Meth in the Midlands: Decontaminating Meth Labs
Tonight on ABC Columbia News at 11, we'll take a look at decontaminating meth labs.
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Family sues Orangeburg jail over SC man's death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The family of a man who died in the Orangeburg jail is suing, contending he did not get adequate medical care.
Socastee High teacher is SC's Teacher of the Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special education teacher from Horry County has been named South Carolina's Teacher of the Year.
Couple arrested in Union in series of robberies
UNION, S.C. (AP) — A Union couple released from jail earlier this year has been arrested and charged with robbery.
USC health lecture on nation's tobacco policy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An international authority on the influence of public policy on individual's tobacco use is scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina.
SC Bar fights back against RGA's attack ad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An ad attacking Democratic Sen. Vincent Sheheen's work as a defense attorney has prompted the South Carolina Bar Association to fight back against what it calls an unfair smear of the legal profession that should have no place in the governor's race.
Overturned tractor trailer blocking lane of I-20
We have an accident to pass along Thursday morning that will impact drivers along Interstate 20 in Kershaw County.
Veterans rally at SC Statehouse to seek benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of South Carolina veterans have gathered at the Statehouse to ask lawmakers to improve benefits for those who served in the military.
SC unemployed can seek benefits via smartphones
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency has launched a free app that allows jobless residents to seek weekly benefits through their iPhones.
South Carolina Teacher of the Year
A new Teacher from South Carolina has been named Teacher of the year for 2014.
Woman Charged After Leaving Gun in Chick-fil-A
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a 45-year-old Camden woman has been arrested after she left her loaded gun in the stall of a bathroom at a Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Riverbanks Zoo Celebrates A Milestone
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is getting ready to celebrate a milestone. Friday marks its 40th anniversary.
Meth in the Midlands: Is it a growing problem?
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies are fighting what appears to be a growing problem, methamphetamine laboratories.
No parole for Ex-Carolina Investors exec Sheppard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State parole officials have rejected a request for early release from prison for former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard.
2 red wolf pups in SC named for Colbert, Jewell
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two wolf pups born earlier this month in South Carolina have been named for comedian Stephen Colbert and U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.
SC's top military man begins re-election campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state's top military officer says he's worked four years to make the South Carolina National Guard one of the nation's premier military organizations, and he wants to keep it that way.
"Object of Interest" in missing Malaysia Airlines flight
Officials say an "object of interest" in the search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370 has been recovered.
Local Michaels stores may feel impact of security breach
There's an update, concerning a security breach at Michaels.
Audit: SC pension agency doesn't overpay in fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An auditing firm says the agency investing South Carolina's pension portfolio doesn't overpay in investment fees but rather reports those fees more thoroughly than any other public pension fund in the nation.
Gingrich endorses Atwater for SC schools' chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former presidential candidate and U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has endorsed Sally Atwater for South Carolina Superintendent of Education.
Columbia Leaders Join Forces
Some of the highest regarded leaders in the Capitol City were honored during a Chamber of Commerce meet and greet Tuesday night.
Judge Revokes Public Lawyer for SC Man with $600K
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has revoked the public defender assigned to a York County double murder suspect after prosecutors argued he lied about having more than $600,000 in a retirement account.
DSS, Koller Fire Back at Lourie's Claims
In response to democratic state senator Joel Lourie's claims DSS is not in compliance with state law, Marilyn M. Matheus, Constituent Services and Public Information, for the agency fires back with claims and statistics of her own.
Lourie Calls on Haley to Fire Koller
Senator Joel Lourie claims DSS Director, Lillian Koller, is 'harming children' by 'ignoring state law' and Governor Haley should fire the director immediately.
Officer Involved Shooting Richland County
Breaking news into the ABC Columbia newsroom. Richland County Deputies say they are working an officer involved shooting near Broad River road.
