Gas up Again
The average price for a gallon of gas across the U.S. is up to nearly $3.70 a gallon. Prices have risen every day for more than 35 days.
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OSCARS to air Sunday at 7pm on ABC COLUMBIA
The Oscars are set to air Sunday night at 7pm on ABC Columbia.
SC sheriff offers free self-defense class for boys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County boys have an opportunity to take classes on how they can defend themselves.
SC campaign for college holds financial workshop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of a campaign to help South Carolina students get to college are scheduled to hold a workshop on easing the route to securing financial aid.
Richland County Searching for Shooting Suspects
Richland County Sheriff's say they're on the lookout for four men suspected of shooting firearms outside an area nightclub.
Man Accused of Firing at Police Arrested
Arrest in 5 points shooting
Kershaw county Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Kershaw county Sheriff's s ay they arrested a man accused in a February 4th Armed Robbery of the Kmart in Camden.
Free Shred Day
You can help protect your personal information by getting your documents shredded, and aid the hungry at the same time.
SC progressives set to discuss Medicaid at meeting
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Discussions about Medicaid expansion are the focus of an annual meeting of progressive groups from across South Carolina.
SCE&G Set to Trim Trees
SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks.
Another Round of Shots Fired in Five Points: Police have possible suspects
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says possible suspects have been identified in connection with an overnight shooting in Five Points.
Midlands Twins Bound for Oscar Red Carpet
Some of the most famous names in television including ABC'S own Robin Roberts, are getting ready for the Oscars, Sunday Night at 7pm on ABC Columbia. Two of the Midlands' own are also Oscar bound.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is under scrutiny. A campaign consultant for Attorney General Alan Wilson say that 10 to 15 contributions to Wilson's January 2011 inaugural ball were mistakenly not reported. He says Wilson's campaign reports will be amended.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — CHARLESTON, SC. (AP) — Comedian Stephen Colbert is coming home. He's scheduled to visit his hometown of Charleston Saturday to raise money for his sister's congressional campaign. Elizabeth Colbert Busch is one of two Democrats seeking South Carolina's vacant 1st District congressional seat.
Latest South Carolina news, sports, business and entertainment
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Wilson under scrutiny for not reporting donations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is under scrutiny for not reporting roughly a dozen donations on campaign filings.
8 Arrests in Sumter Undercover Prostitution Sting
Police are crediting numerous tips with an undercover prostitution sting in Sumter.
Police: Suspect in Photo Wanted for Store Theft
Gaston Police are hoping you recognize the man in this surveillance photo.
150 Soldiers to Leave for Afghanistan
Some of our state's bravest are getting ready to say goodbye to family and friends.
Medical Treatments You Don't Necessarily Need
Cutting down on needless medicine, 17 leading medical specialty societies are behind the "Choosing Wisely" campaign.
Flu Vaccine Ineffective in Elderly
Seniors were one of the main groups urged to get a flu shot this season but for many of them, the vaccine didn't work.
SC's emergency director McKinney departing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's Emergency Management Division is stepping down from his post and the group's chief of staff is serving as interim director.
Man Cleared in 2004 SC Killing Sues Deputies
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ A man cleared in the 2004 killing of an Oconee County cab driver is suing the authorities who arrested him.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Emergency Management Division's director is done after two years on the job. George McKinney says he is leaving in mid-March and chief of staff Kim Stenson is stepping in as interim director. McKinney led operations through Hurricane Irene in September 2011 and the response to the tornado in York county in November 2012.
SC State to continue its search for new president
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to continue looking for a new president.
