Apartment fire in Columbia displaces 12
12 people can't go back home after a fire at Cypress Run Apartments off Broad River Road.
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Police: 15-Year Old Shot, Killed in Ladson
LADSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities in Berkeley County are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old youth during a confrontation in Ladson.
Race for Lexington Coroner Leads to Run Off
It's the season for elections and the year of the run off. The latest numbers in Tuesday's race appears to be headed to a run off.
Suspended Lex. Co.Sheriff Metts Free on $100,000 bond
Suspended Lexington County Sheriff James Metts is free on $100,000 bond after appearing in Federal Court Tuesday.
SC State Fair announces Grandstand Concert Line up
Are you ready to hit the midway? The South Carolina State Fair announced the concert acts coming to perform in the Grandstand this year.
Duke Energy Progress: Weather raises rates
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy Progress customers in South Carolina will see a slight rate increase because of higher fuel costs sparked by the winter's extreme conditions.
SC sheriff pleads not guilty to bribery charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff has pleaded not guilty to bribery and fraud charges.
Man shot to death in Summerton
SUMMERTON, S.C. (AP) — A 29-year-old Summerton has been shot to death and Clarendon County sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect.
Consumer Minute: Jury Duty Phone Scam
Don't be taken by a phone call that's the latest scam designed to take your money. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs is warning the public about a jury duty scam.
Manning man identified as Columbia shooting victim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County Coroner has identified a man shot to death in Columbia last weekend.
Texas Gov. Perry returns to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is back in South Carolina this week.
Pinson Jurors Deliberate a second day
Late Monday afternoon, jurors in the Jonathan Pinson federal court case ended the day "looking tired," understanding they are due back Tuesday wherein a verdict could be reached.
Technical issue affecting RCSD phone lines
The Richland County Sheriff's Department say it's experiencing some technical difficulties Tuesday morning. Its phone lines are down.
Group calls for change with women's annual check-up
WASHINGTON (AP) - A major medical association is calling for an end to annual pelvic exams for most healthy women.
NC man captured on video riding on back of car
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Police in North Carolina say a man clung to the back of a moving car as it drove down an interstate highway.
Jurors to get case in ex-SC State trustee's trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jurors are expected to begin deliberating the fate of a former South Carolina State University trustee charged with corruption.
Sheheen releases 2013 tax returns, calls on Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Democratic nominee for governor has released his 2013 tax returns and again called on Gov. Nikki Haley to release more of hers.
Audit suggests creating SC adult abuse registry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An audit of the agency that serves South Carolinians with disabilities finds the Legislature can curb abuse and neglect by requiring a central registry and allowing electronic monitoring of facilities' common areas.
Supreme Court Rules over Birth Control Lawsuit
Hobby Lobby included in ruling from the Supreme Court saying they will not have to cover certain types of contraceptives.
Greenville Sheriff Clears Deputy in Shooting
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis says one of his deputies did nothing wrong when he shot and killed a suspect in early June.
Trooper: "The highway is our office."
Local and state law enforcement officials are getting ready for a busy weekend on area roadways.
2 rural SC communities getting USDA grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn has announced that two South Carolina communities are getting Agriculture Department grants to help expand water infrastructure into underserved areas.
Bat disease found in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern United States has been found in central South Carolina.
Jury set to get Pinson Trial Monday
Closing arguments are over in the Jonathan Pinson corruption trial. The jury is expected to start deliberation sometime Monday.
6-lane Interstate 20 now open east of Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews have opened all six lanes of Interstate 20 east of Columbia after a widening project that was finished more than a year ahead of schedule.
