High School Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery of Student
A Midlands High School teacher has been arrested and is facing Sexual Battery Charges. The Teacher is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student.
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Time Warner Job Fair for New Hires
Time Warner Cable, the largest cable provider in South Carolina and the second largest in the country, has scheduled a job fair to fill some 700 new positions at its West Columbia plant which, officials say, equates to a huge economic boost to the Midlands.
SC House leaders present 2013 priorities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Reforming state ethics and elections laws and better security for taxpayers' personal information are top priorities for both Republicans and Democrats in the South Carolina House.
Name released of woman stabbed in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a woman deputies say was stabbed to death by her boyfriend, put into a plastic container and taken to the parking lot of a Columbia McDonald's restaurant.
Judge OKs agreement in death of SC student
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has approved a settlement giving $175,000 to the family of a Carolina Forest High School student shot and killed by a school police officer in 2009.
Judge dismisses SC sweepstakes lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging authorities' rights to raid a Sumter Internet sweepstakes cafe.
Midlands Couple Arrested for Inadequate Care of Child
A Columbia couple is behind bars accused of not adequately feeding a 12-year-old child in their care.
Memorial to Honor Fallen SC Guard Soldiers
Some of South Carolina's bravest will be honored for their ultimate sacrifice.
2012 Tax Returns Possibly Delayed
There's no word yet if your tax refunds will be delayed this year because of the last-minute deal on the Fiscal Cliff.
Subaru Recalls Nearly 634,000 Cars and SUVs
Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.
7 Injured as SUV, School Bus Collide in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ Seven people, including four students, were taken to the hospital when an SUV collided with a school bus in Georgetown.
McBride Resigns from County Election Commission
Thursday, now-former Executive Director of the Richland County Elections Director, Lillian McBride resigned.
Midlands Talent Sought for Opening Act
Christian Hip Hop Artist LeCrae's Gravity Tour stops through the Capitol City in February. However, he's giving Midlands talent a chance to be the opening act via auditions set to take place this month. Not all ministry leaders, though, give this genre of music their blessing.
13 Yr. Old Home Alone During Break-in
A 13 year old in Irmo got quite a scare Thursday afternoon.
Rice, Scott slated to take new roles in Congress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's newest U.S. House member is getting ready to take his seat, along with the state's new U.S. senator.
SC insurance agency extending service hours
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The S.C. Department of Insurance is extending its customer service hours.
SC man dies in brawl with ex-wife and her family
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington County deputies are investigating the death of a man killed after he and several other people got in a fight with his ex-wife and a half-dozen of her family members.
SC governor's husband to deploy to Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's husband, Michael, is deploying to Afghanistan with a South Carolina Army National Guard unit.
Woman stabbed, then taken to Columbia McDonald's
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a man called Richland County deputies after stabbing his girlfriend to death, putting her body in a plastic container and bringing her to the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant in Columbia.
APNewsBreak: Special election for Scott's seat set
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated as Tim Scott becomes South Carolina's next senator.
Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More people died on South Carolina roads in 2012 than the previous year, the second year in a row the state saw a year-over-year increase. The Highway Patrol's preliminary reports show 833 deaths on state highways and roads last year, compared with 827 deaths in 2011.
Salt waste plant at SRS years behind schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A plant to help clean up waste at a former nuclear facility in South Carolina is years past its completion deadline and millions of dollars over budget.
Suspects Identified in Orangeburg County Armed Robbery
Investigators are one step closer to shutting the book on an armed robbery case in Orangeburg County.
Water Line Break Prompts Boil Water Advisory
Some Midlands residents will have to take an extra step to use their water.
Letter Informing SC Residents of Cyber Attack
It's not the piece of mail you want showing up in your mailbox, but some South Carolinians have received a letter from the state's Department of Revenue.
