End of 2012 sees spike in SC highway deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina's highways has spiked at the end of 2012.
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Man Leads Cops on Chase Through Georgia, SC
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies are looking for a man they say led them on a chase through Georgia and South Carolina.
Family, Friends Go Online for Help to Find Missing Mother
As the search for a missing Midlands mother continues, her family and friends turn online for help.
Council Names Wilson To Take Over as Columbia City Manager
Columbia's city manager is stepping down.
Storms bring heavy rain but little damage to SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The same storm system that brought dozes of tornadoes to the Southeast on Christmas Day appears to have just brought rain and a little wind to South Carolina.
Christmas tree grinding offered in Columbia area
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Christmas trees can now go from being a beautiful holiday decoration to useful mulch.
Batesburg-Leesville to get domestic violence court
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is sending one of its attorneys to Batesburg-Leesville once a month to prosecute criminal domestic violence cases.
Moderate severe storm risk Wed. in parts of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service says there is a good chance of severe weather Wednesday in South Carolina.
Deputies: Career Criminal May Be in Hiding
The suspect wanted for forcing a man out of his car at gunpoint may be receiving help to hide from authorities. That's according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Kershaw County cracks down on traffic violators
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies are cracking down on dangerous and drunken drivers and it is making the county's roads safer.
Clemson Student's Turtle Project Takes Dark Twist
Clemson University student Nathan Weaver just wanted to put together a project to help figure out the best way to assist turtles in crossing the road.
Looming Deadline for Your Taxes
President Barack Obama returns from Hawaii Thursday morning, and he and congressional leaders have yet to agree on how to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff next week that could rattle a recovering, but-still-fragile economy.
Ex-President George H.W. Bush in Intensive Care
Former President George H.W. Bush remained in guarded condition overnight in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital after a day marked by what his spokesman called ``a series of setbacks including persistent fever.''
Former soldier provides legal help for other vets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A military veteran studying law at the University of South Carolina is looking for other veterans willing to help their fellow brothers and sisters in arms.
Thief takes bronze cemetery vases to sell as scrap
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ A York County man is accused of stealing 39 vases from a cemetery where many veterans are buried, then selling the metal for scrap.
SC Army National Guardsmen home for the holidays
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — More than 800 soldiers from South Carolina are returning home for Christmas after a year-long deployment to Kuwait.
Day After Christmas Shopping
Retail experts say the day after Christmas is one of the five busiest shopping days of the year, and that includes, Christmas cash, gift cards, and taking back what you got for what you really want.
Search for Missing Mother Moves to Orangeburg Co.
There is new information in the search for a missing Midlands mother.
SC police search for suspects after shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities are searching for suspects following an armed robbery and shooting in one of Columbia's most popular entertainment districts.
US Airways Waiving Fee for Flight Changes
US Airways is waiving the change fee for customers who must alter their flights due to severe Christmas weather.
SC Twins Celebrating 100th Birthday
Twin sisters in South Carolina's Upstate are celebrating their 100th birthday this week.
Columbia Officials Repeal Boil Water Advisory
Some Columbia residents will no longer have to boil their water before cooking or drinking.
Passenger Killed in Christmas Eve Crash
A crash in Orangeburg County takes the life of a passenger on Christmas Eve. That's according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Ice Skating Rink Open after Christmas Break
If you're looking for a family-friendly activity during your holiday vacation, head to Downtown Columbia.
Obama Cuts Vacation Short as 'Fiscal Cliff' Looms
President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii, planning to leave for Washington on Wednesday evening as he and lawmakers consider how to prevent the economy from going over the so-called fiscal cliff.
