Jobless Rate Falls to 7.8%
The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen below 8% for the first time in nearly four years.
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Columbia Police Looking for Persons of Interest
Columbia Police are investigating another incident of shots being fired in Five Points
Meth Lab Bust Leads to Father/Son Arrest
A father and son are behind bars after deputies say they discovered a meth lab at a Lexington County home.
USPS Announces Holiday Mail Deadlines
It's hard to believe, but there are less than three month left until Christmas.
Downtown Winnsboro Offers Unique Festival
A truly unique festival is just a 30-minute car ride up Interstate 77 from Columbia.
Citadel Launching Sex Abuse Prevention Training
Students and staff at The Citadel will undergo training in how to prevent child sexual abuse.
House GOP, Dems to study reform for SC ethics laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's House Republican and Democratic leaders say they are looking at ways to strengthen the state's ethics laws.
A Boom Downtown
Residents say they're noticing something different downtown Columbia - revitalization. A host of new shops, restaurants and retailers have been popping up, and the newest edition is drawing lot of attention, The Sheraton Convention Center.
One Dead After Late-Night Shooting in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 36-year-old man is dead after a late night shooting in Summerville. Summerville police say it happened shortly before midnight Wednesday outside a house in a subdivision.
First Boeing 787 made in SC being set for delivery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina is being delivered to Air India in a formal ceremony.
SC man appealing 2nd case in deadly crime spree
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man twice sentenced to South Carolina's death row is appealing his second sentence.
Lockdown Lifted for 3 Richland County Schools
The search for an armed teen is over, prompting the Richland County Sheriff's Department to lift a lockdown on three local schools.
E.W. Cromartie: 'I ask for the Court's mercy'
Former Columbia city councilman and convicted felon for tax evasion, E. W. Cromartie, pleaded for his professional life Thursday, as he asked the South Carolina Supreme Court not to take away his law license.
USC gets $28M Center for Disease Control grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is getting a $28 million grant to establish a center to coordinate research on birth defects and disabilities.
Company will hire nearly 120 workers in Greenville
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An automotive company that specializes in plastic parts says it will build a plant in Greenville County that employs nearly 120 workers.
Families drop Clover football hazing lawsuit
CLOVER, S.C. (AP) — Two lawsuits accusing some York County school district employees of covering up hazing in the Clover High School football locker room has been dropped.
Columbia police prepare for post-game crowd
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are preparing for the big crowds expected after the Georgia-South Carolina football game Saturday night.
Columbia police prepare for post-game crowd
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are preparing for the big crowds expected after the Georgia-South Carolina football game Saturday night.
Police: Customer Could Be Key in Armed Robbery Case
Police are looking for a customer who could help them solve an armed robbery at a Richland County fast food restaurant.
Camden Full of Rhythm and Blues
Calling all music fans, you'll be able to feel the rhythm in Camden over the next few days.
Whole Foods Market Announces Opening Date
You will soon have the chance to do your grocery shopping at a different location in Columbia.
Increased Risk for Skin Cancer
A new study finds indoor tanning significantly increases a person's risk for non-melanoma skin cancer.
Rare Meningitis Cases Affecting 5 States
Health officials say a rare meningitis outbreak has sickened 26 people in five states who received steroid injections for back pain. Four people have died.
The Power of Social Media in The 2012 Presidential Election
There are very few ways to get around social media. It's everywhere, and the Presidential Candidates know it. They're using it to grab every voter they can, the question now, is it working?
Lost Cellphone Leads to Dogfighting Arrests
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County Police say a lost cellphone led to the arrest of two men on dogfighting charges. Investigators said on officer found the phone Monday and started looking through the information, pictures and videos to try…
