Gas Prices at Lowest Point this Year
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Local News
Trespassing Suspect Wanted
Richland County Sheriff's are asking for the public's help identifyinng a man accused of trespassing.
Dating Website Alleged Rapist Arrested
Richland County believe they have their man and say he was using a social dating website to find his victims before attacking.
SC 277 north ramp on I-20 east closes for repairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A major highway intersection in Columbia will be closed occasionally this week for repairs. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will closed the ramp to get on state Highway 277 north from Interstate 20…
Jogger Struck and Killed Identified
Richland County Coroner, Gary Watts has relelased the identity of the man whho was strucka nd killed while out for a jog Friday night.
Applications due for DHEC leadership forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control is holding a series of leadership meetings. In partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, DHEC is holding a total of four two-day forums in December, January, March and April.…
Newberry woman convicted of killing boyfriend
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 35-year-old Newberry woman has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of her longtime boyfriend. Prosecutors said a jury deliberated about five hours before convicting Mandy Smith early Saturday. Smith faces…
Gov. Haley wants list of state-owned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is asking her Cabinet agencies for a list of every building they own. At her Cabinet meeting Monday, Haley signed an executive order demanding the list by Dec. 15. She says…
Columbia strip mall fire intentionally set
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Investigators say a fire at a Columbia strip mall that did $1 million of damage to several businesses was intentionally set. The Richland County Fire Marshal's office said the blaze started around 12:30 a.m.…
SC schools get chance to buy Charleston law school
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A company that runs for-profit law schools says it will give other schools in South Carolina a final chance to buy the Charleston School of Law before going forward with its plans to purchase…
2-Year-Old Boy Found Alone in Diaper in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a 2-year-old boy was found walking in a Rock Hill neighborhood in only his diaper.
Phone Scam Hits South Carolina
Columbia, SC (Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson)-South Carolina's top attorney wants to warn you about a phone scam that's targeting utility customers. The callers say an immediate payment is needed to avoid disconnection. The customer is given instructions to send money.…
USC Student Fights for Life, Suspect Denied Bond
A University of South Carolina student continues to fight for her life while the man accused of shooting her has been denied bond.
Actress Phylicia Rashad speaks to Claflin students
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad is in South Carolina this week. Rashad is speaking Tuesday to students at Claflin University in Orangeburg. The event is part of the South Carolina Democratic Party's 2013 College Tour. Organizers…
State Investigation Launched into Co-op Phone Scam
Due to the number of customers impacted, South Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, is warning the public of a growing phone scam by launching an official investigation to be conducted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
SC giving info on new credit monitoring service
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians are getting information on how to sign up for a new way to monitor their credit in the wake of a massive hacking of state records. Gov. Nikki Haley is holding a news conference…
Graham raises $1.1M in 3 months, has $7M on hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2013. The figure released Tuesday means that the Republican has nearly $7 million in the bank. His campaign says that's…
Oconee nuke plant has most violations in Southeast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca reported the most safety violations of any nuclear plant in the Southeast since 2000. A Government Accountability Office report obtained by The Associated Press shows the plant reported…
Identity Protection Service: What You Need to Know
Next week, South Carolinians can begin enrolling in the identity protection service with CSID.
Richland County deputy fired after assault arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Richland County deputy charged with assault after putting a woman in handcuffs at a Columbia restaurant has now been fired. Sheriff Leon Lott decided to terminate 49-year-old Paul Derrick's employment after meeting Tuesday…
Historic Landmark Getting Facelift
It's been debated, discussed, and now purchased. The old Palmetto Compress building is getingready to undergo a majot overhaul that will attract people and money to the city.
Gas Leak In Columbia
(Columbia, SC) Columbia Fire Dept.-The Columbia Fire Department says a business was evacuated .on Garners Ferry Road as a precaution. This afternoon, a gas line ruptured behind the State Farm building, causing a leak. Officials say the situation was immediately under…
SC Man on Trial for Double Slaying in 2009
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Jurors are hearing evidence in Beaufort this week in the trial of a man charged with two counts of murder in the 2009 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her 4-year-old son.
Tighter Restrictions at Fair Entrance Gates
The South Carolina State Fair is drawing quite the crowd.
SC pastor announces bid to unseat Rep. Clyburn
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter pastor says he wants the Republican Party's nod to run against U.S. Rep. James Clyburn in South Carolina's 6th District. The Rev. Leon Winn made his announcement at the Sumter County Judicial Center on…
