271 Provisional Ballots Approved in Richland Co.
Richland County election workers have until noon Friday to finish counting the more than 270 provisional votes that were approved earlier Friday morning.
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Authors speak on SC female pilot killed in action
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The co-authors of a book on the life and death of the first female pilot killed in action in U.S. history are scheduled to speak at Clemson University.
Man Back in Custody after Fleeing Police
A man is back in police custody after deputies say he escaped through a back door during questioning.
Former Winnsboro Police Officer Charged
A former Winnsboro Police officer is facing the law head on.
Drug Forum Shows Parents Harsh Reality of Drug Use
The numbers of drug use among teens is up overall in South Carolina, with prescription medications topping the list.
Scam Alert Via Phone/E-mail
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to its residents...that scammers are after your money.
4 Dead, 17 Hurt When Train Hits Texas Vets Parade
Authorities say four people are dead and 17 others are injured after a train slammed into a parade float headed to a West Texas event honoring wounded veterans.
Nursing Home Death
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) _ State health officials are criticizing an Easley nursing home where a woman died in last summer's heat.
Retired SC Trooper Kills Intruder at Bluffton Home
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a retired South Carolina trooper shot and killed a man who attacked him and forced his way into his home.
SC mayors visit DC to discuss sequestration
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Three South Carolina mayors are meeting with members of Congress to discuss how federal budget sequestration will hurt their cities.
No Answer on How Ballots Were Overlooked
Richland County Election Commission officials reconvened Thursday, to count more ballots found in a storage room.
State's 'Scrooges and Angels List' 2012
The first thing Secretary of State Mark Hammond, who spearheads the state's watchdog agency for charitable giving, wants you to do is "give smart" when donating to charitable organizations. He warns, not every group does what it says it will do with your money.
Newberry Co. Issues Scam Alert
Deputies in Newberry County want you to be on guard for scam artists.
Vista Lights Kicks off Thursday Night
Downtown Columbia is ready to kick off the holiday season Thursday night. That's during the annual Vista Lights celebration.
Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Deadly Hit and Run
Thursday, Sumter Police released a sketch of a woman who, they say, may be involved in a recent deadly hit and run.
Missing Kershaw Co Teen Back Home with Family
A Kershaw County family is back together.
Deputy: "Supsect beat victim about the head and body with weapon."
Thursday, Richland Couty Deputies arrested a man who, they say, broke into a home and beat the victim about the head and body with a gun.
Haley orders agencies to use state IT monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered her Cabinet agencies to use state-provided computer monitoring, as taxpayers' cost for responding to a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency continues to climb.
Mother finds alleged kidnapper at Sumter store
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a woman shopping at a convenience store in Sumter spotted the woman who tried to kidnap her son two days before.
Education board: Letter grades won't work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State education board members want to assure teachers they won't implement the Education Department's proposal to give teachers letter grades.
SC certifies most of its election results
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Election Commission has certified many of the results from this month's elections in South Carolina.
Richland County to resume vote count
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Council will resume counting votes after the South Carolina Supreme Court cleared the way.
Missing Newberry Co Man Found Safe
A bit of good news to pass along to you.
Sen Graham Vows to Block Nomination
President Barack Obama is defending U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, amid vows by Senate Republicans to block her nomination if she is chosen to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
SC Airport Recognized for Health Initiatives
When it comes to travel, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pumping with activity.
