Lowcountry boil to benefit Richland County K9 unit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The K9 unit at the Richland County Sheriff's Department is getting a boost.
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SC ETV to air documentary on Harvey Gantt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first black man to attend Clemson University is the subject of a new documentary on South Carolina Educational Television.
Bill would create new agency, extend monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator leading a panel on the S.C. Department of Revenue's massive security breach has introduced a bill that would provide taxpayers 10 years of state-paid credit monitoring and create more oversight of state computer systems.
SC unemployment agency wants to charge penalty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency wants to charge anyone who fraudulently receives unemployment benefits a 25 percent penalty, in addition to paying the money back.
South Carolina legislator acknowledges DUI charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina legislator acknowledges he faces a drunken driving charge from a stop along Interstate 77 last October.
Deputies: Shooting outside Midlands Apartment
Investigators are still trying to piece together what went down in the parking lot of a Richland County apartment complex Wednesday evening.
Organizers Prepare for Carolina Cup
We're off to the races in Kershaw County.
Boeing Takes Another Hit
United Airlines says it is taking the troubled Boeing 787 out of its flying plans for the rest of this month.
80,000 Spring Jobs Available
Home Depot is hiring.
National Gay-Straight Alliance Celebration comes to Midlands
You may already be aware of bullying and harassment happening in schools across the country, but it's not the only thing making students feel isolated. One area group is working to change homophobia and trans-phobia through a celebration of differences.
Newberry County Highway Reopens Following Crash
CR Koon Highway is open again after a two-car accident with reported injuries caused some problems in Newberry County Wednesday night.
SC House advances bill on control of court dockets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill returning control of court dockets to prosecutors.
Greenville Police Shot at Suspect 24 Times
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a man shot to death last month in the parking lot of the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center threatened to kill two officers and showed them a glue gun made to look like a real firearm.
Will a New Car Help Stop Texting & Driving?
Wednesday, AT&T brought the true reality of texting behind the wheel to the State House with a new simulated car.
Raffles could become legal in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nonprofits could legally hold raffles under legislation advancing in the South Carolina Senate.
Ethics reform bills introduced in SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Measures to strengthen South Carolina's ethics laws have been introduced in the Senate.
Police Search For Suspect Following Chase
We now have a face to put with the suspect Irmo investigators say led police on a chase Tuesday.
Log Truck Driver Killed in Fatal Collision
One person is dead and another hospitalized after a collision on Highway 601 Wednesday morning.
Boil Water Advisory
There is a boil water advisory from the City of West Columbia.
U.S. Postal Service to End Saturday Mail Delivery
Weekend mail delivery is about to come to an end.
DHEC chief: Restrict food stamps, curb obesity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health chief says further restricting what people can buy with food stamps might be a way to cut down on the state's obesity problem.
House approves bill creating shorter SC session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's regular legislative session would last just three months each year under a measure tentatively approved by the House.
Identity of Driver Killed in Tanker Accident Released
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man killed when his tanker truck overturned on I-20 Tuesday night.
DHEC shows HIV, AIDS impact on black community
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health officials are marking the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a series of events.
Fla. developer to plead in SC State kickback probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Florida developer has been charged as part of an alleged kickback scheme involving a former trustee at South Carolina State University.
