Man charged in Aiken store parking lot killing
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with a shooting death in a car in the parking lot of an Aiken convenience store.
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Captain: "It was an honor to be a part of that scene that day."
Thursday, Columbia firefighters were honored for saving two children after their home caught on fire with them trapped inside.
SC's Lesson from CT: Address Mental Illness
The amount of sadness and grief is hard to quantify for those in Connecticut and here at home. However, experts say the reported root cause of the tragedy, mental illness, isn't going away anytime soon.
SC proposal would let teachers have guns on campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Proposed South Carolina legislation would let public school employees with concealed weapons permits carry guns on school grounds.
Judge: Evidence can be used against SC man
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bullets seized at the home of a man accused in the disappearance of a Columbia teen can be used against him on a separate federal charge.
Two children from Chesterfield County found safe
An Amber Alert has been cancelled for two children who were missing from Chesterfield County.
Man charged in death of missing West Columbia man
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies have charged a man with killing a West Columbia man who's been missing since last Christmas.
June 29, 2012 was SC's hottest day on record
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If it felt hotter than normal in South Carolina this summer, officials have the number to prove that it was.
Boil Water Advisory
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for part of Devine St. in Columbia, including two restaurants.
Man gets 25 years in Greenwood shooting death
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ A Greenwood man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the shooting death of another man last year.
Evidence against Grant stands, trial date set
Freddie Grant's attorney wanted evidence found at Grant's home, which authorities claim links him to the disappearance of Gabbie Swainson, suppressed. A federal judge felt differently.
Elections Director Lillian McBride says she has not resigned
Despite reports, Elections Director Lillian McBride has issued a statement saying she has not submitted a resignation.
Richland County elections board chairwoman resigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairwoman of the Richland County elections board has announced her resignation and says the woman who ran the problem-plagued 2012 election should step down, too.
Gas Prices Drop Again
Gas Prices in the Midlands are nearing $2.90 per gallon. Down nearly 5 cents over the last week.
President Obama Launches Team to Tackle Gun Violence
President Barack Obama is asking a team led by Vice President Joe Biden to offer ``concrete proposals'' to curb gun violence no later than January, in the aftermath of the horrific massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.
SC electors cast state's 9 votes for Romney, Ryan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has cast its nine electoral votes for the Republican presidential ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.
SC authorities identify Georgia victim at store
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Aiken County authorities have released the name of a Georgia man killed in a shooting at a convenience store over the weekend.
Columbia Police Involved in Pursuit with Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police said its officers were involved in a high-speed pursuit with a suspect Tuesday night.
Freddie Grant In Court Today
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man charged in the disappearance of a Columbia teenager is expected to appear in federal court.
SC authorities identify Georgia victim at store
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Aiken County authorities have released the name of a Georgia man killed in a shooting at a convenience store over the weekend.
17-year-old arrested with weapons at Easley school
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) _ A 17-year-old student has been arrested after officials found a host of weapons in his car at Easley High School.
Crum: Election Commission Needs New Director
Liz Crum, former Chairperson of the Richland County Board of Elections and Voter Registration, resigned Tuesday.
Counselor: 'You get through it.'
The holidays can be a tough time for people who have lost loved ones. A tragedy like an elementary school shooting compounds the trauma and grief. But as one licensed professional counselor explains, children and adults in the Midlands can overcome, saying, 'You don't get over it, you get through it.'
Police: Woman Turns in Forged Diploma to Police
Columbia Police have arrested a woman and charged her with forgery after they say she turned in a fake diploma with her employment application to Columbia Police.
SC high school lab evacuated after grenade found
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County high school was evacuated after a training grenade was found inside a science laboratory.
