Red Ribbon Week
Columbia, SC (Governor Haley's Office)-Today Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed next week as Red Ribbon Week.
Local News
Vote to approve $550M of SC road work delayed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A board that pays for major road projects in South Carolina has delayed its decision on how to spend $550 million and may reconsider which projects get money. The Department of Transportation has released…
8 plead guilty as part of SC insurance fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Eight people have pleaded guilty in a fraud case involving BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina policy numbers. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Friday that Malentha Robinson-Taylor, R. L. Robinson-Taylor, Robert Green, Kimberly Donaldson Broughton,…
Food Stamp Benefits Changing
Columbia, SC (CNN)- Millions of Americans who rely on food stamps will soon see a change in benefits.
Officials: Three Injured in Columbia House Fire
The Columbia Fire Department says a house fire has sent a mother and her son to the hospital.
SC State Museum Celebrates 25 Years
You're invited to a special birthday party Saturday.
Pawmetto Lifeline Partners with Irmo Police for Training
After the reported shooting of a family pet, Pawmetto Lifeline is partnering with the Irmo Police Department to train officers on dog behavior.
SC barbecue family focusing on the future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The family that runs several Columbia-area barbecue restaurants is no longer flying the Confederate flag. The State reports (http://bit.ly/H8a04Y ) Saturday that the last two Confederate flags that flew outside Maurice's BBQ restaurants in…
South Carolina Daybook
BC-SC--Daybook South Carolina Daybook Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Saturday, Oct. 26 No Scheduled Events. The AP, Columbia, S.C.
Agencies throughout SC round up prescription drugs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities around South Carolina are helping prevent prescription drug abuse by rounding up unwanted medicines. Various law enforcement agencies across the state are offering people places where they can safely dispose of expired, unused…
SC first responders compete in games
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First responders in South Carolina have an opportunity to show off their skills this weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association is putting on the 2013 First Responders Games at White Knoll High…
3rd Army recognizes its Medal of Honor recipients
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A new Hall of Heroes recognizes the 24 soldiers of the Third Army to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The hall at the Third Army's headquarters at Shaw Air Force…
Five Points continues to work to improve safety in wake of shooting
The Five points association says in a statement: It has continued to have many progressive conversations this week, as we have continued our efforts in working towards making our hospitality district safer.
SC treasured tree nominations sought by Nov. 15
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The city of Columbia wants nominations for "treasured trees" to preserve those that have special value to the Midlands. The trees may be located on public or private property in the greater Columbia metropolitan…
Great white shark returns to Carolinas coast
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 3,500-pound great white shark has returned to the Carolina coastline. A ping from a satellite tag on the 16-foot-long shark showed Mary Lee was just off the coast in Murrells Inlet on…
Many insured SC residents must buy new health plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Nearly a month into the health care rollout, at least one group tasked with helping South Carolina's uninsured sign up for coverage in 2014 hasn't been able to assist anyone through the problem-riddled federal…
Nominate Columbia's Treasured Trees
Do you know of a treasured tree in Columbia? Then City officials want to hear from you.
Police officer Chared with DUI
An officer sworn to protect and serve finds himself behind bars accused of driving under the influence.
2-hour standoff ends with domestic violence arrest
CASSATT, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a 30-year-old man who shot at a mother and her infant daughter was arrested following a two-hour standoff with Kershaw County Sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Jim Matthews said in a release Sunday that…
Attorney Steve Morrison Passes Away
Attorney Steve Morrison passes away at the age of 64.
Officials participate in domestic violence meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state representative from Columbia is sponsoring a town hall meeting on domestic violence. Democratic state Rep. Mia McLeod is holding the meeting Monday at Ridge View High School. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Solicitor…
Woman's body found in Saluda River
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Anderson County sheriff's deputies say the body of a missing Piedmont woman has been found in the Saluda River. Deputies says the body of 23-year-old Anna J. Mosley was found Sunday afternoon just below a dam…
Some Midlands voters go to polls this week
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Some Midlands voters go to the polls this week to fill an unexpired term for a state House seat. The District 93 seat became vacant when Democrat Harry L. Ott Jr. of St. Matthews stepped…
DHEC gets $1M for breast, cervical cancer tests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health department is getting more money to offer screenings for breast and cervical cancer. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Monday that it had received a $1 million grant. DHEC offers the…
Candidate Drops out of Mayor's Race
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Larry Sypolt announced Monday that he has ended his campaign for mayor of Columbia. Sypolt made the announcement Monday afternoon at Columbia Police Dept. head quarters along side current mayor, and Sypolt's former opponent Steve Benjamin. …
