Business Leaders Ignite a City Celebration
Columbia is growing and expanding and some of the business leaders responsible for that growth say they're just getting started.
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Man Indicted in Chester County Death
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ The Chester County grand jury has indicted a Richburg man in the July shooting death of another man.
Losing candidate protests Lowcountry Senate race
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A Republican challenger for a Lowcountry state Senate seat won by incumbent Democrat Clementa Pinckney is contesting this month's election.
Officials Get to Work to Finish Counting Ballots
Wednesday, Richland County officials resumed counting ballots after nearly a week long court system battle between the Democratic and Republican parties.
Haley Issues Executive Order in Hacking Incident
Governor Nikki Haley announced Wednesday that she is instructing all cabinet agencies to strengthen their approach to cyber security. She has instituted a one-two cyber security punch to fight back, in the midst of a statewide hacking incident that exposed millions of South Carolinians' tax returns and personal information.
Haley picks new chief for SC Insurance Department
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has picked a new chief of South Carolina's Department of Insurance.
SC agency directors, college presidents get raises
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina legislative panel has approved giving state agency directors and college presidents their first state-provided raise in five years.
SC man gets 4 years in racially motivated attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 24-year-old Johnsonville man has been ordered to spend four years in prison for a racially motivated attack against a black teenager.
APNewsBreak: SC high court orders ballots returned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court has ordered state police to return ballots and voting machines to Richland County officials so that they can be tallied.
Justices deny appeal over SC religious classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal over a South Carolina program that allows high school students to earn elective credit toward graduation through off-campus religious courses.
Man serving life for killing daughter appeals case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for a man serving a life sentence for raping and killing his 12-year-old daughter say the conviction should be tossed because a trial judge didn't let jurors hear statements from another man.
More SC schools receive top rating on report cards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of South Carolina public schools and districts receiving "excellent" or "good" ratings increased significantly this year.
Police Search for Suspect in Near Child Abduction
One mother's quick reaction saves her toddler from a near abduction outside a Sumter home.
Deputies: Armed Robbery Suspects Have Lengthy Backgrounds
Two men with extensive criminal records are arrested for the armed robbery of a Lugoff convenience store.
Webinars Offer Help to Protect Personal Information
When it comes to your personal information, this latest cyber attack in South Carolina can leave consumers feeling vulnerable.
Taking a Risk on Business Ideas
Some local students are taking a chance and putting their ideas out there.
Battle Over Your Ballots Continues
It's been 7 days since many of you cast your ballots, but for residents in the 75th district, the outcome of that election remains up in the air.
SC Man Facing 20 years in $90M Ponzi Case
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A man accused of masterminding a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme will soon learn his fate. Ronnie Gene Wilson is being sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Greenville. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud in July and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Former Camden city attorney takes plea deal
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the city attorney in Camden has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge for dropping criminal charges in exchange for donations to the city police department's drug fund.
SC Supreme Court Orders Ballots Returned
Tuesday afternoon the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled to have ballots and voting machines returned to Richland County officials in order to be counted.
SC legislators postpone hearing on election mess
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State lawmakers have postponed a hearing to question Richland County voting officials about Election Day problems that included broken machines and hours-long lines that led some voters to abandon the polls altogether.
Setzler to lead Senate Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — West Columbia Sen. Nikki Setzler has been named to lead Democrats in the South Carolina Senate.
SC Fraud Detection & Prevention Summit
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis hosted a symposium Tuesday to help local and state officials, along with industry professionals, share strategies on safeguarding public information. This, in the midst of a statewide government security breach affecting millions of South Carolinians.
SC treasurer, inspector general discussing fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is holding a symposium on fraud detection and prevention in government programs.
Dems agree to drop recount request
State Democrats have dropped their request that votes in Richland County be recounted.
