The Latest: South Carolina gov. talks to National Press Club
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest on South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's speech, "Lessons from the New South," at the National Press Club in Washington (all times local):
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Man charged with murder in death of Spartanburg woman
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder in the death of a pregnant Spartanburg woman whose body was found beaten and burned in some woods.
Kentucky clerk in custody
Court is adjourned in Ashland, in the case regarding County Clerk Kim Davis’s refusal to issue marriage licenses
Greenville Sheriff: 13-year-old boy stabbed mother to death
The Greenville County sheriff says a 13-year-old boy stabbed his mother to death the night before her body was found, and then went to sleep.
Former teacher pleads guilty in child porn case
A former Mauldin Middle School teacher has pleaded guilty in federal court to the distribution of child pornography.
Haley presents WWII POWs with medals
South Carolina’s surviving prisoners of war from World War II were recognized with the new South Carolina Prisoner of War medal Thursday in a ceremony at the Statehouse.
Man shot on Millwood, police searching for vehicle
Officials with the Columbia Police Department are searching for a dark colored Chevy Tahoe believed to be involved with a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Kershaw County searching for suspects following car-break-ins
Kershaw County Deputies are still searching for individuals after several car break-ins in the area .
All you need to know if you're headed to Charlotte for Game Day
Fans planning on following the teams to Bank of America stadium for the Battle of the Carolinas can plan on a day of activities.
Columbia author finds inspiration inside Richland Library walls
Noted children's book author, Dinah Johnson, is Richland Library's writer-in-residence for the next nine months.
Community members save 18th century house from demolition
The Dutch Fork Historical Society has been working to raise enough money, or find someone to front the money, to move the Coogler-Meetze house before it's torn down.
Grant Allows for Cybersecurity Education
As the number of businesses and individuals relying on computers increases, so does the threat of hacking.
Residents Concerned Over Shooting
Columbia Police are investigating a shooting on Millwood Avenue that left one man injured.
Local High School Honors WWII Veterans
September 2nd marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.
Haley to say 'New South' can lead nation in race relations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will tell the National Press Club that the "New South" can lead the nation in race relations and racial advancement.
Columbia police officer fired after off-duty fight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer has been fired after he was involved in an off-duty fight.
House Ethics: Harrell improperly paid lawyers from campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee says former Speaker Bobby Harrell improperly paid his attorneys with campaign money and must pay nearly $113,500.
Scott to respond to SC Brig for Guantanamo Detainee
U.S. Senator Tim Scott will hold a press conference to address the surveying of a Charleston Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston as the new home for Guantanamo detainees.
Parents seek halt to 48-year-old's gender reassignment
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A judge has temporarily blocked gender-reassignment surgery for a transgender woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, while he considers her parents' request she be declared incompetent. A competency hearing was underway Wednesday for 48-year-old Christine Klaus…
Malloy, Tenenbaum to Serve as South Carolina Draft Biden Co-Chairs
An exploratory committee announced Wednesday that State Senator Gerald Malloy and former State Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum will serve as the Co-Chairs of the South Carolina Draft Biden movement.
Court hearing for 6 officers charged in death of Freddie Gray
A Baltimore judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss charges against six police officers facing criminal charges in connection with the death of a black man seriously injured in their custody. He also refused to remove the prosecutor in the case.
Bond Denied for Woman charged with Felony DUI
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the person killed in an accident on Interstate 26 this morning.
Orangeburg County Man Wanted in Connection to Burglary
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man wanted for using a stolen bank card.
Spartanburg County 7th grade student accused of hit list
Spartanburg County school officials say they discovered a seventh-grade boy had a kill list with the names of at least two students on it.
Freight brokerage: 100 New Jobs Coming to Richland County
100 new jobs are slated to come to Richland Count over the next five years.
