USC Student Fights for Life, Suspect Denied Bond
A University of South Carolina student continues to fight for her life while the man accused of shooting her has been denied bond.
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Actress Phylicia Rashad speaks to Claflin students
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad is in South Carolina this week. Rashad is speaking Tuesday to students at Claflin University in Orangeburg. The event is part of the South Carolina Democratic Party's 2013 College Tour. Organizers…
State Investigation Launched into Co-op Phone Scam
Due to the number of customers impacted, South Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, is warning the public of a growing phone scam by launching an official investigation to be conducted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
SC giving info on new credit monitoring service
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians are getting information on how to sign up for a new way to monitor their credit in the wake of a massive hacking of state records. Gov. Nikki Haley is holding a news conference…
Graham raises $1.1M in 3 months, has $7M on hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2013. The figure released Tuesday means that the Republican has nearly $7 million in the bank. His campaign says that's…
Oconee nuke plant has most violations in Southeast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca reported the most safety violations of any nuclear plant in the Southeast since 2000. A Government Accountability Office report obtained by The Associated Press shows the plant reported…
Identity Protection Service: What You Need to Know
Next week, South Carolinians can begin enrolling in the identity protection service with CSID.
Richland County deputy fired after assault arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Richland County deputy charged with assault after putting a woman in handcuffs at a Columbia restaurant has now been fired. Sheriff Leon Lott decided to terminate 49-year-old Paul Derrick's employment after meeting Tuesday…
Historic Landmark Getting Facelift
It's been debated, discussed, and now purchased. The old Palmetto Compress building is getingready to undergo a majot overhaul that will attract people and money to the city.
Gas Leak In Columbia
(Columbia, SC) Columbia Fire Dept.-The Columbia Fire Department says a business was evacuated .on Garners Ferry Road as a precaution. This afternoon, a gas line ruptured behind the State Farm building, causing a leak. Officials say the situation was immediately under…
SC Man on Trial for Double Slaying in 2009
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Jurors are hearing evidence in Beaufort this week in the trial of a man charged with two counts of murder in the 2009 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her 4-year-old son.
Tighter Restrictions at Fair Entrance Gates
The South Carolina State Fair is drawing quite the crowd.
SC pastor announces bid to unseat Rep. Clyburn
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter pastor says he wants the Republican Party's nod to run against U.S. Rep. James Clyburn in South Carolina's 6th District. The Rev. Leon Winn made his announcement at the Sumter County Judicial Center on…
USC warns students about Five Points area
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is warning students that an entertainment district near campus is not safe after midnight. The warning Tuesday comes after a female student was shot and wounded last weekend. The school did…
Suspect Charged With Holding Woman Captive for 3 Months
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say held a woman captive for three months in his Pelion Home.
SC court reverses death sentence in torture case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's high court has reversed the death sentence of a man convicted in a teen's 2001 torture and death. The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a trial judge should have allowed 34-year-old Steven Barnes to…
SC man charged with felony DUI in fatal crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 26-year-old St. Matthews man is charged with felony driving under the influence in a crash that killed one of his passengers. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/1ct0ioD ) that Barry Walter Quattlebaum was…
Bond Denied for Man Accused of Holding Woman Captive
Wednesday, a Lexington County judge denied bond for a man accused of holding a woman captive and assaulting her.
Legislators Call for Change in Wake of 5Pts. Shooting
In the wake of an 18-year-old being shot in 5pts over the weekend by a repeat offender, legislators want changes in the bonding and judge selection process.
Congress Votes to End Shutdown
Congress has passed legislation to end the partial government and avert a default on U.S. debt obligations.
Community Discusses Crime in Five Points
Mayor Steve Benjamin called a meeting with other city leaders, businesses and members of the community to discuss ways to deter crime in fove points .
Michigan Bound Plane Returns to SC After Smoke Smell
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Delta flight bound for Detroit has returned to Greenville after a report of the smell of smoke inside the plane.
Lights On Rally
Camden, SC (Kershaw County School District)-Baron DeKalb Elementary (BDK) will hold ant auction and open house October 17th as part of the national Lights On Afterschool rally.
SC taking part in southeastern earthquake drills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People across South Carolina are taking part in activities to prepare them for an earthquake. The Great Southeast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is happening on Thursday and is part of Earthquake Awareness Week. The South Carolina Emergency…
Columbia hosting small business health care forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia is offering small business owners a chance to learn about changes to health care. The City of Columbia will host the first of two Affordable Care Act Forums for Small Business Owners on Thursday. Small…
