Sides could soon sit down over SC inmate issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Next week may offer a chance to begin working out fixes for the care of mentally ill South Carolina inmates.
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SC governments could be banned from charging fee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's towns and counties would no longer be able to charge taxpayers a processing fee for credit card payments under a proposed ban in the state budget.
Community Mourns Death of Dutch Fork Student
A Dutch Fork High School student was stabbed to death outside a Lexington fast-food restaurant Monday night, according to police.
Consumer Minute: Tax Time Tips
Tax Tips to keep your personal information safe in this Consumer Minute.
Wilson: Chief Santiago 'Interviewed' for Position
For the first time publicly, Columbia city manager Teresa Wilson revealed that interim Columbia police chief Ruben Santiago was, in fact, interviewed for the permanent position, contrary to popular opinion.
Toray announces $1 billion investment in SC plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Toray Industries plans to invest $1 billion and hire 500 people over the next decade in Spartanburg County.
Arrest made in connection with Dutch Fork student stabbing death
Lexington Police have made an arrest in connection with the stabbing death of a Dutch Fork High school student.
APNewsBreak: Haley to recruit jobs in Canada
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state commerce officials are traveling to Canada to recruit jobs.
SC high school student stabbed after game
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina high school student has been stabbed to death during a fight after a high school basketball game.
Columbia bank gets new name
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia bank is getting a new name
Forestry Commission checking on SC storm damage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A week after the worst winter storm in a decade slammed South Carolina, officials with the state Forestry Commission are trying to gauge how much damage the snow and ice did to the state's forests.
Thousands still without electricity in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of people are still without electricity in South Carolina after last week's winter storm.
Orangeburg hospital patients warned about bats
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials want anyone who stayed in the east wing of an Orangeburg hospital this year to call them.
23,000 remain without power in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utilities across South Carolina are reporting about 23,000 customers are still without power nearly a week after a crippling ice storm.
Middle Eastern company selling land near Santee
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Middle Eastern development company that once promised to invest $700 million and bring close to 10,000 jobs to Orangeburg County is selling land it bought near Santee.
Residents Question City Police Chief Search
Resident came out to discuss their concerns over the ongoing search for Columbia's new top cop.
Bat Sightings At A Midlands Hospital
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-DHEC wants patients at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg to be aware of reported bat sightings. Health officials are urging anyone who stayed in the hospital's east wing between January 1st and February 16th, 2014, to contact them. DHEC wants to check for the risk of possible exposure to bats.
Columbia Police Chief Search Controversial?
ABC Columbia News gets to the bottom of allegations regarding the search for Columbia's next police chief, on the eve of the interview process.
Deputies: Man Maced Pregnant Woman, Stole Purse
Richland County deputies are looking for a man who allegedly attacked two people, including a pregnant woman, with mace in two robbery attempts.
3 boxcars with paper derail in Newberry County
PROSPERITY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say three boxcars carrying paper have derailed off a train track near Prosperity.
64,000 customers still without power in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Crews have made significant progress on getting the power back on for everyone in South Carolina.
Homeless man dies from the cold in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a homeless man found dead in an abandoned home in Sumter froze to death.
3.2 magnitude aftershock felt from SC earthquake
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials are reporting an aftershock from the earthquake that shook a large part of South Carolina and Georgia last week.
Tips for filing Insurance Claim from Winter Storm
Now that the ice and snow have cleared, you need to assess the damage. Here are some tips for filing an insurance claim.
Second Earthquake Rocks SC
A second earthquake hits South Carolina following a magnitude 4.1 that struck the same area Friday.
