Columbia police chief to retire, reapply for job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's top cop says he is retiring but plans to try to return to the job.
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Senate Passes 'Cliff' Deal, House to Vote
Two hours after a midnight deadline for action, the Senate passed legislation early New Year's Day to avert the so-called fiscal cliff with an overwhelming vote of 89-8.
SC attorney general: Public records have limits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor says he supports the public's right to know what its government is doing. But he draws the line when releasing information might jeopardize a criminal investigation.
Happy New Year!
From all of us at ABC Columbia, we wish you, your family, your friends, and all you love and care about a very prosperous and happy 2015! We look forward to continuing serving you LIVE from Main and Gervais!
Flu season begins with a vengeance
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Health officials say flu season is early this year and the Carolinians are feeling the pain.
SC man arrested in murder of still-missing woman
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man is under arrest for the murder of a woman missing for more than a week.
Ex-Columbia councilman gives up SC law license
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Columbia city councilman who served prison time for tax evasion has permanently surrendered his South Carolina law license.
Biden, McConnell Close In on Last-Minute Deal
Congressional and White House negotiators are closing in on a deal to avert across-the-board tax hikes and spending cuts that take effect at midnight, as the nation teeters on the edge of the so-called fiscal cliff.
Ruben Santiago to serve as interim chief
City of Columbia officials have announced that Deputy Chief Ruben Santiago will serve as interim police chief, following what outgoing Chief Randy Scott hopes is his temporary retirement.
SLED probing defacement of SC agency website
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police are investigating the defacement of a South Carolina state agency website.
Bill would exempt SC-made guns from federal rules
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Proposed legislation would exempt weapons made in South Carolina from federal regulations.
Apartment Fire Displaces Several Families
Several families are bringing in a new year without a place to call home following an Apartment fire early Sunday morning.
Famously Hot New Year's Set Up begins
In just a few hours Main Street will be packed with hundreds ready to ring in a new year!
Richland County Home Invasion
Richland County Sheriff's are looking for an unidentified suspect who is accused of kicking in the door of an area home and shooting a man inside.
Fiscal Cliff Talks Hit 'Major Setback'
With less than two days remaining for Congress to reach a budget agreement that would avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," ABC News has learned that negotiations have reached a "major setback."
Man found dead in Kershaw house fire
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) — A 34-year-old Kershaw man has died in a fire that destroyed his home.
As Fiscal Cliff Nears, All Eyes Turn to the Senate
A fiscal-cliff fix went nowhere in the House. Now, the Senate will take its turn.
A by-the-numbers look at the state's bus fleet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent Mick Zais announced Thursday that school districts are receiving 342 new school buses to replace models up to 28 years old. They cost $82,030 each, for a total cost of $28.1 million:
Suspected Thief Arrested
A Lexington County man is behind bars accused of stealing more than 45 thousand dollars worth of equipment from an area warehouse.
Deadly Shooting
Richland County Sheriff's continue to investigate early morning deadly shooting.
President Still Hopeful in Final Days Before ‘Cliff’
Three days remain for Congress to pass a federal budget agreement that would avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” and today President Obama said he believes the House and Senate leadership can squeak out a deal in time.
Emancipation Proclamation at 150: SC pays tribute
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ This New Year's as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, one observance will be held on the South Carolina coast where the reading has special resonance.
Myrtle Beach Police Remember Officer Slain in 2002
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Myrtle Beach police are remembering a fellow officer killed in the line of duty a decade ago. A public service is happening Friday at a memorial stone dedicated to Joe McGarry outside the police department.
Suspect Charged with Murder in case of Missing Midlands Mom
Deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a missing Midlands mother.
End of 2012 sees spike in SC highway deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people killed on South Carolina's highways has spiked at the end of 2012.
