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Woman outside of broken down car killed in Kershaw

KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) โ€” Authorities say a 60-year-old woman has been killed after a wreck involving a broken down car and two other vehicles. Troopers said the wreck happened Saturday night on U.S. Highway 521 north of Kershaw. The Lancaster…

Missing Infant Back Home

A missing 10 month old infant is back home after Richland County Sheriff's say he was dropped off by a family friend.

Columbia mayor holding prayer breakfast

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is holding an annual prayer breakfast. Benjamin and other community leaders are gathering Monday at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium. This is the 26th year the breakfast has taken place. Organizers say…

APNewsBreak: SC gov Haley signs reimbursement plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) รƒยขone spaceโ‚ฌone spaceโ€ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and the heads of police and ethics agencies have signed an agreement on handling security expenses when governors attend political events. A copy of the agreement obtained Monday by…

Colgate-Palmolive to hire 300 at new SC plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Colgate-Palmolive Co. is investing nearly $200 million to establish a new production facility in Greenwood County that will employ 300 workers. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced the decision Monday. Job applications will be accepted beginning…

Columbia parade calls for fire prevention

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Columbia officials are drawing attention to the importance of fire preparedness and prevention with a parade. The city's 17th Annual Fire Prevention Parade is taking place Monday in downtown Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department invites area…

School Bus Fire In Moncks Corner

Moncks Corner, SC (Associated Press)-Some tense moments aboard a South Carolina school bus. Authorities say it caught fire this morning. ย Students were evacuated and put on another bus that took them to Berkeley high school. ย The driver also got off…

DHEC, SLED discussing prescription drug abuse

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina officials are gathering to discuss prescription drug abuse in the state. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel is holding a news conference Tuesday with Department of Health and Environmental Control director Catherine Templeton.…

Ex-DHHS employee pleads guilty in SC data breach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) รƒยขone spaceโ‚ฌone spaceโ€ A former employee at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services has pleaded guilty in connection with a breach of data from the agency. Attorney General Alan Wilson says 38-year-old Christopher Lykes Jr.…

SC's $400M Powerball jackpot gets state near $16 M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina's $400 million Powerball jackpot winner has paid nearly $16 million in state taxes and $55 million to the federal government. Education Lottery Executive Director Paul Harper Bethea told the lottery oversight committee Tuesday the…

Help Catch An Armed Robber In Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County (Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office)-Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has released the picture of an armed robbery suspect from Sunday, October 6. The Sheriff says Video surveillance images captured a male that is believed to have robbed an 18-year-old…

Finding Your Happy at the Fair

There are a lot of new attractions at the fair this year, one of them a lot of free-bees to help you find your happy for free.

SC State Fair opening for 12-day run in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” Hungry for deep-fried delights? It's that time of year again. The 2013 South Carolina State Fair opens on Wednesday for a 12-day run in Columbia. This is the fair's 144th year. Admission for seniors 55 and…

Body found in burned truck ID'd as Orangeburg man

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) โ€” Authorities say the body found shot to death in a burned truck is that of an Orangeburg businessman who had been reported missing. Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle said Tuesday the body has been…

SC man gets 30 years for 2008 Halloween killing

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) โ€” A 27-year-old Sumter man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a trick-or-treater who knocked at his door on Halloween 2008. Quentin Patrick was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder in the…

Midlands Woman Buys New House, Despite Shutdown

After Avista James learned her federal housing loan was in jeopardy due to the government shutdown, she became nervous and fearful her American dream would not be realized. A week later, she has a very different story to tell.

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