Midlands Teacher Facing Second Charge
A Midlands High School teacher is facing a second charge of sexual battery with a student.
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Boil Water Advisory for Kittiwake Drive and Harrington Court
The City of West Columbia issued a boil water advisory for the residents in that area, asking customers to boil their water for at least one minute when service is restored.
SC attorney general faces public records lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A freelance journalist from Newberry has sued South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, saying he has intentionally withheld public records she requested in the fight over entertainer James Brown's estate.
Time Warner adding 650 jobs in Lexington County
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time Warner Cable is expanding its operations in Lexington County, investing $24 million that's expected to create almost 650 new jobs during the next year.
Richland County elections director to resign
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SC to allow hunting without a license for weekend
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SC National Guard schedules Timmonsville memorial
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Two Fires at SC Department of Corrections Investigated
Columbia fire officials are still trying to figure out what sparked two blazes on the grounds of the South Carolina Department of corrections Sunday evening.
Women Shot at Leaving Area Club
A night of partying erupts into gunfire outside an area night club.
Seneca Murder Suicide
(WOLO)COLUMBIA S.C. A man and a woman were found dead outside their Seneca home. Authorities say 50 year old James Foxx Shot and killed his 58 year old girlfriend Gwendolyn Hiott. Hoitt bleed to death after being shot in the…
IT manager: SC didn't pay attention to security
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former director of computer security for the South Carolina Department of Revenue says the security of taxpayer information didn't get the attention it deserved at the agency.
One dead in Sumter County crash
One person is dead after a deadly wreck in Sumter County.
Cayce Police Guns Stolen
Cayce police are searching for two guns stolen from a patrol car parked in front of a police chief's home.
Man Accused of Using Machete In Attempted Murder
Richland County Sheriff's say a fight between two men turned violent early Saturday morning sending one man to the hospital and another to jail.
South Carolina's Oldest Resident Dies
A 114 year old South Carolina resident dies.
Army major pleads guilty to accepting gratuities
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Army major has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in gratuities from contractors while he was in Iraq.
Columbia Officials Lift Boil Water Advisory
Some Columbia residents no longer have to take an extra step to use the water inside their homes.
Traffic Detour in Newberry County
Drivers, you may encounter a road block in Newberry County next week.
Local Residents Ready to Take the Plunge
You may call it crazy because it's the middle of winter, but others can't wait to take a dip in Lake Carolina Saturday morning.
GM Recalling Nearly 55,000 Vehicles
GM is recalling nearly 55,000 SUVs, trucks and vans because of a problem that could cause the vehicle to roll away while parked.
SC Episcopal Diocese Files Lawsuit Over Property
ST. GEORGE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials of the Diocese of South Carolina have filed a lawsuit against The Episcopal Church, saying it needs to protect its property from the national body.
Police: "Because she's a teacher, it's a crime."
Friday afternoon 34 year old Kinsley Wentzky, an English teacher at Dreher High School, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery with a Student.
Midlands Apartment Fire Displaces 17
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a massive fire at a Columbia apartment complex.
High School Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery of Student
A Midlands High School teacher has been arrested and is facing Sexual Battery Charges. The Teacher is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student.
Time Warner Job Fair for New Hires
Time Warner Cable, the largest cable provider in South Carolina and the second largest in the country, has scheduled a job fair to fill some 700 new positions at its West Columbia plant which, officials say, equates to a huge economic boost to the Midlands.
