SC Senate approves budget plan for 2014-15
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators have approved a $7 billion spending plan for state taxes after again rejecting Democrats' push to expand Medicaid.
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Troopers report deadly accident along I-26
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is responding to a deadly accident along Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County.
SC Guard engineers back after year in Afghanistan
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 130 members of a South Carolina Army National Guard engineering unit have returned home after a year in Afghanistan.
Percy Mack Retires
Richland County Schools District One Superintendent retires after transforming the school district.
Boil Water Advisory
The City of Columbia Water Works has advised customers of a water main break in Richland County.
Police Say Bluffton Woman's Death is a Homicide
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Beaufort County coroner's office says the death of a Bluffton woman was a homicide.
SC Army National Guard Returns
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Members of The South Carolina Army National Guard have made a safe return back to the midlands, after a year in Afghanistan.
A Texas Woman Indicted for Murder Arrested in Richland Co.
A Texas woman wanted for the murder of her common-law husband was arrested in Richland County this week.
SC panel approves proposed Charleston university
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to create a research university within the College of Charleston has advanced in the South Carolina Senate.
Palmetto Parent Family Fit Challenge
Coca-Cola wants families in our state to get fit together.
Clyburn: Republican choices keep SC from improving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn says life for most people in South Carolina is not going to improve until voters stop choosing Republicans all the time.
CPD Names Second in Command
Columbia Police Chief William "Skip" Holbrook announces three significant promotions at police headquarters as part of his 90-day restructuring of the Department.
SC senators remove pay raise to themselves
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have removed a pay raise for lawmakers from their budget plan and given the money to local governments instead.
BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Percy Mack to Retire
ABC Columbia News has learned Dr. Percy Mack, Richland School District One Superintendent, will announce his plans to retire.
South Carolina State announces worker layoffs
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University says it will lay off nearly 90 part-time and temporary workers as the school attempts to cut spending and balance its budget.
SC measure would allow card games, dice in clubs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has advanced a measure to overturn an 1802 antigambling bill by allowing card games and dice in social clubs and homes.
Governor Haley Makes DSS Changes
More than 50 child deaths investigated by SLED have reportedly involved DSS and now the Governor is implementing some changes.
Meth Arrest In Pelion
Pelion, SC (WOLO)- Lexington deputies have arrested a Pelion woman they say was operating a meth lab in her home. investigators say 38 year old Jamie Greenlee was arrested Monday after deputies found the lab inside her Pelion road home.
Senate to disapprove of college books in budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have voted to punish two public colleges for assigning gay-themed books by forcing them to spend money on teaching the nation's founding documents.
Gov. Haley touts DSS improvement plan for 1 county
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the S.C. Department of Social Services is hiring 20 caseworkers to improve child welfare services in Richland County. The plan's release follows questions surrounding children's deaths.
Ex-Greenwood deputy charged with embezzlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorney General Alan Wilson says a former Greenwood County sheriff's deputy has been indicted on a charge of taking more than $10,000 from the sheriff's department.
Prosecutor: Multipronged challenge in speaker case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is pursuing a variety of challenges to a judge's dismissal of corruption allegations against House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Officials: Midlands Snake Bite No Cause for Concern
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials say venomous bites from copperhead snakes are 'very rare' and people in the Midlands should not be overly concerned.
Haley Implements Plan to Revamp Richland Co. DSS
Governor Nikki Haley says her office is tackling the issues facing the Department of Social Services, starting in Richland County.
Consumer Minute: Gas Prices Expected to drop by holiday
Gas prices are high right now, but according to GasBuddy.com gas prices will drop and soon. Crysty Vaughan tells us when the rising prices are expected to drop and by how much.
