COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation has put together a plan to replace 90 bridges across the state with extra money set aside by lawmakers. The agency released the $53 million plan Tuesday. It is giving…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's top prosecutor has dropped a probe into allegations that the chairman of the agency that invests public workers' pension money benefited from a commission investment in forestland. Deputy Attorney General Allen Myrick…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The parents of the man accused of shooting a University of South Carolina student earlier this month has apologized to the victim. Juanita Smith told The State newspaper (http://bit.ly/1cduBTy) that she hates the situation…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Farmers and buyers say this year's rainy summer has taken its toll on South Carolina's pecan crop. Golden Kernel Pecan Co. owner David Summers told The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg (http://bit.ly/1ahP06w ) that…
After news broke that a local animal shelter may be forced to close because of financial hardship, ABC Columbia News as an uplifting update.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Commanders from South Carolina's major military installations say they are pinching pennies and in some cases training less in order to deal with the uncertainty brought on by recent federal budget cuts. They voiced…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The parents of the man accused of shooting a University of South Carolina student earlier this month have apologized to the victim. Juanita Smith told The State newspaper (http://bit.ly/1cduBTy) that she hates the situation…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Farmers and buyers say this year's rainy summer has taken its toll on South Carolina's pecan crop.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has declared the week before Halloween as Red Ribbon Week in South Carolina. Her statewide proclamation coincides with the national campaign designed to raise awareness to the dangers of illegal drug use. Red…
As the weather gets cold outside, the Columbia Fire Department wants to make sure you don't become a statistic.
Aiken, SC (Aiken Co. Sheriffs Office)-Authorities say a man has been arrested after he hit Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt. Deputies say Hunt was in an area Wednesday where several recent burglaries were reported and saw someone who matched…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of a mother and toddler who died in a fiery crash on Interstate 26 near Orangeburg. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/17exOhI ) that Orangeburg County Chief Deputy Coroner…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A senior executive vice president with BB&T Corp. is scheduled to discuss the issue of building a brand for a bank with students at the University of South Carolina. The university says Thursday's talk…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Midlands chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America is holding a discussion about post-traumatic stress disorder among military veterans. Thursday's scheduled event is to be held at the Cayce Memorial Post 130 of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Taxpayers can start signing up for a second year of state-paid credit monitoring resulting from last year's massive hacking of South Carolina's tax collection agency. Enrollment for consumer protection services through CSIdentity Corp. begins Thursday. It's…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies plan to serve some ice cream with a message they hope will help area youth stay away from drugs. On Thursday, Sheriff Leon Lott is taking part in the 7th annual DARESCREAM Night…
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ The director of a museum in Anderson says a man stole a $4,900 bronze sculpture by stuffing it under his shirt and walking out.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University has named Mark Richardson, a former football player for the school and the son of Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, as the school's newest trustee. Clemson said Thursday that Mark Richardson will take over…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A nuclear power plant in Oconee County had to shut down one of its three reactors after a problem in the water system that helps generate electricity. Federal regulators said Unit 3 at the…
Dozens of USC students gathered Thursday night to remember 18-year-old Martha Childress during the "Not So Thirsty Thursday" concert.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Fall temperatures are finally arriving in South Carolina with some of the coldest weather of the season expected overnight. The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings, frost advisories and freeze watches for many…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lovers of comics and graphic novels have a day to learn how to use these literary forms as part of their teaching techniques. Friday's symposium is scheduled to be held at the Thomas Cooper Library on…
Columbia, SC (Governor Haley's Office)-Today Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed next week as Red Ribbon Week.
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…
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,…
