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USC turns to developers for help with growth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina plans to build off-campus-style housing and classroom space with the help of developers, a move that school officials hope will not add to its debt load.
Man Attacked by Tiger Faces Charges
New York Police say a 25 year old man is lucky to be alive after jumping 17 feet into a tiger's cage at the Bronx Zoo.
Online Voter Registration Closer to Becoming Law
The system is up and ready to go, it's just a matter of getting Federal approval for new online voter registration.
USC Looking to Expand
With the biggest Freshman class in USC history, the University is now reportedly looking into ways to make extra room by building more housing and classrooms.
Public defender: Accused SC attorney is broke
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The public defender representing a Lexington attorney charged with extorting more than $1 million from clients says the attorney is broke.
SC online voter registration awaiting federal OK
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is awaiting federal clearance for its online voter registration law that gives residents an easier, faster path to the polls.
SC's unemployment stuck at 9.6 percent in August
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's jobless rate held fast at 9.6 percent in August.
Prosecutors push less time in tourism theft case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a woman who admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a South Carolina tourism group should spend less time in prison because of her help in drug cases.
Relief at the gas pump
It looks like as the fall season comes into full swing, gas prices are falling as fewer people are traveling.
22 teams set to compete in SC barbecue contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting people to come to a barbecue competition that showcases the state's specialty food suppliers.
Woman killed in West Columbia loading dock mishap
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 47-year-old woman has died in an accident at a loading dock at a plant in West Columbia.
Fund with ties to Haley raises $555,000
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A political group with ties to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has raised more than $550,000 to push for conservative candidates and causes in South Carolina for the November election.
Apartment shooting lands man in hospital
A Saturday afternoon shooting has landed a man in the local hospital.
SC Supreme Court says special primary OK
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has upheld a special primary for the Republican nomination to fill the seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.
15 students suffer minor injuries in bus wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say 15 students have suffered minor injuries after a school bus crash in Columbia.
Hunter shoots self while on phone with girlfriend
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a hunter from Gaston accidentally shot and killed himself while talking to his girlfriend on his cellphone.
Fight leads to gunfire Friday afternoon
An argument and a fight led to some gunfire Friday afternoon on Grand Street in North Columbia.
Columbia airport opening new concessions
New concessions are coming to Columbia's main airport.
Haley Makes Friendly Wager with FL Governor
Governor Nikki Haley must have a lot of confidence in the Clemson football team. She placed a friendly wager with Florida's Governor, Rick Scott, on the Tigers game against Florida State Saturday.
Salmonella Concerns Prompt Fruit Recall
A new recall could affect what's in your pantry.
Fall Favorites Coming to State Farmers Market
Fall officially kicks off Saturday, and the South Carolina State Farmers Market wants to help you get in the mood.
Developing: South Carolina Couple Found Dead In The Caribbean.
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) _ A couple from South Carolina has been killed in the Dutch Caribbean country of St. Maarten
Family Pleads for Answers in Hit and Run Case.
Friday, the family of Lindsay Biers joined police to ask for help in finding those responsible for a hit and run accident that has Biers fighting for her life.
Trade meeting in Japan cost SC estimated $54,000
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Commerce Department says South Carolina taxpayers spent about $54,000 on an international trade meeting in Japan.
