USC gets $5 million for McNair aerospace center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides is announcing a $5 million gift from businesswoman Anita Zucker in a major boost for the school's aerospace research center.
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SC man serving life for 2 deaths wants new trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man serving life in prison for the murders of a South Carolina couple is asking for a new trial.
One Dead, One Arrested in Upstate Robbery Shooting
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ One man has been killed and another arrested after an employee at a Greenville auto repair shop fired a gun as two men tried to rob the store.
Jury Finds Lugoff Man Guilty of Murder
The verdict's in. The jury has a 50-year-old Lugoff man guilty of murder and manufacturing meth.
Deputies Looking for Attempted Murder Suspect
Richland County deputies need your help finding a man wanted for attempted murder.
Police: Driver May Have Helpful Info in Deadly Hit-and-Run
Sumter Police want to know if you recognize the car in this photo.
Ford Taurus Investigated for Sticking Throttles
Some Ford Tauruses and Mercury Sables are being investigated for sticking throttles.
SC Officials Monitor Sandy's Path
South Carolina Emergency officials continue to track the path of Hurricane Sandy. But forecasters say there's still quite a bit of uncertainty about the path that will be taken by Hurricane Sandy.
SC Hacked: What You Should Do Now
ABC Columbia News has information from state officials on the best ways to safeguard your personal information in the midst of a statewide hacking incident that is affecting nearly every South Carolina resident who filed his/her income tax returns in the state since 1998.
South Carolina Hacked
The South Carolina Department of Revenue, Governor Nikki Haley, SLED, and the Secret Service announced at a news conference Friday that approximately 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers were exposed in a cyber attack.
SC ed agency: $67M is cost for lost increases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's education agency estimates it could cost $67 million to bring teachers' salaries back on track following several years of frozen salary schedules.
Statues of colonial heroes unveiled in Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Two statues are being unveiled in Camden to honor men who helped the city more 250 years ago.
VP Nominee Paul Ryan in SC
Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is spending time this week in deeply conservative states that he and White House hopeful Mitt Romney are almost certain to win.
SC Medicaid director: Predictions could be way off
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency is warning legislators that the numbers of already-eligible residents signing up for the government program through 2014 could exceed estimates, further eating into state revenue.
SC agriculture agency sees new ways to push market
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's agricultural agency has found another way to promote the State Farmers Market after losing $1 million from the state budget.
Teen Arrested in North Main St Murder
A Midlands family finally has some closure more than a month after their loved one was murdered in Downtown Columbia.
Surveillance Video Catches Midlands Armed Robbery
Lexington County deputies are searching for an armed suspect who is still on the loose.
Columbia Weighs in on New Whole Foods Market
If you think there's nothing different from one grocery store to the next, some of the hundreds of customers shopping for a new way to eat, may beg to differ.
Police Seek Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run
Sumter Police need your help finding the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run near Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
President Casts Early Vote
It's not hard to guess who he's voting for. President Obama cast his early vote in the presidential campaign in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday.
3 Charged with Taking Safe at Clemson Dining Hall
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.
Three charged with taking safe at Clemson dining hall
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.
Sandy's Path: State Officials Keep an Eye Out
Hurricane Sandy, the 18th named storm of the season continues to churn toward the East coast, South Carolina officials are keeping an eye on the storm.
Truth Vs. Myth: 2012 General Election
As election day nears, myths and rumors are spreading quickly. To help you separate fact from fiction, ABC Columbia's Monique Williams spoke with state election officials to get the real story.
State Officials Track Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy is churning towards the East Coast. It is rumbling across the Atlantic and is heading toward the Bahamas. SC Officials are monitoring the Hurricane's track into Florida.
