Inside Swiftwater Rescue Training
Friday, the Columbia Fire Department took part in a swiftwater training exercise.
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SC State on track to run out of money next month
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is on track to run out of money next month.
Lordy, Lordy Riverbanks Zoo is 40
The largest gated attraction in the state is getting even larger, undergoing a $32 million expansion, all while celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Graham agrees to debate GOP challengers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has agreed to debate his challengers three days before South Carolina's Republican primary.
Kidnapping, Assault Suspect Arrested
Police in Springdale say they have arrested a man kidnapped a woman at gun point and attempted to sexually assault her.
RCSD: Woman Stabs Man
Richland County deputies are looking for a woman they say stabbed a man early Friday morning.
Deputies: Drug Deal Leads to Shooting
A drug deal ended with one man in the hospital Friday morning.
Petsmart Recalls Fish Bowls
We've got a fishy recall to pass along.
SC agencies train on water rescue scenarios
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several law enforcement agencies are scheduled to participate in training how to rescue people from swiftly moving water.
SC's ArtFields looks to build on 2013 success
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — Lake City hopes to build on the success of ArtFields, the festival held in an unlikely place.
SC Supreme Court: No Libertarian Party primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court says a law governing how the state's elections are conducted is valid.
$12 Million Investment Coming to Aiken County
More jobs are on their way to South Carolina.
SC Libertarian Party says election law is invalid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Libertarian Party says a law governing how the state's elections are conducted is invalid.
SC advocates, lawyers team to assist veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina advocacy group is joining a Columbia-based law firm and the Dorn VA Medical Center to offer legal aid to military veterans.
Woman Killed by Lancaster County Deputies
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A woman has been shot and killed by Lancaster County sheriff's deputies responding to a call about a person driving erratically.
Legal Aid For Military Vets
A South Carolina advocacy group is joining a Columbia-based law firm and the Dorn VA Medical Center to offer legal aid to military veterans.
Dems Allege More Haley Ethics Violations
There are new allegations of ethics violations leveled at Governor Nikki Haley by the South Carolina Democratic Party.
SC GOP threatens to sue Haley's former primary foe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Republican Party wants former GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Ervin to stop calling himself an independent Republican.
Baby Monitor Batteries Recalled
We have an important recall for parents using baby monitors.
Meth in the Midlands: Decontaminating Meth Labs
Tonight on ABC Columbia News at 11, we'll take a look at decontaminating meth labs.
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.
