Hogs Run Amok After Tractor-Trailer Flips in SC
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Dozens of hogs were running loose early Friday following a tractor-trailer accident that shut down U.S. 25 near Greenwood.
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Richland deputies supporting Special Olympics race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A bike race scheduled for the weekend is benefiting Special Olympics South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff's Department is taking part in the Inaugural Bojangles Charity Bike Race on Saturday at Sesquicentennial State Park…
Coroner: 2 bodies found in Edisto Island hot tub
EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in an Edisto Island hot tub. Police Chief Bill Coffey says his officers were called just before 9 a.m. Friday. They…
Columbia park ranger charged with fondling girls
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Columbia city park ranger has been suspended after he was accused of fondling two teenage girls. Police say 65-year-old Edwin Vincent was suspended Tuesday after officials learned he had been arrested Sept. 18…
Orangeburg woman charged in fatal 2012 DUI crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An Orangeburg woman has been charged with being under the influence of narcotics in a 2012 car wreck that killed a 77-year-old man. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/19JfIme ) that 52-year-old…
SC gearing up for launch of insurance exchange
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Uninsured South Carolinians can begin signing up for health coverage Tuesday through the online marketplace created under the federal health care overhaul. But many residents may have no idea how to do that in…
Gambling machines seized in 2 SC cities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities have seized gambling machines from two places in South Carolina. On Thursday, officers removed a dozen gambling machines, two ledgers and more than $2,500 in cash from a Columbia home. Police say 64-year-old…
SC agencies getting more than $2M for officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several South Carolina law enforcement agencies are sharing more than $2 million in federal funds. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says that the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department is getting more than $1 million to hire 10 officers.…
DHEC to Hold Tdap Vaccine Clinic for 7th graders
Parents of seventh graders need to make sure their student has received the TDap vaccine.
Food Stamps Changes
If you get assistance to keep food on the table for you and your family you may have to tighten you budget.
14 Treated After Chemicals Mixed in Myrtle Beach Pool
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Fourteen people with breathing complaints have been treated and released from the hospital after pool chemicals were accidentally mixed at a Myrtle Beach hotel.
Deadly Fire In West Columbia
Columbia, SC (Lexington County Fire Department)-One person has died after a fire at a home near West Columbia.
SC Audit: Public unaware of state card purchases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit shows that lawmakers have not approved proposals to allow the public to properly track state employees' use of state-issued credit cards to make small purchases. The Legislative Audit Council also said Tuesday that…
Body found in burned truck in Orangeburg County
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are trying to determine if a body found shot to death in a burned truck is that of an Orangeburg man reported missing. Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle said an autopsy Tuesday determined…
Federal agency: SC premiums to average about $339
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Premiums in South Carolina for a mid-range health insurance plan accessible next week will be $339 a month on average. That's according to federal figures released Wednesday ahead of the Oct. 1 launch of the online…
Survivor: There is Life After Ending that Type of Relationship.
A new report shows South Carolina is #1 in the nation for women killed by men. A local woman, who survived domestic abuse, shared her story with ABC Columbia
Frustrated Voters Cite 'Misinformation' at Election Forums
While election forums are underway to inform City of Columbia residents on various election issues, some voters claim they are not getting clear answers.
Ex-SC teacher sentenced on child porn charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An award-winning composer and former fine arts instructor at a private school in Charleston has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says 61-year-old Fernando Rivas…
Man charged after crash with state trooper on I-26
SANDY RUN, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a man drove for 5 miles with all of his SUV's air bags inflated after slamming into the back of a state trooper's car on Interstate 26. Investigators said 39-year-old Bryan…
SC worst in nation for violence against women
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina ranks worst in the nation for violence against women. A report released Wednesday by the Violence Policy Center puts South Carolina at the top of the list for women murdered by men.…
SC graduates' SAT scores improve 5 points
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's graduating seniors posted higher scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the first time in five years, and more Advanced Placement tests earned students college credit. That's according to data released…
Phone Service Outage Reported in Orangeburg County
Your calls may be going unanswered in Orangeburg County.
Murder Victims Honored
Dozens of Midlands residents who lost loved ones to murder joined together to honor their memories during a silent march.
Identity Theft Protection
Columbia, SC (The Department Of Consumer Affairs)-The Department of Consumer Affairs wants to make sure consumers are aware of the options available as Protect My ID subscriptions begin to expire.
Natural Gas Leak Catches Fire
Flames fly high in Downtown Columbia after a natural gas leak takes a dangerous turn.
