Boil Water Advisory Lifted in West Columbia
After a Boil Water Advisory was issued for some residents of West Columbia Thursday, officials have now lifted the restrictions.
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3 charged with murder in Sumter teen's 2011 death
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been charged in the 2011 shooting death of a 16-year-old in Sumter.
Charleston Deputy Hurt in Edisto Island Crash
EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County sheriff's deputy has been seriously injured in crash on Edisto Island The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash that happened at around 6 a.m. Friday.
Man hit and killed by train in Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man walking down the middle of train tracks has been struck and killed in Lexington.
World AIDS Day: Woman's Mistake Now Her Mission
One in four people living with HIV doesn't know it and could be spreading it to others. A Midlands woman knows very well about the disease and she's on a mission to make sure she educates and enlightens others.
Lawmaker Wants Election Director Replaced
Friday, Republican Nathan Ballentine issued a statement stating he believes Richland County Election Director Lillian McBride should be replaced.
6 Hospitalized Following Accident
Six people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a car hit a CMRTA bus on Gervais St.
Marshals Seeking Man Accused of Attempting to Burn Woman
US Marshals are looking for a man they say tried to set a woman on fire.
Shredding Recycling Event Saturday
You have a chance to protect your identity and get rid of some unwanted documents at the same time.
SC human trafficking task force schedules meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special group organized to fight human trafficking in South Carolina is meeting this week.
SC Democrats call for independent hacking probe
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation of South Carolina's hacked state tax returns and want tax credits for residents who have to deal with having their identities stolen.
USC holds holiday art sale to fund school artists
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Art Department is holding its annual holiday sale.
Columbia to stop using rat poison in storm drains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia will stop putting rat poison in its storm drains to deal with the rodents.
SC reports 1st flu death; cases already widespread
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials in South Carolina are reporting the first flu death of the season is in Barnwell County.
BMW chief talks about cars at USC business school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of BMW Manufacturing is scheduled to visit the University of South Carolina to discuss automotive manufacturing in the state.
Russian roulette game kills SC tattoo parlor owner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County coroner says a Columbia tattoo parlor owner shot himself in the head after asking two other people if they wanted to play Russian roulette.
SC unemployment agency sending bills for $542,000
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 400 nonprofits and local governments will receive bills totaling $542,000 after South Carolina's unemployment agency mistakenly undercharged employers for three quarters.
SC senators warned about rising Medicaid costs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency sent another warning to state senators that costs for the health insurance program will likely keep rising.
FBI warns of new real estate, rental scam in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning homeowners and prospective renters in South Carolina of a new scam.
Police: Train Hits Individual Walking along Tracks
Police are looking into a deadly accident along some train tracks in Lexington.
Holtz to Speak at USC's Winter Commencement
A legendary Gamecock football coach is returning to Columbia next month.
New Additions to Columbia NYE Party
Columbia is adding even more heat to its New Year's Eve party.
Election Debacle May Cost High Ranking Official Her Job
The Election Commission met Thursday night to discuss who has the authority to fire the executive director, among other issues looming over the election day debacle.
2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends Friday
Friday marks the end of hurricane season.
Company Adding 190 Jobs in Chesterfield County
CHERAW, S.C. (AP) _ An automotive parts maker is expanding its South Carolina operations and creating 190 new jobs.
