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Man admits vandalizing more than 40 SC churches

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man who vandalized more than 40 South Carolina churches because he said he was angry at God has pleaded guilty. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/IJsCIP ) that 56-year-old Blake Hiscox was ordered…

SC State Museum hosts tea party fit for a king

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The South Carolina State Museum is hosting a tea party that's fit for a king. The Columbia museum is putting on Tut's Tea Party on Saturday. The Egyptian-themed children's tea party is in celebration…

13th annual cycle ride brings Christmas to VA vets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 13th annual Veterans Christmas Charity Ride is roaring through Columbia. Sunday's parade is expected to draw about 3,500 riders. They start at Carolina Honda with opening ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. and the public is invited…

Report: Number of SC prisoners drops, saves money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new report says South Carolina's prison population fell almost 3 percent in one year, saving taxpayers more than $5 million. The State newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/18uiAlY) that sentencing reform is to credit for the savings. A…

Shooting Investigation

Richland County Sheriff's are searching for the suspect responsible for a Sunday night shooting.

SC Governor's Mansion holds Christmas open house

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and her family are inviting South Carolinians to visit the Governor's Mansion to see the property's Christmas decorations. The open house Monday evening is free and open to the public, although attendees are…

2 economists offer annual predictions for SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two University of South Carolina economists are offering their annual predictions for the economy in South Carolina and the nation. Darla Moore School of Business economists Douglas Woodward and Joseph Von Nessen are speaking Monday morning…

Ex-SC jail guard to plead guilty to federal charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina guard has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges in a case connected to the jailhouse beating of a handcuffed homeless man. Court documents show 38-year-old Robin Smith is scheduled to plead…

Unclaimed remains of 10 vets to be interred Friday

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The unclaimed remains of 10 military veterans will be interred this week during a ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery. The state coordinator for the Missing in America Project, Steve Goulet, tells The Beaufort Gazette (http://bit.ly/1cvX84u…

Preventing Gangs In Orangeburg

Columbia, SC (SC State University)-The city of Orangeburg wants to keep teens from making "bad" choices. Tomorrow, The Department Of Public Safety is joining forces with South Carolina State University to offer a gang prevention and intervention summit.   current…

Treasurer giving away iPads bought by firm

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Treasurer Curtis Loftis is distributing iPads to South Carolina schools under a contract with the investment firm running his office's college savings program. Loftis spokesman Alex Stroman said Thursday the Republican treasurer has handed…

A listing of schools receiving iPads from Loftis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Treasurer Curtis Loftis has distributed iPads at the following schools over the last two months. The devices were bought by an investment firm contracted to run the state's college savings program. Home schools: âone…

DHEC: Teen smoking rate in SC dips significantly

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” State health officials say a survey of South Carolina teens shows cigarette use among high school students has dropped significantly in the past two years. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday…

Deadly Crash In Lexington

Columbia, SC (Lexington Co. Coroner)-Lexington County Coroner Harry O. Harman has identified the individual who was killed in the single-vehicle accident at approximately 12:01 AM on Thursday, November 21st.

Georgetown Fire was Not Arson

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ State investigators have determined a fire that destroyed seven buildings on Georgetown's waterfront was not intentionally set.

JFK's Connection to Columbia

Ahead of Friday's somber 50th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination, we took a look back at his connection to Columbia.

Taboo Owner: "We don't have any money"

Owner/operator of Taboo, the only X-rated novelties store in the city limits of Columbia says he's broke, and therefore, needs a financial hardship business license extension.

SC to announce October unemployment numbers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are preparing to release the state's unemployment rate for October. The Department of Employment and Workforce said it will release the latest jobless figures Friday. The September unemployment rate in South Carolina was…

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