2-year-old killed by furniture in Landrum home
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has died after a chest of drawers fell on him as he played in his Landrum home.
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Local Catholics Joyful, Look to Future
From the Vatican to the Midlands, Catholics everywhere rejoice in the election of its 226th leader, Pope Francis.
Legislators still fuming over cut jobless services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state legislator insists a clause in the House budget plan forces South Carolina's unemployment agency to resume in-person help with unemployment benefits in 17 rural offices. But the governor's office is adamant it does no such thing.
Seventeen Unemployment Offices Restored
Seventeen unemployment offices to be restored in rural South Carolina.
New Pope Elected
Breaking this Wednesday afternoon, white smoke is bellowing from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, signaling the election of a new Pope.
Deputies: Fight Leads to Shots Fired Outside Club.
Richland County Deputies are investigating a shooting outside of a local nightclub.
Haley's Mother Out of Intensive Care
Governor Nikki Haley's mother Raj Randhawa remains in the hospital, but out of intensive care, according to a spokesperson.
Haley to resume schedule; mother out of ICU
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says her mother is out of intensive care, and that the governor will resume her schedule with a trip to Florida.
Public school open enrollment bill to Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.
Anti-drunken driving group plans Statehouse event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving are planning a visit to the Statehouse to support a bill requiring many people convicted of drunken driving to have a special device placed on their cars to see if they have been drinking.
SC House sends $6.3B spending plan to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.
Deadly Crash Victim Identified
Victim identified in deadly, fiery crash on Highway 277 Tuesday morning.
SC groups combine to press for immigration reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A coalition of religious, agriculture and chamber of commerce groups is coming together to press for immigration reform.
South Carolina House defeats Medicaid expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a $6.3 billion spending plan for state taxes after rejecting Democratic efforts to expand Medicaid eligibility as part of the budget.
Gov. Haley's mother hospitalized in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's mother remains hospitalized in Columbia.
Prayers for New Pope
Dozens of area members of the Catholic church spent the evening invoking the holy spirit, sending up prayers and guidance for the Cardinal Electors who will elect their new pope.
"Operation Sheriff Reach" to Gather Wednesday
Local supporters of the 2nd Amendment will speak their peace Wednesday.
Local Siren Testing to Take Place
You may hear some alarming sounds right here in the Midlands Wednesday and Thursday
Ex-SC Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ The former chief of a volunteer fire department in Florence County has pleaded guilty to taking more than $200,000 from the department.
Sierra Nevada beer tanks arrive in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Workers at the Port of Charleston have begun unloading 28 mammoth beer brewing tanks being shipped to a new Sierra Nevada brewery in North Carolina.
The Pope and The Issues
As the Conclave at the Vatican is underway, 1.2 billion Catholics await the announcement of the new Pope, who has a voice that resounds on a global level.
Driver Suspension Eligibility Week Statewide
SCDMV will hold the 2013 Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions March 11-15, 2013, in all offices across the state.
Cherokee County man cleared in firefighter's death
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A homeowner in Cherokee County will not be charged in the death of a volunteer firefighter who drove onto the man's property and fought with the homeowner.
Police Release Sketch of Indecent Exposure Suspect
The Columbia Police Department has released a sketch of a man suspected in a recent idecent exposure case.
277 Open Following Fatal Accident
A mid-morning accident has shutdown 277, inbound and outbound lanes.
