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Turkey Shortage
Columbia, SC (CNN)-The star of your thanksgiving meal may be a little skimpy this year.There is a shortage of large, fresh butterball turkeys.It's all because some farmers...who supply the company...couldn't get their turkeys to plump up sufficiently.So, fresh ones over…
USC, Clemson facing off in annual blood drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual football matchup between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina is still more than a week away, but the two schools are dueling this week for a good cause. All week long, the…
SC Supreme Court hears cruise ship lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether cruises constitute a public nuisance and violate zoning ordinances in Charleston. On Tuesday, the court mulls arguments from entities including the Preservation Society of Charleston and the…
Columbia police holding town hall meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's interim police chief is holding a town hall meeting to talk about crime in South Carolina's capital city. Chief Ruben Santiago is partnering with the North Columbia Business Association for a meeting on Tuesday at…
Budding business students compete with pitches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Student teams from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina are set to compete for prizes and support for their startups. The business plan competition is scheduled for Tuesday at 6…
Fully virtual school offering classroom option
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina's fully virtual public schools is incorporating a traditional classroom setting. The Learning Center in Columbia is holding an open house from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. School officials call the high school a "click…
Haley calls on Sheheen to drop his clients
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign is calling on her Democratic opponent to drop five clients who have cases before magistrates he recommended for the job. Sen. Vincent Sheheen dismissed Tuesday's request, calling it a desperate political ploy.…
Insurance agency offers guidance on dropped plans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who lost their health policies under the federal health care law will soon learn whether they can keep their plan for another year after all. State Insurance Director Ray Farmer said his agency is…
Business Association, Police Department Plan Town Hall
Tuesday night, the North Columbia Business Association along with the Columbia Police Department will host a town hall meeting to discuss crime prevention.
Ex-SC lawmaker accused of fondling women
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Two women who worked for former state Sen. Dick Elliott say he fondled them at his North Myrtle Beach realty office. The women say in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the 78-year-old Democrat grabbed…
Local Sex Store Battles City to Remain Open
An upcoming hearing will determine if the Taboo Couples Adult Superstore will remain open, despite the store blaming the City of Columbia for it not being able to make a profit based on restrictions placed on the business since it opened in 2011.
Haunting Fun In Kershaw County
One Kershaw County home has become a must see each Halloween bringing out more than a hundred revelers
Man Shot in Car Near Mt. Pleasant, 3 Men Sought
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County deputies are searching for three men a day after a fourth man was found shot to death in a car near Mount Pleasant.
Sexual Assault In West Columbia
West Columbia, SC (The Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept.)-The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has obtained arrest warrants on a man wanted for a sexual assault almost five-months ago. Deputies say Denzil Jones held a 23-year-old woman at gunpoint in her West…
New Route for USC Homecoming Parade
A week of festivities continue at the University of South Carolina.
Food stamp cuts to kick in for South Carolina, US
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina food stamp recipients are about to see a cut to their benefits. They are among more than 47 million Americans who will see their benefits go down starting Friday. The cuts come as Congress…
Haley's "I was bullied" Message Shared in Schools
Sharing a personal story of being picked on in elementary school, Gov. Nikki Haley opened up to middle school students about how to stop the cycle of bullying.
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled
Snoopy Sno-Cone machines are being recalled.
Scam Alert:Orangeburg
A scam alert for residents in Orangeburg.
Hundreds Gather to Say Goodbye to Ike McLeese
Friday afternoon, hundreds of people including Midlands residents, business owners and even city leaders gathered to say goodbye to Ike McLeese.
SC agency says SCE&G should stop bill adjustments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A state regulatory agency that represents the public says SCE&G should stop a bill-adjusting program that's supposed to benefit customers but is so complicated, only the utility can determine if people are being correctly…
Deputies Respond to Early Morning Shooting
Richland Co., S.C (WOLO)--Richland County deputies are investigating an Friday morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital. Investigators say they responded to a shots fired call on the 1200 block of Broad River Rd. just before 6am Friday. …
Body Found at End of Greenville County Road
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are working to identify a body found in a remote area at the end of a Greenville County road.
Hit And Run In Sumter
Sumter, SC (The Sumter Police Department)-The Sumter Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run tonight that left a 62-year-old woman dead. The incident happened around 8:30 on Warren street...near Main street. Officers say they're looking for a dark-colored, mid-size car that…
