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.
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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.
5 SC schools receive Palmetto's Finest awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five South Carolina schools are being honored as South Carolina's best.
House wants to force restoration of in-person help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House members want to force the state's unemployment agency to restore and expand in-person help at 17 rural offices.
Foundation poured for SC's new nuclear reactor
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The 6-foot-thick concrete foundation for South Carolina's new nuclear plant has been poured in Fairfield County.
House panel advances measures to legalize raffles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Efforts to legalize raffles in South Carolina have taken another step forward.
Construction Project Prompts Road Closure
A construction project in Columbia will keep one road closed until summer.
Columbia Water Proposes Water Hike
You may not think twice about how your water is handled every time your turn on your faucet, but Columbia water and sewer officials are, and are proposing an increase to maintain the current level of quality.
SC Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Wreck
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A volunteer firefighter in Ridgeville has died in a wreck while responding to a fire call.
Researcher: Zombie fads peak when society unhappy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.
Rapidly spreading disease found in bats in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. has reached South Carolina.
Local Churches to Gather for Interfaith Conversation on Gun Violence
Friday,churches from across Columbia, of different faiths, will gather for a conversation on gun violence.
Expand Medicaid in SC But at What Cost?
State democrats announced a proposal they claim will give South Carolinians better access to health care. This, as lawmakers enter their budget week. However, republicans say that's a price tag the state can't afford.
House Democrats propose Medicaid expansion plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats say the state needs to expand Medicaid eligibility at least as long as the federal government promises to fully cover the cost.
Four Children Transported Following Bus Accident
Four children taken to the hospital after an accident involving a school bus.
Deputies Search for Robbery, Kidnapping Suspect
Deputies are looking for a man they say is armed and dangerous with violent tendencies.
Reward Offered for Stolen Coins
Finding some missing coins could earn you a lot of dollars.
Cayce officer cleared in chase that killed 2
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A Cayce police officer has been cleared in a chase he started that ended in a wreck in Columbia that killed two men.
Sheheen promoting his policy ideas in new book
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Camden Sen. Vincent Sheheen is touring the state to promote his book that lays out his ideas for improving South Carolina.
Services Planned for Local School Board Member
Memorial services are planned today for Richland One School District board member Barbara Scott.
Former Norway Mayor Dies
Former Norway Mayor Jim Preacher died Sunday evening.
Deputies: Man Fired Shots Into Apartment Where Woman Was Sleeping
Richland County Deputies have arrested a man who, they say, fired shots into a woman's apartment while she was sleeping.
DHEC offers chance to weigh in on regulations
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health and environmental department is offering the public a chance to comment on the agency's regulations.
High speed, 2-county chase wrecks 2 police cars
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a high-speed chase through two counties ended with two patrol cars and two other vehicles wrecked, but no serious injuries.
