Wet Summer Hurts South Carolina's Pecan Crop
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Farmers and buyers say this year's rainy summer has taken its toll on South Carolina's pecan crop.
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Haley declares Red Ribbon Week in South Carolina
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…
Heating Your Home Safely
As the weather gets cold outside, the Columbia Fire Department wants to make sure you don't become a statistic.
Sheriff Assaulted In Aiken
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…
Mother, toddler die in I-26 wreck
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…
BB&T banker talks bank branding with USC students
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…
Blue Star Mothers host SC vets' stress discussion
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…
SC taxpayers can sign up for free monitoring
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…
SC deputies serve up ice cream, anti-drug message
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…
Man Steals $4,900 Sculpture From Anderson Museum
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.
Mark Richardson named new trustee at Clemson
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…
1 reactor shut down at Oconee Nuclear Station
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…
Concert for student shot in Five Points
Dozens of USC students gathered Thursday night to remember 18-year-old Martha Childress during the "Not So Thirsty Thursday" concert.
Cold weather arriving in SC
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…
USC holds event to study comics, graphic novels
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…
Red Ribbon Week
Columbia, SC (Governor Haley's Office)-Today Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed next week as Red Ribbon Week.
Vote to approve $550M of SC road work delayed
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…
8 plead guilty as part of SC insurance fraud case
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,…
Food Stamp Benefits Changing
Columbia, SC (CNN)- Millions of Americans who rely on food stamps will soon see a change in benefits.
Officials: Three Injured in Columbia House Fire
The Columbia Fire Department says a house fire has sent a mother and her son to the hospital.
SC State Museum Celebrates 25 Years
You're invited to a special birthday party Saturday.
Pawmetto Lifeline Partners with Irmo Police for Training
After the reported shooting of a family pet, Pawmetto Lifeline is partnering with the Irmo Police Department to train officers on dog behavior.
SC barbecue family focusing on the future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The family that runs several Columbia-area barbecue restaurants is no longer flying the Confederate flag. The State reports (http://bit.ly/H8a04Y ) Saturday that the last two Confederate flags that flew outside Maurice's BBQ restaurants in…
South Carolina Daybook
BC-SC--Daybook South Carolina Daybook Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Saturday, Oct. 26 No Scheduled Events. The AP, Columbia, S.C.
Agencies throughout SC round up prescription drugs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities around South Carolina are helping prevent prescription drug abuse by rounding up unwanted medicines. Various law enforcement agencies across the state are offering people places where they can safely dispose of expired, unused…
