Columbia man with gun shot by police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say Columbia police officers shot and killed a 21-year-old man who wouldn't drop the gun he was carrying.
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New Richland County election head works a lot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the board that oversees Richland County elections says he expects the new elections director to fully commit to his new job.
Memorial Day Grilling Safety
Memorial Day is a time when many people pull out the old grill for cookouts with family and friends. But before you dust it off here are a few things to keep in mind so you can heat things up safely.
Dozens of Dead Animals Found
A woman and her daughter have been charged with animal cruelty after authorities say they found dozens of dead animals in and outside of their Laurens, S.C. home.
Search For Missing Boaters Continues
Rescue efforts continued Sunday as divers spent the day back in Berkeley County searching for two boaters who disappeared in separate incidents along the water.
Haley proclaims Hurricane Awareness Week in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has proclaimed this week Hurricane Awareness Week in South Carolina.
Palmetto Concert Band puts on Columbia performance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia and the University of South Carolina are teaming up to put on a family-friendly Memorial Day weekend concert that is free and open to the public.
Memorial Day Gas Prices Steady and Lowest in SC
Gas prices remain steady as we head into the peak of Memorial Day, in fact, prices are about the same as last year.
Holly Hill officer hurt during chase down I-26
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Holly Hill police officer is recovering after he crashed while chasing a car on Interstate 26.
Memorial Wall on Display in Sumter
This Memorial Day visitors can see the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall at Sumter's Iris Festival.
Man charged with killing girlfriend's sister
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the three of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in.
Study: More carp in Lake Murray; DNR not sure
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The utility that manages Lake Murray thinks it is time to add more weed-eating fish to the lake. But South Carolina wildlife officials think it isn't time to add more carp to the largest lake in the Midlands.
Kids Day 2013
Columbia hosts a special wellness day just for kids at Finlay Park.
Columbia reopening downtown pool for summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A public pool in downtown Columbia is reopening for the summer season.
SC Drivers Hit Road for Memorial Day: Gas Cheapest in Nation
South Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the nation at $3.24 a gallon. Good News for Memorial Day travellers say experts.
SC issuing free farmers' market coupons to seniors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina seniors can line up for free and healthy food, thanks in part to a state agency.
Spoleto Festival Underway in Charleston
It's that time of year when the arts converge on Charleston for the 37th annual Spoleto Festival.
Columbia hosts special wellness day just for kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is encouraging children to get up and get moving with a family fun day this weekend.
Man gets 20 years in death of USC professor
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in the hit-and-run death of a University of South Carolina professor.
Teen charged with DUI in crash that killed brother
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia teen is facing a felony DUI charge for an early morning crash that killed his brother.
SC retirees' leader says deal creates questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of the State Retirees Association says South Carolina's settlement with the Bank of New York Mellon seems like a bad deal for retirees.
Gullah Festival Returns to Beaufort This Weekend
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ This weekend, the Gullah Festival is returning to Beaufort for a 27th season.
Columbia Teen Charged with Felony DUI, Brother Killed
An 18 year old Columbia teenager is facing a Felony DUI charge after police say an accident killed his 16 year old younger brother.
South Carolina Senate approves budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget proposal that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction.
Verdict in Parker Trial Expected Next Week
Closing arguments and a verdict in the Brett Parker double murder trial are expected early next week. Brett Parker, the Irmo man accused of killing his wife Tammy Jo Parker, and gambling business associate, Bryan Capnerhurst at the Parkers' Irmo home last April, takes the stand in his own defense.
