himself inside an East Camden home is in custody after a six hour standoff.
Spurrier resigns, takes blame for South Carolina's slide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Steve Spurrier says that he made the decision to resign as South Carolina's head coach because the team was heading in the wrong direction.
Recall: GoGo squeeZ recalling products with mold
GoGo Squeez is recalling some of its products after the company found mold during the production process.
Peppier handicapped symbol gets support, but problems remain
A street art campaign replacing the ubiquitous handicapped symbol with a modernized, action-oriented logo is catching on with officials across the country.
