The polls are closed, and voters have come to a decision about how the City of Columbia should be run.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Domestic violence and slow drivers are among the topics of bills pre-filed in the House for the legislative session that resumes in January. House members filed more than 50 bills by noon Tuesday. That…

Voters in the City of Columbia decide they do not want to change the current form of Government.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department caught an escaped prisoner Wednesday.

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — An Army unit connected with the South Carolina-based U.S. Army Central is getting a new commander. The 4th Battlefield Coordination Detachment on Wednesday bids farewell to Col. Benjamin M. Matthews and welcomes Col.…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An exhibit of photos taken by University of South Carolina students during a working visit to Africa is opening in Columbia. The photos from the spring trip to Malawi went on display Tuesday at 701 Whaley…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court says it is OK for a judge who considers an inmate's post-conviction relief appeal to then preside over a new trial. The state Supreme Court Wednesday overturned a ruling by the Court…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state board has approved paying $286,000 toward the salary of Clemson University's incoming president. Clemson announced last month that Jim Clements will take the job in January. The board agreed to match Clements' salary of…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters in South Carolina's capital city have rejected the idea of switching to a strong mayor form of government. The referendum failed Tuesday, with 57 percent of voters saying "no" to giving Columbia's mayor more authority,…

Columbia, SC (Hampton Co. Coroner)-A Barnwell man is dead after fishing near South Carolina's coast. The coroner says 68-year-old Terry Lott took a trip to Hampton county on his boat.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid director says his agency is on track to spend about $250 million less this fiscal year than allotted in the state budget. Director Tony Keck told a Senate panel on Wednesday the Department…

Wednesday afternoon, the judge in the Ted Vick trial stopped jury selection after learning of a conversation in the jury room.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina state Rep. Ted Vick's trial on a 2012 drunken driving charge is starting without him. A prosecutor and Vick's attorney began picking a six-person jury late Wednesday afternoon for the Columbia Municipal…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state lawmakers will hear from South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis and his complaints about how investments are handled for the state employee retirement system. The State newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/IFDKqn) that Loftis has complained…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Thomas Cooper Society is holding its annual coffee and reception, followed by a book signing for South Carolina authors. The event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at the University of South Carolina's…

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Money raised at a gala scheduled for West Columbia this week is going toward beautification projects throughout the Midlands. On Monday, Keep the Midlands Beautiful is hosting its second annual Gala for a Greener Midlands.…

After two years of being the only adult novelty store in Columbia, Taboo Couples Superstore will close its doors permanently, city frustration due to what owners call ongoing 'bullying' from the City of Columbia.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University wants to be tried separately from a former trustee. Attorneys for Eric Robinson argue in court papers filed recently that being tried alongside…

Nelson Mandela has died. The former president of South Africa was 95 years old.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being recognized for bringing manufacturing jobs to South Carolina. During a dinner Thursday in Spartanburg, Haley's office says she is receiving the 2013 Roger Milliken Defender Of Manufacturing Award from the South…

Columbia, SC (Kershaw County Sheriff's Office)-For the second time is as many days, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office responds to a home burglary in East Camden.these two-women...Jessica Nolff and Kayla Leake...are accused of going through the residence and taking a…