Attempts to Make Your Fair Visit Safe
You can expect plenty of food, fun and entertainment at this year's South Carolina State Fair, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure your time spent there is safe.
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Registration Deadline for Walk Against Domestic Violence
You have a chance to make a difference by taking a stand against a growing crime right here in the Midlands.
Water Maintenance Could Cause Service Disruption
Some Columbia residents could have issues with their water service over the next couple months.
String Cheese Recalled for Possible Choking Hazard
A fun snack inside your fridge could translate into a potential health risk.
DMV expands program for new drivers to be tested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding a program that allows driving instructors to give both written and road skills tests to new drivers.
Behind the Scenes of the 2012 South Carolina State Fair
The 2012 South Carolina State Fair kicks off Wednesday. ABC Columbia got a behind the scenes look at last minute preparations on Tuesday.
Army Dad Surprises Daughter at School
A homecoming fit for a soldier and the daughter who never saw it coming takes place at a Northeast Columbia elementary school, and it's all caught on camera.
SC Woman Gets 27 Years in 3-Year-Old's Scalding Death
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ A 24-year-old Florence woman has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after admitting she killed her 3-year-old cousin by pouring pots of scalding water down her pants after she urinated on herself during potty training.
Ocean adventurer speaking at Clemson University
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A man who has spent decades exploring the remote corners of the globe is sharing his story at Clemson University.
Sandusky Sentenced to at Least 30 Years
BELLEFONTE, PA (WOLO) -- Convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars.
Groups Push for Rep. Harrell Expenses Investigation
Groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum want the state's top prosecutor to investigate House Speaker Bobby Harrell's spending.
DMV offers New Driving test
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding a program that allows driving instructors to give both written and road skills tests to new drivers.
USC hosts AP exhibit of US presidential photos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new display is offering an inside view of the lives of America's presidents as the 2012 election campaign comes to a close.
Trial begins in case of child buried in concrete
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — The trial is getting under way this week in the case of a South Carolina man charged with killing his young son and then putting the body in a trash can filled with 400 pounds of concrete.
Plenty of arrests after SCarolina football game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police reported 41 arrests in one of the city's bar districts after Saturday's football game, but no major incidents.
Blood Donations Needed All Year
The seasons may be changing, but one thing that remains the same is the constant need for blood.
1 man dead in Sumter shooting
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A shooting in Sumter has left a 34-year-old man dead.
APNewsBreak: Gov reimburses state for plane usage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has repaid about $10,000 for using state planes to attend news conferences and bill signings, calling it an unintended oversight.
Voters to decide if gov, lt gov run on same ticket
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters will decide next month whether South Carolina will continue to elect its governors and lieutenant governors separately, or whether gubernatorial nominees will pick their running mates starting in 2018.
SC deputy charged with assaulting girlfriend
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina sheriff's deputy is looking for a new job after being charged with domestic violence.
University of South Carolina head to get pay boost
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of South Carolina's flagship university is set to receive a 21 percent raise that boosts his pay to $724,000 a year.
Additional Arrests Expected in Sports Bar Burglary
Police take two people into custody following a burglary at a Lexington sports bar.
Sandusky to Speak at Sentence Hearing
Prosecutors say as many as half a dozen of Jerry Sandusky's molestation victims will be heard Tuesday at his sentencing hearing.
Officials: 13,000 Received Suspect Steroid Shots
Health officials say as many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, but it's not clear how many are in danger.
