Federal Same Sex Ruling Impacts South Carolina
The federal expansion recognizing same sex marriages will impact South Carolinians, even though South Carolina is one of 34 states where same sex marriage is illegal.
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SC legislators again cancel session due to weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is canceling its legislative session this week due to forecasts of more snow and ice.
Winter weather headed to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say snow and ice are a certainty this week in much of South Carolina. But they are trying to figure how much will fall and how long it will last.
Nonprofit founder running for secretary of state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A co-founder of a nonprofit that aims to help more women get elected in South Carolina is running for secretary of state.
10 miles of I-26 being widened near Columbia
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews have begun widening 10 miles of Interstate 26 southeast of Columbia.
Richland deputy slightly injured in shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's deputy has been hurt after shots were fired through an apartment door by a suspect.
SC driver charged after hitting wheelchair in road
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says troopers arrested a 70-year-old man after he struck a person operating a motorized wheelchair on a rural road.
SC animal shelter offers short-term care plan
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County Animal Control is taking a new approach to placing animals in homes, and making space for new arrivals at the same time.
SC's now-$18B tourism industry gears up for season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's tourism industry has bounced back from the Great Recession and has been setting records in recent seasons. And the director of the state tourism department, Duane Parrish, says that trend should continue during 2014.
Update: Winter Weather on the Way
Another winter wallop is headed to South Carolina, and this time, it looks like Ice Man is showing up. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday through Noon Thursday. The primary concern is ice with some snow possible for the northern counties.
Suspected Gunman Search Continues
Lexington County sheriff's continue searching for a suspected gunman accused of shooting and killing a man trying to break up a fight at a local bar.
Robbery Suspects Sought
Richland County Sheriff's are searching for 3 suspects accused of robbing and injuring a couple early Sunday Morning.
Richland County Aggravated Assault
A Richland county sheriff's deputy is recovering after he is shot in the upper body responding to an apartment Sunday morning.
SC man pleads guilty in 17-month-old's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County man on trial in the 2011 death of a 17-month-old girl has pleaded guilty to homicide by child abuse.
Rare early printed books displayed in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the University of South Carolina are getting a chance to glimpse a key period in human history — the era when the centuries-old way of copying manuscripts by hand was giving way to the printing press and the wide use of books.
Palmetto Hospital Health
Palmetto Health Hospital is offering health screenings to the community.
High School Cracks Down
Officials at Hilton Head High school are reportedly cracking down after several students became sick while using prescription drugs during the school day.
Heart Attack Shooting
A man is found dead after being shot and suffering a heart attack according to the Oconee County Coroner.
Columbia hosting neighborhood leadership meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is bringing neighborhood leaders to talk about ways to improve the quality of life.
Group to clean streets in Richland, Lexington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are scheduled to pick up litter from streets in highways in the Midlands.
5K race, walk to support homes for needy families
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 5-kilometer walk and race is planned for a Columbia neighborhood to help support a transitional community for needy families.
City to lace up for Heart health
The City of Columbia is asking you to lace up your shoes and Go Red. City offiicial announced the 1st Love Our Hearts Walk will take place on Valentine’s Day Friday, February 14, 2014 at 12 p.m.
Officials: DJJ officer stabbed student with fork
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A correctional officer with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is accused of stabbing a student with a fork.
Nonprofits seek guarantee for scholarship donors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders of nonprofits whose purpose is handing out scholarships to special-needs students say they're holding back until the S.C. Department of Revenue can guarantee their donors will get the tax credit they expect.
Zais replaces deputy who stepped down to campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina School Superintendent Mick Zais has named a deputy superintendent to replace Charmeka Childs, who stepped down to campaign for his job.
