Children Find Body In Lowcountry Park
oose Creek, SC (Berkeley County Coroner)-State and local law enforcement agents are investigating the death of a man whose body was found by school children in a park in Goose Creek.
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Sheheen: Ethics dismisses frivolous claims by GOP
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” State Sen. Vincent Sheheen accuses state Republicans of wasting taxpayer money by making frivolous ethics allegations that have been thrown out. The Democrat running for governor said Thursday the state Ethics Commission dismissed three…
Search for Suspects after Deadly Shooting
Deputies says a man was shot and killed at a convenience store in Richland County.
SC VA Columbia opens hospice care center extension
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia is scheduled to open a new section of its hospice center. VA spokesman Kevin McIver says Friday morning's ribbon cutting ceremony is meant to offer a look at…
SC's other jackpot winner buys buses for Benedict
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Lottery officials still do not know who won a Powerball drawing worth nearly $400 million earlier this week. The winning ticket in Wednesday's drawing was sold at a store in Lexington. The winner…
Attorney general holds rally with ex-NRA president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is celebrating the Second Amendment with a former president of the National Rifle Association. Alan Wilson's campaign is holding a rally Friday with former NRA president David Keene. Keene has been active…
USC McKissick Museum hosts exhibit on civil rights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina is scheduled to hold a gala event to help further its mission of telling the story of Southern life through its art and exhibitions. University spokeswoman Frenche…
August SC unemployment unchanged at 8.1 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate isn't getting any worse, but it also isn't getting any better. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the August unemployment rate remained unchanged from July at 8.1 percent. The…
8 People Escape Early Morning House Fire in Irmo
Irmo Fire officials report, eight people escaped an early morning house fire in Irmo.
Health Insurance Options 'Roll' to SC Residents
From now until the end of March, a specially made RV, courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, travels the state to take health insurance options to residents before enrollment begins for the Affordable Health Care Act goes into effect.
SC man found not guilty of threats in rap video
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A jury has found a 26-year-old Manning man not guilty of threatening the life of a judge and a former prosecutor in a YouTube rap video. The Item of Sumter reports (http://bit.ly/1bvQxIu ) that a Clarendon…
One Arrested, Two Sought in Deadly Shooting
Richland County sheriff's deputies have arrested one man in connection with a shooting Thursday night off Hunt Club Rd.
'Reading Rooster' offers vibrant video book ideas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 79-year-old librarian in Columbia is becoming well known as the Reading Rooster for her YouTube video book recommendations for children, teachers and other librarians. Helen Fellers has spent more than 50 years getting books into…
SC closes year with higher-than-expected surplus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina ended the fiscal year with a higher-than-expected surplus, handing legislators an additional $68 million to distribute next year. The fiscal-year closing report issued by the state's chief accountant shows South Carolina collected…
Warning For Extra Strength Tylenol
If you use over the counter pain relievers, you may want to read the labels cafefully.
Labor Day Weekend Drownings in Newberry
two people are dead following seperate drowning incidents in Newberry this holiday weekend.
Teaching Fellows Program Begins
A program designed to help high school senior pursue a career in teaching is accpeting applications.
Local Parade a 'Must-Stop' for South Carolina Politicians
It may be about bands, floats, candy and fun at the annual Chapin Labor Day parade; however, the event's real claim to fame is it's a 'Who's Who' of South Carolina politicians.
Gay couple sues over SC same-sex marriage ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A legally married gay couple living in South Carolina is suing to have the state's ban on gay marriage overturned. Highway Patrol Trooper Katherine Bradacs and Tracie Goodwin filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal…
Man Critically Injured in Downtown Columbia Crash
A moped driver is in critical condition after police say he ran off the road and struck a telephone pole in Downtown Columbia.
Father Charged with Injuring Twin Babies
A Richland County man is accused of injuring his twins after they were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Tea party group making stop in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another tea party group is spending some time in South Carolina this week. On Tuesday, the Tea Party Patriots are making a stop in Columbia for a news conference at the Statehouse. The Tea Party Patriots…
SC man hit by lightning: Lord not ready for me
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” An Orangeburg man says he's still in a lot of pain almost two weeks after he was struck by lightning. But he also says the Lord just wasn't ready to meet him. The Times…
SC Department of Parks puts out 1st guide in years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is issuing the first guide to the state's 47 state parks that has been published in 10 years. Department director Duane Parrish says the new guide is…
2 motorcyclists killed in Orangeburg County wreck
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” State troopers say two motorcyclists have been killed after they were struck by a drunken driver in Orangeburg County. Authorities said 21-year-old Sean Aston was driving on U.S. Highway 21 when he crossed the…
