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.
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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.
Mental health focus of SC NAACP's King Day rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina civil rights leaders paused their celebration of Martin Luther King Day to watch President Barack Obama take the oath of office for his second term.
SC Powerball ticket worth $40K about to expire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Powerball ticket worth $40,000 and sold in Fort Mill is about to expire.
CFD Investigating Apartment Fire
Fire damages a midlands apartment complex.
SLED scheduled for on-side assessment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The public is getting a chance to weigh in during an accreditation of South Carolina's police agency.
Richland County plans gambling machine crackdown
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The amnesty period has run out for anyone owning a gambling machine in Richland County.
Children's Pajamas Recalled by CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Target is recalling children's pajamas due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards.
Lottery Tuition Rally at State House
Hundreds of technical college students from across South Carolina gathered on the State House steps Tuesday to rally for the Lottery Tuition Assistance program.
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GUN DAY-SOUTH CAROLINA
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of gun supporters are voting with their feet and wallets. A couple hundred people came Saturday to the South Carolina State House for a local rally as part of the national Guns Across America event. Thousands more attended a gun and knife show at Columbia's Jamil Temple.
