Evidence against Grant stands, trial date set
Freddie Grant's attorney wanted evidence found at Grant's home, which authorities claim links him to the disappearance of Gabbie Swainson, suppressed. A federal judge felt differently.
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Elections Director Lillian McBride says she has not resigned
Despite reports, Elections Director Lillian McBride has issued a statement saying she has not submitted a resignation.
Richland County elections board chairwoman resigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairwoman of the Richland County elections board has announced her resignation and says the woman who ran the problem-plagued 2012 election should step down, too.
Gas Prices Drop Again
Gas Prices in the Midlands are nearing $2.90 per gallon. Down nearly 5 cents over the last week.
President Obama Launches Team to Tackle Gun Violence
President Barack Obama is asking a team led by Vice President Joe Biden to offer ``concrete proposals'' to curb gun violence no later than January, in the aftermath of the horrific massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.
SC electors cast state's 9 votes for Romney, Ryan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has cast its nine electoral votes for the Republican presidential ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.
SC authorities identify Georgia victim at store
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Aiken County authorities have released the name of a Georgia man killed in a shooting at a convenience store over the weekend.
Columbia Police Involved in Pursuit with Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police said its officers were involved in a high-speed pursuit with a suspect Tuesday night.
Freddie Grant In Court Today
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man charged in the disappearance of a Columbia teenager is expected to appear in federal court.
SC authorities identify Georgia victim at store
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Aiken County authorities have released the name of a Georgia man killed in a shooting at a convenience store over the weekend.
17-year-old arrested with weapons at Easley school
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) _ A 17-year-old student has been arrested after officials found a host of weapons in his car at Easley High School.
Crum: Election Commission Needs New Director
Liz Crum, former Chairperson of the Richland County Board of Elections and Voter Registration, resigned Tuesday.
Counselor: 'You get through it.'
The holidays can be a tough time for people who have lost loved ones. A tragedy like an elementary school shooting compounds the trauma and grief. But as one licensed professional counselor explains, children and adults in the Midlands can overcome, saying, 'You don't get over it, you get through it.'
Police: Woman Turns in Forged Diploma to Police
Columbia Police have arrested a woman and charged her with forgery after they say she turned in a fake diploma with her employment application to Columbia Police.
SC high school lab evacuated after grenade found
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County high school was evacuated after a training grenade was found inside a science laboratory.
Drought conditions deepen throughout the Carolinas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Conditions are dry across the Carolinas, and there may not be much relief in sight.
Former KKK member to speak at Spartanburg church
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A former leader in the Ku Klux Klan is coming to Spartanburg to give a message of racial reconciliation.
Threat causes evacuation of Myrtle Beach High
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say Myrtle Beach High School was evacuated for about four hours after a threat was found written on a bathroom wall.
Election Commission Official Steps Down, Urges Director to do Same
The Chair of the Richland County Election Commission stepped down during a meeting Monday night.
Holtz: "There's a sense of pride here that wasn't here in 1999."
Monday, Coach Lou Holtz addressed USC graduates.
SC Governor's Mansion supervisor killed in wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two people were killed after a driver fleeing Cayce police ran a red light and caused an early morning crash.
Man gets 14 years in fraud involving severed hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 58-year-old ringleader of an insurance scheme that involved cutting off the hand of a mentally disabled man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Haley selects Tim Scott to replace DeMint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has announced that Rep. Tim Scott will serve as the replacement for U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint.
Mountain howitzer back on rampart at Fort Sumter
FORT SUMTER NATIONAL MONUMENT, S.C. (AP) — A gun like those used by Confederates in the final months defending Fort Sumter is again back on the ramparts of the Charleston fort.
President Speaks to the Hearts of Newtown Residents
President Barack Obama met with families affected by the mass shooting at a Connecticut Elementary school Friday. Telling the close knit community, " you are not alone in your grief."
