Columbia Unites To End Gun Violence Through Faith
Friday morning the fight to end gun violence knew no one faith.
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Five Points St. Pat's Preps
What started as a parking lot party in 1982 is now a festival that draws 50,000 people to the Midlands each year. Preparation for the 31st Annual St. Pat's in 5Points Fesitval is in full swing.
3 Rock Hill Hell's Angels members convicted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three members of the Hells Angels from Rock Hill have been convicted on federal weapons and drug charges.
9 people arrested in Richland County betting ring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nine men have been arrested as Richland County sheriff's deputies investigate a sports betting operation that was revealed in a double homicide last April.
Deadline nearing for DHEC applications to team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.
USC arena is site for regional science fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — High school science and engineering students from throughout central South Carolina are set to hit the University of South Carolina to show their expertise.
USC School of Medicine plans student match day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Graduating students at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine are poised to learn where they will get their advanced years of medical training.
Haley invited to introduce Romney at meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is introducing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a meeting of conservatives in Washington.
Crawford: Frustrations led to flippant comment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over Republicans' refusal to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.
Tax Refunds to be Delayed
There is bad news for more than 600,000 taxpayers nationwide. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds will be delayed by up to 6 weeks.
Crawford: Frustrations led to flippant comment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over the refusal by Republicans to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.
19-year-old charged in Lexington shotgun killing
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a 19-year-old man shot and killed a Lexington man through a window as the victim stood in his kitchen.
Bishopville man once serving life is now free
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Bishopville man who was once serving a life sentence for two murders has now been found not guilty in the crimes.
Deputies: Attempted Abduction of Midlands Student
Richland County deputies say they're looking for a man who tried to abduct a child off a school bus Wednesday afternoon.
Local Woman Creates 'Widows of Opportunity'
Widows of Opportunity is a support group dedicated to educating widows, no matter their age, race, length of time being a widow or circumstances surrounding their spouse's death. The group's founder shares how she took her own pain and turned it into purpose to empower others.
South Carolina Senate approves early voting bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has approved a bill allowing true early voting in South Carolina.
SC lawyers need permission to discuss evidence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has told prosecutors and defense attorneys in Anderson they need the court's permission before talking to reporters about evidence in the case of a former Secret Service charged with trying to kidnap a former judge.
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Lexington Shooting
A 56 year-old Lexington man is dead after deputies say he was shot and killed by his 19 year-old neighbor.
Suspect Arrested in Sumter Shooting
Police in Sumter have arrested a suspect they say shot another man over a woman.
SC National Guard celebrates women in history
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.
AG to talk Internet safety to high school students
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is scheduled to visit several schools to talk to students about how to be careful online.
Idea of appointing schools chief fails in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to let the governor choose South Carolina's education chief has failed in the Senate, but supporters vow to try again.
Federal charges filed in Ashley Hall gun incident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 28-year-old woman who authorities say unsuccessfully tried to fire a gun at officials at a private girls' school in Charleston has been indicted in federal court.
Order to 'blow hard' gets DUI test thrown out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A defense lawyer says a ruling by a Columbia city judge could affect driving under the influence cases across South Carolina.
Columbia Police Increasing Patrols for St. Patty's Day
Columbia Police say they expect about 40 thousand people to attend this weekends St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Five points and they're ready.
