Local police officers support the Strong Mayor form of government. A group representing law enforcement says giving a sitting mayor more authority is the most effective way to fight crime and keep the public safe.
It's an annual tradition kicking off Carolina Clemson week before the two rivals hit the grid iron.
Columbia, SC (Associated Press)-South Carolina gets by nearly unscathed as another Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Saturday.
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) _ A worker who fell from the roof of a school in Fort Mill has died several days after being injured.
The weather is feeling frightful outside, especially when you consider it's still fall, but it's perfect for an upcoming, frosty activity in Downtown Columbia.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials have released an analysis of spending by South Carolina cities, counties and school boards. The State Budget and Control Board has put the 2012 Local Government Finance Report on its website. The report includes…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — If you haven't gotten pecans for the holidays, you had best get cracking. Heavy rains earlier this year have put a big dent in South Carolina's pecan crop, and prices are likely headed up. Perry Arant…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee is holding a hearing to decide whether state Rep. Harold Mitchell misused campaign funds. The legislative panel is set to meet Tuesday. It could dismiss the case, reprimand the Spartanburg Democrat, or…
While you're doing your Christmas shopping, beware of dangers lurking on toy store shelves.
As the December 3rd referendum vote in the City of Columbia nears, the debate has gone from political to personal, with one local woman claiming the current mayor isn't doing what he should now, and therefore, doesn't need more power.
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Three people from Anderson are charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman during a robbery attempt last weekend.
Concerned Residents say language in a proposed ordinance they say appears to remove the buffer between bars and churches needs to be reworded.
Spartanburg, SC (The Spartanburg Democrat)- The House Ethics Committee is mulling over Rep. Harold Mitchell's testimony that he kept shoddy records and didn't properly pay his bills, but did not use his campaign account for personal benefit.
A Kershaw County school resource officer is in critical condition at an area hospital, but authorities say Rob Evans is alive because of early CPR and defibrillation.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have found the body of an 84-year-old Columbia man who was reported missing last week. Richland County Sheriff's spokesman Curtis Wilson says Clarendon County officers investigating a report of a disabled vehicle found Jerry Glenn…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel is moving forward on an allegation that a state lawmaker broke ethics laws when he used a state-owned plane to fly a conservative pundit to Columbia. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/1jJpLvB ) the…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a 31-year-old man has died after he hanged himself in the Orangeburg County jail. County Administrator Harold Young said the inmate was found hanging by a bed sheet in his cell Monday. He was…
An 84-year-old missing man from Richland County has turned up dead, three days after he was first reported missing.
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — A Kershaw County deputy has died after suffering a heart attack while directing traffic at a school. Sheriff Jim Matthew said 50-year-old Deputy Rob Evans died early Wednesday morning at a hospital. A day earlier, Evans…
All eyes will be on the Richland County Office of Elections and Voter Registration as the December third referendum vote in Columbia nears to see if there will be any foul-ups this time around.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A freshman South Carolina lawmaker is facing federal charges over the mislabeling of stem cells. Court records show 31-year-old Rep. Stephen Goldfinch Jr. was charged Tuesday with one count of misbranded drugs. Federal prosecutors…
Wednesday, City Manager Teresa Wilson introduced a five member-search committee, tasked with finding the city's next chief of Police.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Local volunteers are ready to serve up a traditional Thanksgiving meal in downtown Columbia.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is again celebrating the holiday season with a downtown, outdoor ice skating rink. "Main Street Ice" opens on Thanksgiving Day on Main Street, right outside the Columbia Museum of Art. Skating is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Faculty and staff from the University of South Carolina are holding a Thanksgiving potluck feast for dozens of international students and scholars. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at…
