SC State campus on heightened alert
South Carolina State University officials say they are on heightened alert after receiving a threat from an anonymous caller on Wednesday.
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Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance Eligibility for Newberry County
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA approved them for individual assistance.
Senate leader says no need for special session on flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of the South Carolina Senate says there's no need for a special session of the Legislature to deal with flooding, since officials do not have estimates on the extent of the problems.
Inspection records: Failed Richland dams had flaws for years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have released records that show that most of the dams in Richland County that broke in this month's torrential rains had been cited repeatedly in state inspection reports for deficiencies.
Suspect arrested in death of Richland County grandmother
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities they've arrested a suspect in the death of a 76-year-old Richland County woman found dead after an apparent robbery.
Sen. Graham hosts disaster relief forum to aid flood victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's office is hosting a disaster assistance forum to connect flood victims with officials who can assist them.
2 state legislators hold meeting on flood impact in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina legislators are holding a meeting to talk about the impact of flooding in the Columbia area.
Elliott Cranks Up First Carolina Practice
The University of South Carolina football team practice for two hours on Tuesday afternoon at the new practice fields with music blaring from the speakers. It was the squad’s first practice under interim head coach Shawn Elliott.
Small business owners affected by flood urged to act now
Residents hear directly from the agency heads managing how Richland County, and the state, will recover from historic flooding.
Elliott Promoted to Interim USC Head Coach
On Tuesday, former USC offensive line coach Shawn Elliott received an enormous promotion. Click the video to watch Mike Gillespie's story on USC's newest head football coach.
Richland County Officials Use 4-Wheelers to Observe Damage
On Tuesday, Richland County Deputies used 4-wheelers to survey the damage near several South Beltline neighborhoods after it was hit hard by floods last week.
Gamecock fans in shock after Spurrier's resignation
Fans react to the news of Coach Spurrier's resignation as USC head coach.
FBI officials in Charleston for church violence seminar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Federal Bureau of Investigation officials are again talking about violence in churches and other houses of worship during a presentation that follows the shootings at a church in Charleston.
Sheriff warns of rise in scams
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is warning citizens about a scam aimed at stealing money and property.
Spurrier: When Something's Inevitable, Do it Now
Steve Spurrier said Tuesday in his resignation press conference that he told athletics director Ray Tanner that his resignation was inevitable and he needed to do it right now. Click the video to watch Spurrier's comments.
Spurrier: Knew After UCF Game It was Time to Resign
Steve Spurrier said at his resignation press conference Tuesday that he knew he wanted to resign after the UCF game. Click the video to watch his comments.
Video: Steve Spurrier's Opening Comments at Press Conference
Steve Spurrier officially retired Tuesday as the head football coach of the University of South Carolina. He ends an historic career, with 228 wins to his name. Click the video to watch his opening comments Tuesday at his retirement press conference.
Spurrier resigns, takes blame for South Carolina's slide
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.
The latest on recovery from city officials
According to Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson the temporary dam is complete.
South Carolina: Home game against Vanderbilt still on
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina athletic department spokesman says this week's football game against Vanderbilt is on track to be played at Williams-Brice Stadium.
AP source: Steve Spurrier retiring as South Carolina football coach, effective immediately
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AP source: Steve Spurrier retiring as South Carolina football coach, effective immediately.
AP Source: Spurrier retiring from South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A person close to the situation says South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has told his players that he is retiring, effective immediately.
Former players, fans react to Spurrier resignation
Steve Spurrier is reportedly retiring from the University of South Carolina as the head football coach and former players and supporters took to social media to express their thoughts.
AP Source: Offensive line coach Elliott to lead Gamecocks
A person close to the situation says South Carolina co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Shawn Elliott will be the interim Gamecocks coach for the remainder of the season, replacing Steve Spurrier.
Who's Next for USC? Gamecocks Could Go for Rising Star
Steve Spurrier is retiring from South Carolina after doing exactly what he said he wanted to when he took the job: Accomplish things that had never been done before in Columbia.
