Sheheen promoting his policy ideas in new book
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Camden Sen. Vincent Sheheen is touring the state to promote his book that lays out his ideas for improving South Carolina.
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Services Planned for Local School Board Member
Memorial services are planned today for Richland One School District board member Barbara Scott.
Former Norway Mayor Dies
Former Norway Mayor Jim Preacher died Sunday evening.
Deputies: Man Fired Shots Into Apartment Where Woman Was Sleeping
Richland County Deputies have arrested a man who, they say, fired shots into a woman's apartment while she was sleeping.
DHEC offers chance to weigh in on regulations
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's health and environmental department is offering the public a chance to comment on the agency's regulations.
High speed, 2-county chase wrecks 2 police cars
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a high-speed chase through two counties ended with two patrol cars and two other vehicles wrecked, but no serious injuries.
Researcher: Zombie fads peak when society unhappy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.
SC DMV lifting drivers' suspensions this week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is allowing drivers with certain types of suspended licenses to come in this week and apply for a new chance.
Possible Cure for HIV
Researchers at the Washington University school of medicine say they may be one step closer to finding a cure to take the sting out of HIV.
Preist Accusations
Priest facing allegations of sexual misconduct
Deadly Hunting Accident
Florida man shot and killed by fellow hunter
SCE&G to Start Tree Trimming Downtown
SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks.
Expanded war on wild hogs, coyotes has begun in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of South Carolina hunters are lining up to hunt wild hogs and coyotes after dark.
Mayor to host Gun Violence Prevention with Faith Community
Columbia Mayor to host Faith Community meeting on gun violence.
SC targets 7th graders for whooping cough vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina 7th graders will be forced to roll up their sleeves for a vaccine that will keep them in class and protect infants at home.
Did you Spring Forward: It's Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time went into effect Sunday at 2 a.m. Did you remember to spring forward?
SC workers receive raises outside budget process
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The budget proposal heading for debate on the South Carolina House floor provides pay raises only to maximum-security prison officers — something advocates of state employees call unfair and shortsighted.
SC bust seizes fake prescription drugs from India
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina and federal officials are holding a big stash of counterfeit prescription drugs seized at a Columbia warehouse as they try to remove pills that can be useless or dangerous.
Barbie Turns 54!
The Most popular doll in the world is celebrating her 54th birthday.
Intruder Shot
A man shot after breaking into home.
Suspected poisoning
A California man charged with poisoning girlfriend
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: Check Smoke Alarms
It's the weekend to spring ahead to daylight saving time. The official change: 2 a.m. local time Sunday. Fire officials say now is the time to check your smoke alarms.
City of Columbia to Hold April Leadership Summit
The City of Columbia is looking for leaders.
Food drive slated for hungry in 20 SC counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are handing out bags to shoppers at about 45 grocery stores in Columbia and Lexington in the hope that the items purchased will feed the hungry in central South Carolina.
Botany is focus of BioBlitz event in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Want to learn more about the plants growing around you?
