2 die in wreck near Batesburg-Leesville
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two people have been killed in a wreck on US 178 in Batesburg-Leesville.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Wednesday, July 17
Ex-Anderson teacher pleads guilty to child porn
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former elementary school teacher in Anderson County has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
SLED starts investigation of Columbia police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Law Enforcement Division has started an investigation into the Columbia Police Department after the interim police chief and a fired captain each accused the other of illegal behavior.
Haley agrees to pay fine, forward 8 donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has agreed to pay a $3,500 fine for not properly identifying donors to her 2010 campaign.
Mayor Calls for Review of Current System
Mayor Steve Benjamin is forming a panel who will take a closer look at current police policies and procedures to make sure career criminals do not fall through the cracks.
SC Company, Subcontractor Fined for Violations
CATAWBA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina company and its contractor have been fined for what a state agency calls ``serious violations'' related to an accident that killed a worker.
South Carolina's NAACP President Arrested
The president of the South Carolina NAACP finds himself in handcuffs and in the back of a police cruiser.
Own Skechers? The Check May Be In The Mail.
(WOLO) Columbia, SC- If you purchased skechers booty-firming shape-ups, a check may be in the mail for you. The Federal Trade Commission is mailing more than a -half million checks to consumers who bought the so-called toning shoes.
Local Martin Rally Has National Focus
After learning juror in the George Zimmerman trial were originally split before the final not guilty verdict was rendered, folks int he community says it's important now more than ever to come together to encourage federal authorities to seek additional charges against Zimmerman.
SLED Starts Investigation of Columbia Police Dept.
The State Law Enforcement Division confirms to ABC Columbia News it is investigating allegations involving the Columbia Police Department. but would not confirm what those are.
Gov. Haley Agrees to Pay Ethics Fine
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has agreed to pay a $3,500 fine for not properly identifying donors to her 2010 campaign.
200 jobs leaving Orangeburg with plant closure
About 200 people are losing their jobs with the closure of a global manufacturer's Orangeburg plant.
47 SC schools to pilot teacher evaluation system
Nearly 50 schools across South Carolina are piloting a performance-based system for evaluating teachers.
The Rising Cost of Higher Ed
If you are planning on sending your child to a four year university here in the state of South Carolina, you may end up spending more money than you thought.
SC Botanical Garden Suffers Flood Damage
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) _ Cleanup continues at the South Carolina Botanical Garden near Pendleton, which was hard hit by flooding from the heavy weekend rains.
Zimmerman Case: What's Next?
Now that the State of Florida's case against George Zimmerman is over, questions arise about a federal case that could be brought against him in the death of Trayvon Martin. We spoke with a local law professor to find out, in fact, what's next.
Local Reaction to Zimmerman Verdict
People across the country are speaking out about the verdict in the George Zimmerman case as he gets ready to begin life as a free man following his acquittal.
Marion Man Killed by Train
Sellers police say a Marion man is dead after he ignored caution signs at a railroad crossing over the weekend.
Early Morning Car Chase
49 year old Benjamin Kearse is arrested after allegedly refusing to stop for police and later crashing his car into a tree
Obama asks nation to respect call for calm
President Barack Obama called on Sunday for "calm reflection" following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith Found Dead
Cory Monteith, star of the Fox show “Glee,” was found dead Saturday afternoon in a Vancouver, Canada, hotel room, police confirmed late Saturday night. He was 31.
Miss Mount Pleasant wins Miss South Carolina title
Miss Mount Pleasant was crowned Miss South Carolina Saturday night at the Township Auditorium.
NAACP Wants Feds to Prosecute George Zimmerman
The NAACP was "outraged" over the not-guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial and called on the Department of Justice to prosecute Zimmerman for shooting Trayvon Martin.
Zimmerman Found Not Guilty
After two weeks worth of emotional testimony and more than 16 hours of deliberations a jury of 6 women find George Zimmerman Not Guilty in the murder of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin.
