ABC Columbia Exclusive: John Durst on Taking Over at the SCRLA
ABC Columbia sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with new South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association President/CEO, John Durst.
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USC hosts 2005 Nobel laureate Robert Grubbs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of three men who shared the 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry is scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina on his work involving chemical compounds.
Teen arrested in September shooting death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second person has been arrested in the September shooting death of a man in Columbia.
SCE&G Temporarily Closing Park
South Carolina Electric & Gas will temporarily close its park on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam to make improvements to the site.
SC Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Former NFL Player's Brother
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WOLO/ WCIV) - A Berkeley County jury has convicted a man for a 2009 murder. According to ABC 4, WCIV out of Charleston, the jury convicted Ron Santa McCray for killing Reginald Porcher in the Wando area of Berkeley County. This information is according to solicitor Scarlett Wilson.
Deputy charged with illegally getting prescription
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Sumter County's sheriff says one of his deputies illegally obtained prescription drugs, likely for an injury suffered when he was shot on duty seven years ago.
Police: Woman Injured in Columbia Apartment Shooting
One woman is taken to the hospital following a shooting at Columbia Garden Apartments.
Police ID Suspect in Number of Columbia Robberies
Columbia Police say they now know an armed suspect's name, thanks to your help.
Magnetic Buckyballs Toys Discontinued
If you have Buckyballs or Buckycubes as your office secret Santa request this year, you'd better buy them yourself.
Weekend Traffic Advisories for Downtown Columbia
Drivers, you may encounter some road blocks when heading out this weekend.
New Evidence in Gabbie Swainson Case
The Richland County Sheriff's Department on Friday unveiled what they say is new evidence in the case of missing teen, Gabrielle Swainson.
Ireland's consul general speaks on bank crisis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ireland's first consul general in the United States is set to speak on the current European banking and credit crisis.
Country with the Morning Rush
He's heard by many listeners every morning on 97.5 WCOS, but do you know what happens behind the scenes on the Morning Rush? Learn more in this ABC Columbia special.
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HACKED TAX RETURNS-GOVERNOR
SC businesses asked to enroll in credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Businesses filing South Carolina tax returns since 1998 are invited to sign up for a credit monitoring service.
Winnsboro officer sought in shooting wounds self
WINNSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A Winnsboro public safety officer being sought after his estranged wife was shot and wounded is hospitalized with what's called a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Winnsboro officer sought in shooting wounds self
WINNSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A Winnsboro public safety officer being sought after his estranged wife was shot and wounded is hospitalized with what's called a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Man arrested after 10-year-old girl fondled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a 56-year-old man tried to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl while she was out trick-or-treating in Columbia.
Officer-Involved Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Columbia Police officer is involved in a shooting incident with a suspect while responding to an overnight domestic violence call.
Haley: Agencies to help people sign up for service
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has directed her Cabinet to come up with creative ways to help South Carolina residents sign up for a credit monitoring service offered through the state.
SC tourism group changes name, gets new president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina tourism lobbying group whose president killed himself earlier this year is changing its name and getting a new leader.
Consumer advocates: Alert service won't stop theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A credit monitoring service offered to taxpayers after a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency will not prevent account fraud, nor will it alert victims to all types of identity theft.
SC law limits payout in hacking lawsuit to $600K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One lawsuit already has been filed against South Carolina's revenue department over a hacking scandal that officials say affects millions of tax returns.
Haley scraps Romney campaigning after hacking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has canceled last-minute campaigning plans for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to focus on an investigation into hacking of state records.
Police Make Second Arrest in North Main St Murder
A second person is charged in a nearly two-month-old murder in Columbia.
