SC Ag Dept focusing on food safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials have hired someone to keep an eye on food safety across the state.
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Two SC Officers Wounded After a Shooting Standoff
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County sheriff's deputies say two officers and a suspect have been wounded in a shooting after a standoff in Greer.
Consumer Minute: Fall Fire Safety
As we hit the cooler months, it's a good time to remind families about the most common causes of fires in the home and how to avoid them.
Victim: "They were such lonely days for me."
A former bullying victim who travels the Southeast to speak out about the issue, stopped in Columbia today to speak to USC students.
Deputies: Woman Shot by Husband
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in Northeast Richland County. Deputies say the victim was shot multiple times in the chest.
Columbia hosting walk against domestic violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia is stepping out to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Clemson wants ban on all tobacco on campus by 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University wants to ban use of any tobacco products on campus in two years.
Peatsy Hollings, Wife of Sen. Fritz Hollings, Dies at 77
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Peatsy Hollings, the wife of former South Carolina U.S. Sen. Ernest ``Fritz'' Hollings, has died of complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Columbia to Install New Bike Corrals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia plans to install four new bike corrals in downtown.
Man found drowned in Lake Marion
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County authorities say a Eutawville man has been found drowned in Lake Marion.
Space Shuttle Takes Final Journey
It has traveled into orbit and back to earth, and on Sunday morning, the Space Shuttle Endeavor made its final journey, but this time, it traveled through the streets of California to its new home.
Man Cooked to Death At Tuna Factory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities say a 62-year-old employee of Bumble Bee Food was found cooked to death at the Southern California seafood plant. The Whittier Daily News reports that Jose Melena was found Thursday morning just before 7:30 a.m.…
Man gets life for abusing, killing 2-year-old son
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his 2-year-old son and encasing his body in concrete.
South Carolina drops in AP Poll after loss
After a heart-breaking loss to the LSU Tigers Saturday in Baton Rouge, the Gamecocks have fallen out of the AP Top 5 one week after they were ranked No. 3 in the poll.
Officials gather from across SC to discuss water
South Carolina's water resources, or the lack of them, are the topic of discussion this week at a conference being attended by political leaders and scientists and those who oversee water supplies.
Walking to bring awareness against suicides
People from across the Midlands will be gathering at the Columbia Riverfront Park Sunday afternoon to walk in support of prevention and awareness against suicide.
Speaker cuts short talk because of rude student
A speaker who regularly warns teens about the dangers of drinking and driving cut short her speech at a Summerville high school because she felt the students were disrespecting her.
1st grade student killed near Columbia school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A first-grade student at a Columbia elementary school has been struck and killed by a pickup truck near the school.
State Museum holds fall party
The South Carolina State Museum is holding its annual fall party Saturday.
Man arrested in connection with park shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with a Soccer Complex shooting that took place Tuesday.
More than 1,100 participants at Walk Against Domestic Violence
More than a thousand people turned out to Saturday's Walk Against Domestic Violence in Columbia.
Manning lawyer and SC Senate candidate reprimanded
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Manning attorney running for a state Senate seat has been reprimanded by the South Carolina Supreme Court.
14-Year-Old Boy Charged in Sex Abuse Case
WOODRUFF, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after abusing the 8-year-old sister of a friend.
Easley woman ran over by her own car outside home
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 34-year-old woman has been run over and killed by her own vehicle outside her Easley home.
New Free Program Teaches Kids How to E.S.C.A.P.E
The Columbia Police Department is launching a new program they hope will teach kids and their parents to stay a step ahead of would be attackers, and how to defend themselves if necessary.
