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Teen Hit in Wrist by Stray Bullet Near SC School
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Goose Creek High School cheerleader sitting in bleachers near the football field was hit in the wrist by a stray bullet.
Search Is on for Home Invasion Suspects
There is a developing story out of Richland County Wednesday night.
Strong Mayor Forum Breaks Down Facts
A small crowd of residents turn out for an informational
Avoiding High Utility Costs
Columbia, SC (CNN)-Your monthly heating bill doesn't have to suck the money out of your wallet. You can save as much as 25-percent by following these tips.
DHEC holding flu vaccine clinic in Swansea
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — The state health department is partnering with Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate people against the flu. On Thursday, officials from the hospital and the Department of Health and Environmental Control are scheduled to give flu shots…
I-20 westbound lane shift to start Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews are shifting lanes again on the Interstate 20 widening project east of Columbia. The S.C. Department of Transportation says crews will split the westbound lanes starting Sunday from mile marker 83 to mile marker…
AT&T again bringing texting simulator to SC
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is back in South Carolina, warning about the dangers of texting and driving. Company representatives are making eight stops throughout the state this week with a simulator that lets visitors try to send a text…
SC Medicaid agency awards Baby-Friendly hospitals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is awarding a combined $800,000 to four hospitals in a contest aimed at improving children's health through breast-feeding. The four hospitals reaching Baby-Friendly status by the contest deadline are in Georgetown, Murrells…
Upstate pastor chosen to lead SC Baptists
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An upstate pastor has been selected as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Rev. D.J. Horton was chosen Wednesday at an annual convention in Columbia. He will serve a one-year term and succeeds the…
'Subway Guy' Talks Healthy Eating at Midlands Schools
It was 15 years ago that Jared Fogle, the Subway Guy, lost close to 245 pounds, and he's visiting Midlands schools to encourage students to take the Fit for Life Challenge and make healthier choices.
I-20 westbound lane shift to start Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews are shifting lanes again on the Interstate 20 widening project east of Columbia. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will split the westbound lanes starting Saturday from mile marker 83 to mile…
AT&T again bringing texting simulator to SC
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is back in South Carolina, warning about the dangers of texting and driving. Company representatives are making eight stops throughout the state this week with a simulator that lets visitors try to send a text…
9 Arrested 50 Identified in Bank Fraud Scam
Nine people arrested and 50 more suspects identified in what Sheriff Leon Lott is calling a major banking scam.
Upstate pastor chosen to lead SC Baptists
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An upstate pastor has been selected as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Rev. D.J. Horton was chosen Wednesday at an annual convention in Columbia. He will serve a one-year term and succeeds the…
DHEC holding flu vaccine clinic in Swansea
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — The state health department is partnering with Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate people against the flu. On Thursday, officials from the hospital and the Department of Health and Environmental Control are scheduled to give flu shots…
Inmate charged in 2012 riot at SC prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A South Carolina inmate is facing new charges in connection with holding a guard hostage at a maximum security prison last year. The State Law Enforcement Division said Thursday 24-year-old Brian Rashard Garris had…
Cradel Recalled By CPSC
An important recall to pass along for parents of infants.
Wiretapping in Irmo Leads To Charges
Irmo, SC (SC Law Enforcement Division)-A former administrative assistant at The South Carolina Department Of Juvenile Justice is in some hot water tonight.Leann Cudd is charged with wiretapping.Authorities say she placed her I-Phone underneath the closed door of the Inspector…
Midlands Residents React to Obama's ACA "Fix"
Thursday, Midlands residents reacted to President Obama's speech on efforts to fix the problem-plagued Obamacare.
SC to release state jobless figures for September
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials are ready to release the state's unemployment rate, an announcement that's several weeks late because of the federal government shutdown. The Department of Employment and Workforce is scheduled to release jobless figures for…
Attorney for Gay Couple: 'We're Not Surprised'
An attorney for married, same-sex couple, Katherine Bradacs and Tracie Goodwin, says they are prepared to move forward in their efforts to have the state of South Carolina recognize their union, even though South Carolina bans same-sex marriage.
SLED: 2 SC men face charges in Barnwell death
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina men face charges in the death of a Barnwell woman found in her burning home earlier this month. The Item of Sumter reported (http://bit.ly/18Acq3g ) that 36-year-old Michael Paul Buckmon of Sumter and…
SC: State not required to honor DC gay marriage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson say a lawsuit filed by a legally married gay couple living in South Carolina has no merit. State attorneys say in court papers filed Thursday that…
SC woman pleads guilty to benefits fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Greenville County woman has been ordered to repay the state of South Carolina thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits she received fraudulently. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and the state Department of…
