Statewide DUI crackdown
Police are out in full force this weekend making sure the roads are safe for you and your loved ones.
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House budget plan includes $6M for election agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Election Commission would get about $6 million in one-time money to buy laptops that can speed up precinct lines and save for a future replacement of voting machines under a budget plan proposed by the state House.
Red Flag Alert Remains in Effect
The South Carolina Forestry Commission says a Red Flag Fire Alert remains effective for the entire state of South Carolina. Late Saturday Night, officials reported responding to over 60 Brush fires statewide.
Red Flag Fire Alert in SC
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a Red Flag Fire Weather Alert effective for the entire state of South Carolina.
St. Pats Underway in Five Points: Increased Police Presence
The St. Pats Festival is underway in Five Points, with organizers expecting nearly 50,000 Visitors during the day and night Saturday.
Former Orangeburg County coroner arrested
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a former Orangeburg County coroner stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the funeral home he worked at for nearly 30 years.
SC regulatory task force members named
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has announced appointees to a group she's asked to review regulations in South Carolina and recommend those to throw out or change.
Boil Water Advisory for Some Hopkins Residents
A small water line break is causing issues for some Hopkins residents.
Officials: SC Faces Elevated Fire Danger
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a red flag alert for the entire state.
SC Agency Plan to Spend $5 million Update Yorktown
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ Officials at Patriots Point are proposing spending up to $5 million to make the 20th Century aircraft carrier USS Yorktown a floating museum that will better attract 21st Century visitors
Columbia Unites To End Gun Violence Through Faith
Friday morning the fight to end gun violence knew no one faith.
Five Points St. Pat's Preps
What started as a parking lot party in 1982 is now a festival that draws 50,000 people to the Midlands each year. Preparation for the 31st Annual St. Pat's in 5Points Fesitval is in full swing.
3 Rock Hill Hell's Angels members convicted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three members of the Hells Angels from Rock Hill have been convicted on federal weapons and drug charges.
9 people arrested in Richland County betting ring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nine men have been arrested as Richland County sheriff's deputies investigate a sports betting operation that was revealed in a double homicide last April.
Deadline nearing for DHEC applications to team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.
USC arena is site for regional science fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — High school science and engineering students from throughout central South Carolina are set to hit the University of South Carolina to show their expertise.
USC School of Medicine plans student match day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Graduating students at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine are poised to learn where they will get their advanced years of medical training.
Haley invited to introduce Romney at meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is introducing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a meeting of conservatives in Washington.
Crawford: Frustrations led to flippant comment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over Republicans' refusal to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.
Tax Refunds to be Delayed
There is bad news for more than 600,000 taxpayers nationwide. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds will be delayed by up to 6 weeks.
Crawford: Frustrations led to flippant comment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over the refusal by Republicans to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.
19-year-old charged in Lexington shotgun killing
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a 19-year-old man shot and killed a Lexington man through a window as the victim stood in his kitchen.
Bishopville man once serving life is now free
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Bishopville man who was once serving a life sentence for two murders has now been found not guilty in the crimes.
Deputies: Attempted Abduction of Midlands Student
Richland County deputies say they're looking for a man who tried to abduct a child off a school bus Wednesday afternoon.
Local Woman Creates 'Widows of Opportunity'
Widows of Opportunity is a support group dedicated to educating widows, no matter their age, race, length of time being a widow or circumstances surrounding their spouse's death. The group's founder shares how she took her own pain and turned it into purpose to empower others.
