Wednesday afternoon, the judge in the Ted Vick trial stopped jury selection after learning of a conversation in the jury room.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina state Rep. Ted Vick's trial on a 2012 drunken driving charge is starting without him. A prosecutor and Vick's attorney began picking a six-person jury late Wednesday afternoon for the Columbia Municipal…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state lawmakers will hear from South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis and his complaints about how investments are handled for the state employee retirement system. The State newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/IFDKqn) that Loftis has complained…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Thomas Cooper Society is holding its annual coffee and reception, followed by a book signing for South Carolina authors. The event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at the University of South Carolina's…

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Money raised at a gala scheduled for West Columbia this week is going toward beautification projects throughout the Midlands. On Monday, Keep the Midlands Beautiful is hosting its second annual Gala for a Greener Midlands.…

After two years of being the only adult novelty store in Columbia, Taboo Couples Superstore will close its doors permanently, city frustration due to what owners call ongoing 'bullying' from the City of Columbia.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University wants to be tried separately from a former trustee. Attorneys for Eric Robinson argue in court papers filed recently that being tried alongside…

Nelson Mandela has died. The former president of South Africa was 95 years old.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being recognized for bringing manufacturing jobs to South Carolina. During a dinner Thursday in Spartanburg, Haley's office says she is receiving the 2013 Roger Milliken Defender Of Manufacturing Award from the South…

Columbia, SC (Kershaw County Sheriff's Office)-For the second time is as many days, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office responds to a home burglary in East Camden.these two-women...Jessica Nolff and Kayla Leake...are accused of going through the residence and taking a…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have pulled a body from the water near a Lowcountry marina.

Mother's Against Drunk Driving held their annual vigil to remember their loved ones killed by drunk drivers.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina Choir is maintaining a 60-year tradition with its annual Christmas concerts in Columbia. The university's premier choral group is slated to sing on Friday and Sunday. Their program includes new arrangements…

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson, Richland County and a local environmental support group are joining to commemorate the loss of South Carolina soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Army post, the county and Columbia Green are scheduled to…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice is signing an agreement to keep making urns to hold the unclaimed cremated remains of military veterans. On Friday, DJJ is scheduled to sign a memorandum of agreement with the…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is marking Arbor Day with a visit to an area elementary school. On Friday, participants including members of the city's Forestry and Beautification Division staff and the Columbia Garden Club are gathering…

With five fewer days on Mother Nature's calendar, the Salvation Army of the Midlands faces an unexpected challenge of meeting the needs of thousands for the Holiday season.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's insurance agency says 144,000 people with previously canceled health insurance policies can renew their plans, following President Obama's reversal last month on part of the federal health care law. Insurance Director Ray…

Columbia's mayor is feeling the effects of crime from another city.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn is among the speakers scheduled to address a gathering of Democratic women this weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina Democratic Women's Council is holding its fall forum at the Clarion…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The operating rooms at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia have closed again after dust was found in the operating room. Officials say the dust was discovered Thursday, just four days after…