Columbia Police: Two allegedly Robbed in Vista
Columbia police say they are investigating reports that two people were robbed in the Vista and one of them suffered a gunshot wound.
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South Carolina's unemployment rate drops to 8.3
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has dropped for the fourth straight month.
Man wanted for shooting at Kershaw County deputies
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County deputies are looking for a man who shot at officers trying to arrest him during a traffic stop.
Taxpayers' deadline for Experian sign-up extended
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina taxpayers have three more months to sign up for a state-paid credit monitoring service following a massive security breach at the Revenue Department.
800 soldiers returning to SC from Kuwait
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 800 National Guard soldiers are returning to South Carolina after a year of training and deployment to Kuwait.
On-duty Columbia police officer charged with DUI
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an on-duty Columbia police officer was drunk when he crashed his patrol car while driving to an emergency call.
3 men arrested in Sumter shooting death
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Three men have been arrested in the shooting death of a man in Sumter earlier this year.
Son comes home for Christmas, kills mom, then self
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a man coming home for Christmas killed his mother in her Summerville home, then drove away and killed himself.
Lawmakers Call for McBride Resignation, Director Refuses
The majority of members of the Richland County Legislative Delegation want Lillian McBride out.
Mental Illness Focus Since Shooting
As one mental health agency tells ABC Columbia News, people are talking more about mental illness. However, calls from concerned parents have taken focus on the issue to a new level.
On Duty Columbia Police Officer Arrested
A Columbia Police officer finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
NAACP King Day in Columbia focus on mental health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina NAACP says the King Day at the Dome observance in Columbia will focus on mental health issues.
SC holds silent moment for school shooting victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is asking South Carolina residents to observe a moment of silence Friday morning to honor the memory of the victims of last week's school shooting in Connecticut.
SC State trustees solve chairman dispute
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees say they have resolved the dispute over who is chairman of the board.
Haley: Boost mental health, not gun control laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school should prompt discussions about mental health treatment, not anti-gun laws.
SC Gov Haley unveils $6.3 billion budget proposal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's proposed budget would spend more money on computer security and law enforcement.
SC lawmaker tries again to reform FOI law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker is trying again to strengthen South Carolina's public records laws.
SC gets $2.4M bonus for improving Medicaid access
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has been rewarded for enrolling more eligible children in Medicaid services.
Columbia mayor to hand out toys to 250 needy kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thanks to generous people, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be making Christmas brighter for more than 250 children.
SC councilman to give update on lead cleanup
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia city councilman is giving an update on efforts to clean up lead contamination in a downtown neighborhood.
Suspect Escapes Authorities after Deputy-Involved Shooting
Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly fired multiple shots at Kershaw County deputies Thursday evening.
Going out with a Bang
We may be saying goodbye to life as we know it Friday.
GM Recalls Pickup Trucks to Fix Problem with Hoods
General Motors is recalling nearly 119,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the hoods can fly open unexpectedly and block the driver's vision.
South Carolina to Fall Silent for Victims
South Carolina will go quiet Friday morning.
Web Sites to Go Dark Friday for Sandy Hook Victims
Some major web sites will go dark for one minute Friday at 9:30 a.m. Eastern as a national moment of silence for the victims of last week's Connecticut school shooting.
