Deputies: Couple Found Dead Were Separated.
Richland County authorities are investigating two bodies found in a home Friday morning.
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SC's special education penalty won't continue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Schools Superintendent Mick Zais says congressional action averted the continuation of a $36 million federal punishment over special education spending.
Haley to 'happily' sign sweepstakes machines bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes cafes in South Carolina will soon become law.
Midlands School District to Fill Vacancy
Richland One is moving forward to fill a vacancy with its Board of School Commissioners.
SC Mom Charged after Son, 2, Crushed by Furniture
Authorities say the mother of a 2-year-old boy has been charged with neglect in his death because she locked him in a bedroom and didn't check on him even after hearing a loud noise from the room.
Public Forums on Food Stamp Programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will conduct a series of forums to let the public recommend which foods they think should be removed from or should remain on the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) list of eligible foods.
Trader Joes Comes To Columbia
Monrovia, CA - Trader Joe's, a unique, neighborhood grocery store with foods and beverages from the exotic to the basic, is scheduled to open a new Columbia location on Friday, March 22nd at 8:00 A.M.
Beaufort Marines Corps Cancels April Air Show
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The air show scheduled for April at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort is being canceled due to Pentagon budget cuts.
Thieves Try to Cash In on Good Hearts in the Midlands
For three days firefighters are collecting money to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association, but imposters are trying to cash in on your good heart.
Democrat seeks opinion on state plane usage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislator is seeking an opinion on whether a Republican House member properly used the state plane when he shuttled a conservative commentator to Columbia for a hearing.
Drug Co.: No one in SC was harmed in $327M case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary says South Carolina's high court should overturn a multi-million-dollar penalty over deceptive drug marketing, in part because no one in the state was hurt.
Marijuana found on man in court on pot charge
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they found a bag of marijuana on a man as they searched him in court not long after he pleaded guilty to simple possession of marijuana.
NC author speaks at USC media, civil rights event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A history scholar from North Carolina State University is the keynote speaker at a symposium in Columbia on the media and civil rights history.
Panel advances bill to keep guns from mentally ill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill designed to prevent people who have been declared mentally ill from buying guns.
NC Marine remembered for his love of life, Corps
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lance Cpl. Mason Vanderwork loved his 19-year-old wife Taylor, his Mustang convertible and going to North Carolina's beaches.
DHEC discusses no food stamps for fatty foods idea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are holding their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.
Democrats criticize using state plane for hearing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats are criticizing a Republican lawmaker's decision to fly a conservative columnist and radio commentator on the state plane to Columbia to testify against the federal health care law.
Bishopville police officer attacked by dog
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Bishopville police officer is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by a dog while on patrol.
Impostors Reported during Annual Boot Fundraiser
Watch out, the Columbia Fire Department says some people are trying to take advantage of its annual Fill the Boot fundraiser.
Pollen Season Comes Early
You can see it on your cars, home and even in the air leaving no doubt pollen season is here early wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.
Greer Officers Shoot, Wound Armed Man
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting and wounding of an armed man in Greer by two city police officers.
Powerball Jackpot Worth Estimated $260 Million
Get your Powerball tickets ready and good luck!
Disaster Relief Donations
If you donated to charities in support of Superstorm Sandy victims or the families of Sandy Hook, you may not get the tax write-off you were expecting.
Section 8 Residents Told to Move Could Get Relief
Help for dozens of low-income families told to move out by April 30th could be closer than they think, as neighboring apartment complexes offer to help provide new places to call home.
Robbed and Ransacked: Jewelry Store Owner Speaks Out
Columbia Police continue to search for a second suspect in a recent armed robbery. Meanwhile the store owner speaks only with ABC Columbia about the robbery.
