Actors Allege Racial Profiling in Marion County
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson says he will investigate and also ask the State Law Enforcement Division to look into allegations
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Video Poker Arrest In Lexington
Columbia, SC (Lexington County Sheriffs Department)-Game over for a 38 year old Lexington man Lexington County deputies say they arrested Britton Motley Sunday and charged him with possessing more than 50 video gambling machines.
Government Workers Speak Out
Hundreds of Government workers here at home that could be sent home because of the Government shutdown are speaking out.
Columbia ceremony honors domestic violence victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is again hosting a somber ceremony to honor residents who were killed as a result of domestic violence. Attorney General Alan Wilson is scheduled to hold the Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony…
Former Haley chief of staff takes over SC prisons
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's former chief of staff is officially taking the help of South Carolina's prisons agency. On Tuesday, Bryan Stirling is assuming control of the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Last month, Haley announced that…
Hundreds expected at Columbia technology gathering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of technology experts from across South Carolina are in Columbia this week The 3rd Annual Carolina Technology Conference is slated for Tuesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Organizers say they expect 600 people specializing…
DOJ, SC reach settlement over HIV inmate policy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has settled a dispute with South Carolina's prisons over a policy segregating HIV-positive inmates. The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with the Department of Corrections over alleged violations…
3 candidates running for Robert Ford's old seat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Three candidates are vying in a special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by the resignation of Robert Ford. Democratic Marlon Kimpson faces Republican Billy Shuman and Libertarian Alex Thornton in Tuesday's election in…
SC museum offers price break to federal workers
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant is offering half-price admission to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Museum executive director Mac Burdette says it's something small the museum can do…
Group wants AG to advise on Haley's reimbursements
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A government watchdog group wants South Carolina's attorney general to weigh in on whether Gov. Nikki Haley should reimburse taxpayers for a trip to North Carolina in June. In a letter provided to The…
Gov. Haley: Opening day for health exchange a mess
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says opening day for enrolling in health insurance through the federally run online marketplace is a mess. The Republican governor has actively opposed the federal health care law. But Haley says her office…
Higher Dose of Flu Vaccine Urged for the Elderly
While the peak of influenza season isn't until February, at least five cases of the illness have already been confirmed in the state. Doctors urge the elderly to take advantage of a higher dose of the vaccine to safeguard themselves against the virus.
Man Puts 'Obamacare for Congress' Sign in Yard
A local man put an eye catching sign in his yard this week, it reads 'Obamacare for Congress.'
City Hall Renovations Complete
15 months of renovations to Columbia City Hall are complete and paid in full.
SC zoo offers free admission to federal employees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is offering free admission to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Zoo officials say all federal government employees can come to the zoo for free on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday…
Amazon hiring thousands of seasonal workers in SC
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Amazon.com is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for its distribution centers in Spartanburg and Lexington counties. The Seattle-based company announced Tuesday the jobs are part of the online retailer's plans to hire least 70,000 temporary workers…
Study: SC drivers more likely to hit a deer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An insurance report shows that drivers face a greater chance of hitting a deer on South Carolina's roadways than in most other states. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/18ovIe5 ) that South Carolina ranks 11th nationwide in…
SC Guard processing same-sex couples' benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard has issued one benefit card to a same-sex couple and is directing all benefit applications to federal offices for processing. Adjutant Gen. Robert Livingston told The Greenville News (http://grnol.co/GzNmlM ) that…
Coroplast to put 1st US plant in York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Coroplast Tape Corp. is planning to put its first U.S. production plant in Rock Hill, creating 150 jobs. The German company announced Wednesday plans to invest $12 million in a York County Spec Building off Interstate…
Effect of federal shutdown in SC appears spotty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The effect of the federal government's shutdown in South Carolina appears spotty, hitting some worse than others as the partial closure enters its second day. Union members representing government employees say they fear a prolonged shutdown…
Shutdown Jeopardizes Midlands Home Buyer's Loan
The rural housing loan that Avista James qualified for through the U.S. Department of Agriculture is null and void until the government re-opens its doors.
South Carolina's Delegation, Residents Speak Out Over Showdown
Amid a government showdown, South Carolina's delegation and Midlands residents are speaking out.
Greater Columbia Chamber Of Commerce President and CEO Steps Down
Columbia, SC (Greater Columbia Chamber Of Commerce)-Columbia Chamber President and CEO Ike McLeese has announced he will step down from his role at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the end of this year.
SC Guard delays weekend drills; Air Guard to fly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 60 of South Carolina's Army National Guard units are delaying their normal weekend training drills because of the partial government shutdown. But the state's Air National Guard F-16 fighter wing is taking to the…
Health Care Website Woes
After two days some say they're still having trouble getting onto the new affordable healthcare website to sign up.
