Local News

SC employment reaches high as population rises

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's administration says South Carolina's employment reached an all-time high in December, but the numbers don't take into account the state's growing population.

Lugoff man arrested in teen's slaying

LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) — The Kershaw County sheriff says a Lugoff man who was acquainted with the victim has been arrested in the strangulation of a teenager whose body was found in woods near Elgin.

SC high court hearing Certificate of Need case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court is gearing up for a debate over whether the state's health agency can end a program that regulates the building or expansion of medical facilities.

House passes SC bill on coal ash lawsuits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that could shield Duke Energy from having to clean out polluted coal ash ponds in two areas of South Carolina will move to the Senate for consideration.

Big Oscar Wins

ABC NEWS--Tinsel town is celebrating with some well-deserved wins across the board, culminating in the award for Best Picture. An array of brilliants films were up for nomination, but "12 Years a Slave" ultimately took home the honors for its…

Richland Deadly Shooting

Richland County Sheriff's continue searching for suspects they say are responsible for a deadly shooting early Saturday morning.

Man Accused of Kershaw Murder Charged

Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews holds a press conference announcing formal charges against the man accused of killing an 18 year old teenage girl.

SC State formally inaugurates new president

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is holding a formal inauguration ceremony for President Thomas Elzey more than eight months after he started leading the school.

Mother of Lindsay Bires Takes Story Viral

Susan Bires, mother of hit and run victim, Lindsay Bires, unveils a new YouTube video in what she calls a last ditch effort to help solve the September 2012 crime against her daughter.

SC ethics reform bill heads back to the House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved an ethics bill that allows voters to see where candidates get their money and expands reporting rules for those seeking to influence legislators.

Officer-involved shootings increase in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The shooting of a 70-year-old North Carolina man reaching for his cane by a York County deputy was the ninth officer-involved shooting in South Carolina this year.

News by county

Meet The Team

On Twitter

Facebook

What's On

Categories: Local News, News