Report: Election machines retrofit would cost $17M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An audit of the state Elections Commission shows it would cost more than $17 million to retrofit South Carolina's existing electronic voting machines to produce a paper trail.
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Myrtle Beach salon caters to clients with lice
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach parents dealing with their children's head lice now have an alternative to medicated shampoo and late nights with a fine-toothed comb.
States that let veterans pay in-state tuition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least 19 states already allow veterans to pay in-state tuition, either through state law or by college policy:
Tougher Gun Laws Getting Less Support
While a majority of Americans still want tougher laws on guns some say the lack of action by Congress is causing the push for new laws to fall on deaf ears.
Toddler Dies in GA after Being Mauled by 7 Dogs
Police in coastal Georgia say a toddler has died after being attacked by seven dogs.
SC Inmate Captured After Mistaken Release
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have captured a 19-year-old attempted murder suspect who was mistakenly released from a state prison in Columbia before he had served his whole sentence.
Chuck Looking for Forever Home
This feline is ready to wander into his new forever home.
Carolina Cup Preview in Camden
The 81st annual Carolina Cup is Saturday. Ahead of the race, ABC Columbia takes you behind the scenes to see how the horses are trained.
SC inmate captured after mistaken release
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have captured a 19-year-old attempted murder suspect who was mistakenly released from a state prison in Columbia before he had served his whole sentence.
USDA Says SC Faces Uphill Battle to Change SNAP
The ongoing debate over food stamp restrictions in South Carolina gets more heated as the federal government speaks out about the future of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Trial date set for Irmo man accused of killing 2
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Irmo man accused of killing his wife and a business associate last year will go on trial next month.
Bills would allow in-state SC tuition for veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators want to make it easier for veterans to go to college in South Carolina by paying tuition at in-state rates.
A rally for Special Olympics
Hundreds of Special Olympic athletes and their friends and families held a rally Tuesday at the State House.
Ex-coach up for parole in SC on child sex charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former youth basketball coach in Columbia who is spending 35 years in prison for molesting more than a dozen boys is preparing for another parole hearing.
Kershaw County firm to pay $500K pollution penalty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Kershaw County chemical company has reached a $500,000 settlement with the federal government over pollution claims.
City Hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Get ready for an egg-citing time. Columbia’s First Family will host the Let’s Move! Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. at Drew Park.
Ex-SC cop charged with destroying murder evidence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina police officer has been arrested on charges he destroyed evidence related to a decades-old murder case.
USDA expanding program to fight rural poverty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding a program intended to reduce poverty and improve life in rural areas through better access to federal money.
Same Sex Marriage Takes Center Stage at State House
It's a highly debated topic that has people on both sides waiting to see what the highest court will decide. Will same sex couples have the same rights and protection under the constitution.
Deputies: 9-Year-Old Fabricates Suspicious Man Report
A nine-year-old girl is accused of making up a story about a suspicious man, who supposedly chased her to a neighbor's house, after getting off the school bus.
Drivers May Encounter Detours at Railroad Crossings
Some drivers may be re-routed Wednesday when going through Columbia.
Man Found Shot to Death in Parents' Abbeville Yard
ABBEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man found in his parents' front yard in Abbeville.
StrikeForce Initiative to Assist Impoverished Areas
The United States Department of Agriculture wants to give farmers, food producers and other businesses equal and easier access to money available from the federal government, and it is looking to a new initiative to assist.
Councilman Raises Questions About Sales Tax Spending
A Richland County Councilman is calling into question the actions of the company managing CMRTA when it comes to the Penny Sales Tax.
Suspects Sought in High School Burglary
Deputies are looking for two suspects they say stole more than $10,000 worth of electronics from a Midlands high school.
