Hundreds demand DHEC refuse permit to CWS
Hundreds of people filled an auditorium at the Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday night, to demand that a discharge permit not be reissued to Carolina Water Service.
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Man pleads guilty to using phone cards in gambling operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say a 40-year-old Columbia man who fought South Carolina for years has admitted his phone card business was actually an illegal gambling operation.
Public workers won't pay more for health care in 2016
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public employees will not pay more for health insurance next year, but their employers will.
Educators Talk Bullying Prevention
With children back in school, bullying prevention is once again at the forefront. Educators are giving insight on how they train teachers to stop the problem before it begins.
Person of interest named in Columbia Murder
Columbia Police Chief Skip Hollbrook says police are looking for Rondrell Sumter in connection with the August 19th shooting death of James Sumpter.
American Red Cross Aids Residents in Apartment Fire
A fire late Monday night at the Brookfield Apartments in Columbia damaged 6 apartment units and left 13 residents displaced.
Man shot to death at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man at a Columbia apartment complex.
Haley, KS Gov. against Guantanamo detainees
The governors of South Carolina and Kansas are warning the Obama administration they are ready to take action if detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are brought to military installations in either state.
Toucan Tuesday partnership provides food for needy families
Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up the final bins of canned goods collected through this year's Toucan Tuesday partnership with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Thursday.
Student playing with gun shoots child at Georgia school
Officials in Georgia say an elementary school student suffered minor injuries after being accidentally shot by a classmate playing with a gun.
Sheriff warns of 'catfishing' after armed robberies
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is urging citizens to be careful when using popular dating sites.
Police investigating fatal hit and run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run accident that happened Saturday
Police: Evidence suggests missing Horry County teen "left of her own free will"
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Horry County Police are searching for a missing teen girl, according to Lt. Raul Denis with the Horry County Police Department.
Deputies nix the razor for fallen officers
Now through mid-October, some Sumter County Sheriff's deputies will look a little rough around the edges.
Coroner: Man shot to death while breaking into home
The Florence County coroner says a 22-year-old man has been shot to death while apparently trying to break into a home in Timmonsville.
Coroner: Man died from multiple gunshot wounds
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died early this morning at Palmetto Richland Hospital after a shooting at The Views on Longcreek
DSS director indicates fixing troubled agency will be costly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the Department of Social Services indicates it will take a lot more money to fix the agency's woes.
NACCP to rally for criminal justice reform at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The NAACP is holding a rally at the South Carolina Statehouse to call for reform in the criminal justice system as leaders of the civil rights group continue a march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington, D.C.
13 state forestry employees helping fight fires in 4 states
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has sent 13 employees to help fight wildfires in four states.
Rembert man charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office charged a Rembert man with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor Monday after receiving reports he had sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl over the weekend.
Burglary suspects sought
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for burglary and grand larceny.
Former Chester teacher sentenced for marijuana plants
A longtime teacher and ROTC leader in Chester has been sentenced to prison after admitting he grew marijuana in his home.
2 drones spotted near Charleston International Airport
Drones are a growing concern for pilots and the Federal Aviation Administration says there have been two recent incidents near Charleston International Airport.
Lyman mayor suspended following indictment on charges
The mayor of the town of Lyman has been suspended following his indictment on charges of wiretapping and misconduct in office.
Officials investigate apartment fire
Volunteers with the Red Cross say they are assisting residents, after an apartment fire off Crofton Way.
