Memorial Service Held for 2 SC Families
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A memorial service was held for the two South Carolina families killed in a plane crash in Alaska last weekend.
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Story Behind Gabbiee's Cell Phone Revealed
Details surrounding the discovery of a cell phone belonging to missing Midlands teenager Gabbiee Swainson, resulting in the arrest of the kidnapping suspect's daughter, are nothing short of amazing, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.
Fundraiser to help SC deputy's children
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County is raising money to help the children of an off-duty sheriff's deputy and his wife who were killed in a motorcycle crash.
I-20 widening project to include lane split
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Crews widening Interstate 20 east of Columbia are getting ready for a major traffic shift.
Updated: Power Outage Forces USC to Cancel Classes
A power outage on the USC campus has led officials to cancel classes for the remainder for the day.
Haley's regulatory task force has public meetings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to review South Carolina regulations and recommend changes is holding a series of public meetings around the state.
Haley meets with SC teachers on education funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley met with several dozen teachers from across South Carolina to get their input on education funding reform.
Medicaid agency gearing up for questions on law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is ramping up its call center in expectation of a surge of questions about the federal health care law.
Cops: Woman got cosmetic surgery with stolen funds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former executive director of an association of South Carolina criminal defense lawyers has been accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from that organization.
SC Balloon Launch for March of Dimes Delayed
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A rainy forecast has delayed plans to launch a weather balloon along the South Carolina coast to raise money for the March of Dimes.
Sumter Drug Charges
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-An attempted traffic stop on Lafayette Drive in Sumter today leads to the arrest of 24 year old Marcus Rhodes.
Ft. Jackson Top Officer Relieved of Duties
Embattled Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts, Commanding Officer, Fort Jackson, has been relieved of his duties, officials say, due to misconudct including adultery and a physical altercation.
Arrest Made in Gabbiee Swainson Case, Bond Set
There has been an arrest in the disappearance of missing Midlands teenager Gabbie Swainson. Dominique Grant, daughter of suspected kidnapper, Freddie Grant, was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact of a Felony, in connection with disappearance of Swainson.
Haley, Sheheen raise $1.2M in last quarter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Gov. Nikki Haley and Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen raised a combined $1.2 million in the last quarter toward their expected rematch.
Investors getting $2.5M from '3 Hebrew Boys' scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More investors are getting back some of the money they entrusted to a trio now serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.
Man arrested in SC shooting that hurt 4-year-old
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested in a shooting at a Columbia apartment that seriously injured a 4-year-old girl.
SC--Daybook
Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Thursday, July 11
Flash flood watch for much of soggy South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters have issued a flash flood watch for much of soggy South Carolina, saying it won't take a lot of rain to cause major flooding.
Sheheen to deliver keynote at clean energy summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is the scheduled keynote speaker at the South Carolina Clean Energy Summit.
DJJ celebrates Store of Hope's 1st anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Juvenile Justice is celebrating the first year of its retail store and training program aimed at preparing young people for the workplace.
SC expanding students' online course offerings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new law allows South Carolina's virtual education program to increase courses available to students, potentially saving school districts money.
18-year-old man drowns in Newberry County pool
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — An 18-year-old man has drowned in a private pool in Newberry County.
Man dies pushing broken down car off I-26
SANDY RUN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man trying to push a broken down car off of Interstate 26 in Calhoun County has been struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
Recent Rain Heightens Mosquito Threat
Blame it on the weeks of rain we've seen here throughout the Midlands. Mosquito control companies say they are waiting for the rain to stop so they can better protect you from the blood thirsty insects.
National Hurricane Center Downgrades Chantal
Chantal is now a tropical wave.
