SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County authorities are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. Sheriff Anthony Dennis says deputies were called to a report of a missing child Monday afternoon around 1 p.m. Dennis says it took about…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina plans to spend $125 million to renovate Carolina Coliseum. The State newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/19hdOY9) that plans call for converting the 12,000-seat arena building into classrooms and labs, another student union facility…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- After some strong winds caused power outages across the Midlands of South Carolina, residents are now back online. SCE&G reported up to 1400 residents lost power scattered across Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties last night. Power…
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has a traffic alert to pass along for drivers who plan to travel through Clarendon County.
The search for a permanent hire for Columbia Police Chief is official and city officials say they arte casting a wide net to capture the best of the best.
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ The York County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation into the jailhouse death of an inmate charged with killing his mother and a neighbor.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston is getting a new park near the Fort Sumter Visitors Center and the South Carolina Aquarium. Mayor Joe Riley and members of the city council are scheduled to break ground on Wednesday for the new…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Police now have a bullet--proof armored vehicle once owned by the military. Interim Police Chief Ruben Santiago says the $658,000 vehicle was donated to the department through the Defense Department's excess property program. The vehicle…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel that borrows money for road construction in South Carolina has approved plans to spend $550 million on half a dozen projects. The state Transportation Infrastructure Bank Board agreed Tuesday to borrow money for work…
With recent changes in Five Points, including curfews for youthful offenders, ABC Columbia spoke with business owners to get their opinion.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Parts of central and northwestern South Carolina got a dusting of snow. The National Weather Service reports snow fell late Tuesday across parts of the state. Lancaster County's emergency management office reported about a half inch…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is urging South Carolina legislators to send her an ethics reform bill that restores public trust in government. The Republican governor issued a warning Wednesday, saying she will publicly expose any lawmaker who…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Federal officials say 572 South Carolinians managed to secure health insurance through the problem-plagued federal website in its first month. They were among 26,794 people covered by new policies across the 36 states where…
Beat Old Man Winter with easy steps to protect pipes, plants and pets.
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Goose Creek High School cheerleader sitting in bleachers near the football field was hit in the wrist by a stray bullet.
There is a developing story out of Richland County Wednesday night.
A small crowd of residents turn out for an informational
Columbia, SC (CNN)-Your monthly heating bill doesn't have to suck the money out of your wallet. You can save as much as 25-percent by following these tips.
SWANSEA, S.C. (AP) — The state health department is partnering with Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate people against the flu. On Thursday, officials from the hospital and the Department of Health and Environmental Control are scheduled to give flu shots…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews are shifting lanes again on the Interstate 20 widening project east of Columbia. The S.C. Department of Transportation says crews will split the westbound lanes starting Sunday from mile marker 83 to mile marker…
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is back in South Carolina, warning about the dangers of texting and driving. Company representatives are making eight stops throughout the state this week with a simulator that lets visitors try to send a text…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Medicaid agency is awarding a combined $800,000 to four hospitals in a contest aimed at improving children's health through breast-feeding. The four hospitals reaching Baby-Friendly status by the contest deadline are in Georgetown, Murrells…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An upstate pastor has been selected as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Rev. D.J. Horton was chosen Wednesday at an annual convention in Columbia. He will serve a one-year term and succeeds the…
It was 15 years ago that Jared Fogle, the Subway Guy, lost close to 245 pounds, and he's visiting Midlands schools to encourage students to take the Fit for Life Challenge and make healthier choices.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews are shifting lanes again on the Interstate 20 widening project east of Columbia. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will split the westbound lanes starting Saturday from mile marker 83 to mile…
