Feds: Plans to mothball MOX plant on hold
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government's plans to mothball a nuclear fuel project at the Savannah River Site are on hold — for now.
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Caterpillar Fountain Inn plant closing
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) — Caterpillar is moving its engine production plant operations from Fountain Inn to Georgia and Texas, affecting 380 full-time and 130 temporary jobs.
Father Speaks Out After Getting Lost For Days
The father who was lost in the Congaree National Park with his two young children for days says he is not planning a return trip.
Missing father, children, found safe in park
HOPKINS, S.C. Breaking News: Missing father scheduled to speak with media about ordeal. Congaree National Park officials say a father and two children missing for nearly three days have been found safe. According to park officials: All are safe and in stable condition.
SC officer, suspect injured in chase shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A Florence police officer and a suspect have been hurt in a shooting that followed a police chase.
5 cracks in SC's Jenkinsville reactor under repair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five cracks found in the reactor at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in Fairfield County are being repaired.
Author Nancy Miller speaks on Jewish memoirs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Author Nancy Miller is sharing the discoveries she made while finding about her family history and how it was tangled up in the massive migration of Jews to the United States.
SC prosecutor observing children's advocacy day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is drawing attention to the needs of the state's children.
Surviving in the Woods
ABC Columbia spoke with an outdoor expert to get safety tips to survive in the wilderness.
Tracking sexual assaults on campus
The Obama administration wants schools and colleges to do a better job tracking campus sexual assaults to provide better protections for victims.
SC board wants students to question evolution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Education Oversight Committee wants high school students to question evolution.
RGA: Another Sheheen attack ad despite criticism
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican Governors Association has released a second round of television ads attacking state Sen. Vincent Sheheen for his previous work as a defense attorney, despite widespread criticism from lawyers in both parties who call that line of attack un-American.
35-Year-Old Inmate Dies in York County Jail
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies and state agents are investigating after an inmate was found dead in the York County jail.
Hit And Run In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police are searching for suspects in a hit and run accident from Sunday morning. Officers say a woman was hit in the crosswalk at the corner of Gervais and Harden streets.
Man injured in plane crash in Sumter County
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A man has been taken to a Columbia hospital after his small plane crashed near the Sumter airport.
USC Police announce death of own officer
The University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Police search for vehicle-of-interest in hit-and-run
The Columbia Police Department is searching for a car believed to be involved in a hit-and-run over the weekend.
USC hosts global supply chain summit for industry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Experts in global supply chain analytics and processes are meeting at the University of South Carolina to hone their craft.
Condoleezza Rice campaigns for Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is coming to South Carolina to campaign for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Yard debris fire kills man in Lexington County
GASTON, S.C. (AP) — A 51-year-old man has died after he was overcome by a trash fire on his land in Lexington County.
Man wanted in woman's death arrested in Lake City
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — A man wanted in the killing of a woman in Richland County has been arrested in Lake City.
Chapin Town Clerk Suspended
Mayor Skip Wilson has suspended the city town clerk after allegations of misappropriation of funds.
Victims of Deadly Incidents Identified
Richland county released the identity of two people killed in deadly incidents over the weekend.
Search for Missing Family Resumes Tuesday
Officials trying to locate a Midlands father and two children say they will resume their search Tuesday morning.
Proposed cuts over books face opposition in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House budget proposal to cut $70,000 from two South Carolina universities for assigning gay-themed books to freshmen might not get much of a reception in the Senate.
