Deputies: Tip Leads to Midlands Drug Arrests
A simple phone call points deputies to a meth lab at an unoccupied home in Lexington County.
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Columbia Officials Close Road Thursday Morning
Ice could cause some issues for drivers Thursday in Downtown Columbia, but it has nothing to do with mother nature.
Proposed Legislation to Dissolve SCSU Board of Trustees
Reform is on the mind of another state representative, but this time it involves South Carolina State University.
Cops: Husband Stabs Wife with Sword Hidden in Cane
Deputies say a York County man has been arrested after he stabbed his wife with a sword that was hidden in his walking cane.
Pentagon to Make Groundbreaking Decision
The Pentagon is posed to shift its ban on women serving in combat.
State of the City Address
Mayor Steve Benjamin spoke to a packed crowd at the Convention Center Wednesday night, laying out progress and future plans.
Stamps Foundation adds 5 to USC Carolina Scholars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ There will be five additional Carolina Scholars at the University of South Carolina thanks to a gift from the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.
Columbia Animal Shelter to Become No-Kill?
Changes could be coming to the Columbia Animal Shelter, that may change the lives of its residents.
Capitol City First in Poignant Civil Rights Moments
When you think of landmark cities that had a major impact on the 1963 Civil Rights Movement, Selma, Birmingham and Memphis come to mind, not necessarily Columbia, South Carolina. That is, until now.
Washington Post political correspondent at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The political correspondent from The Washington Post is scheduled to deliver the Buchheit Lecture at the University of South Carolina.
SC Revenue chief says agency's culture changing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new chief at South Carolina's Department of Revenue says he's changing the agency's culture following the theft of millions of taxpayers' personal data.
Bob Jones University asks for outside abuse probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Jones University is asking an outside Christian organization that deals with child abuse to investigate how the fundamentalist college has responded to abuse allegation in the past.
Bob Jones University asks for outside abuse probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Jones University is asking an outside Christian organization that deals with child abuse to investigate how the fundamentalist college responds to abuse allegations.
Deputies look for man throwing rocks at cars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say nearly a dozen drivers have reported rocks being thrown at their cars from bridges this month.
SC college savings program sees significant growth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's state-run college savings program saw a 16 percent increase in the amount of money invested last year.
Think tank head accuses Harrell of using influence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of a think tank for limited government says emails from 2006 show House Speaker Bobby Harrell used undue influence to get a permit for his pharmaceutical business.
Coroner: Fisherman drowned in Lake Murray
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The Saluda County coroner says a fisherman whose body was found in Lake Murray drowned.
St. Maarten to Hold Trial in Killing of SC Couple
A trial date has been set for three suspects accused of killing a couple from South Carolina who lived in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.
New Addition to Main Street's Development
Three buildings in the heart of Downtown Columbia are about to get a make-over.
Local Meetings Steaming Live Online
Here is something that is streaming live in Lexington County.
Price of Stamps Going Up
Hope you stocked up on forever stamps . Because if you didn't, you're about to pay more the next time you mail.
Cold Snap Threatens Budding Crops
We were lucky enough to have some unseasonably warm weather. Unfortunately, those temperatures have forced some local crops to bud early, a concern for some farmers with the impending cold snap.
Worker Killed in Fall into Machine in Williamston
WILLIAMSTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a worker has died after falling into a metal stamping machine at a plant in Anderson County. Investigators say the man was working on a machine around 9 a.m. Tuesday at Stanco Metal Products in Williamston when he lost his footing and fell into it.
Hacked Tax Returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The new chief at South Carolina's Department of Revenue says he's changing the agency's culture following the theft of millions of taxpayers' personal data.
Taxpayers Prepare Now, Despite IRS Filing Delay
As the IRS delays when it will process your 2012 tax returns, ABC Columbia News spoke to a local tax preparer to explain what the changes mean for you as you prepare to file.
