USC hosts 3rd annual Chinese Film Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting its third annual Chinese Film Festival with a focus on China's female filmmakers.
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Clemson biggest user of state airplanes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A review of records shows Clemson University has been the biggest user of state-owned aircraft in the past year.
Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
An armed suspect remains at large, accused of robbing a Columbia restaurant.
New Store Offers Outdoor Movie Experience
Some theater goers are getting a change of scenery in Columbia.
Upcoming Winter Weather Predictions
Want to get as far away from Winter as possible this year? Go West.
Oconee Coroner Says 2 Die in Fire Near Seneca
SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ The Oconee County coroner says a couple has died in a fire at their home near Seneca.
Santee Cooper retires units for first time
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's state-owned utility is retiring six of its units for the first time since it started generating electricity 70 years ago.
Absentee Voting Vs. Early Voting in SC
South Carolina is one of nearly 20 states that prohibits early voting. Voting absentee, where you can cast a ballot prior to Election Day, is allowed. So what's really the difference? We've got the facts to help you prepare for the polls.
Midway Menu: Is there a healthy option at the fair?
ABC Columbia News hit the Midway at the South Carolina State Fair to see if we could find any healthy food options.
Federal panel keeps Thurmond on SC Senate ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The son of late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond will stay on ballots as the Republican nominee for a South Carolina state Senate seat.
SC congressmen simulate F-35, budget cuts loom
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina congressmen are warning that the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is threatened by looming budget cuts that will slash both defense and domestic programs in January.
Driver Cited in Connection with Deadly Accident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man has died after being struck by a car in front of the post office on Assembly street.
SC Unemployment Drops Slightly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's unemployment rate has gone down by one half of a percentage point.
3 in SC die from West Nile virus
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — State health officials say three people have now died in South Carolina from the West Nile virus.
More arrests in shooting at Columbia restaurant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Columbia restaurant last month.
Richland County Teen Reported Missing for 2 Weeks
The Richland County Sheriff's Department needs your help in another missing persons case.
Man serving life in SC gets new trial in deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina appellate court has ordered a new trial for a man serving a life sentence for two murders.
Grim Anniversary for Midlands Family
There are still unanswered questions on a grim anniversary for one Midlands family.
Event Benefits Local Families Battling Homelessness
There was lots of food and music in the Capital City, and for a good cause.
Student Loan Debt Hits Record High
Student loan debt among college seniors has hit a record high.
Authorities Search for 2 Missing NC Teens in SC
Authorities are searching for two missing Catawba County high school students who left home for a party last weekend and haven't been heard from since.
Columbia Gets Famously Hot for New Years Celebrations
2012 celebrations were a huge success. City officials say they plan to make this year's event even bigger and better with a new location and new Grammy Award winning entertainment.
Episcopal Church says SC bishop abandoned church
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Diocese of South Carolina is ending its affiliation with the Episcopal Church after the national church said the South Carolina bishop has abandoned the national church.
Haley Forms Panel to Revamp Ethics Laws
Governor Nikki Haley signed a proclamation, comprised of civilians instead of elected officials, today naming the South Carolina Commission on Ethics Reform to work on plans to update South Carolina's ethics laws.
South Carolina Couple Appears on Dr. Phil Show for 'Baby Veronica' case.
A South Carolina couple, forced to give up their now 3 year old adoptive daughter, continues to fight to get her back after the state Supreme Court upheld a former ruling that custody should been given to the child's biological father.
