3 die in crash on Interstate 85 near Gaffney
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ A U.S. Marine, his wife and infant son traveling back to his base in Quantico, Va., have been killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 85 near Gaffney.
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Proposed Charleston Terminal Prompts New Hearing
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ About 100 people are attending another public hearing on plans by the South Carolina State Ports Authority for a $35 million passenger cruise terminal in Charleston.
Bracelets Keep Missing Teen Case Alive
An updated flier and the sales of bracelets are two new components in the ongoing case of missing Midlands teenager, Gabrielle Swainson, both of which many in the community hope bring the 15-year-old home.
Dr. Pastides: "Carolina is solid and strong."
Wednesday, USC President, Dr. Harris Pastides, delivered the annual 'State of USC' address.
Burned body found near Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters putting out a grass fire near the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia have found the body of a man.
Chief justice: Part of problem is districts' size
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court justices say they recognize that students in poor, rural districts aren't succeeding but question whether they can force legislative action.
SC justices reconsider sex offender monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court is rehearing the case of a sex offender who says lifetime satellite monitoring of some sex offenders is too harsh a punishment.
Environmental groups sue DHEC on coal ash permits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Environmental groups are suing to force a South Carolina agency to issue a new permit for a pools used to store coal ash.
Gov. Haley to Stump In NC
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Another week means another governor coming to North Carolina to support Pat McCrory's bid to become the state's next chief executive.
Thurmond's impact on politics focus of USC lecture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is scheduled to host a lecture on the impact that one of South Carolina's most notable figures had on modern politics.
Endeavour On Final Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour has lifted off on its final journey.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Molesting Minor
A man will spend the next 25 years of his life behind bars.
Fort Jackson's Gate 2 Set to Re-Open
One of the heaviest points of entry into Fort Jackson is ready to re-open.
SC Man Killed Moments after His Dog Is Run Over
Authorities say a man has been struck and killed by a car just minutes after his dog was run over on the same stretch of road near Honea Path.
Kohl's Announces Hiring for Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday season is just around the corner, and for some, that means shopping fever at stores across the US.
Police Identify Suspect in Friarsgate Shooting
RICHLAND, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Irmo Police Department has identified the suspect in a shooting in the Friarsgate Neighborhood.
SC Mom Sues School District Over Bus Bullying
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ A mother who says her children have been bullied on the school bus is suing the Beaufort County School District. The Beaufort Gazette reports that Christina Chandler filed the lawsuit Monday. Chandler says her 6-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter have been hit and verbally bullied since school began earlier this year.
Family Captures 12-Foot Gator In Lake Moultrie
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Summerville family has snagged a 12-foot alligator on Lake Moultrie.
Childhood Cancer and South Carolina's Children.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to a local physician more than 100 cases of childhood cancer were diagnosed in the South Carolina last year.
Coroner ID's Body Found on Candi Lane
Columbia Police say a body has been discovered near 500 Candi Lane. According to Police, the unidentified male was found by members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department while responding to a report of a brush fire. Police say they suspect foul play.
USC's New Scoreboard, Behind the Scenes
By now Gamecocks fans have noticed the mammoth-sized high definition (HD) video scoreboard towering over Williams Brice stadium at each home game. But, how does it work? Just what makes it so grand? ABC Columbia shares a special behind-the-scenes look.
McConnell to visit nursing homes throughout state
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is scheduled to travel to South Carolina's nursing homes as part of his "Face of Aging" tour.
SC State Library to offer transparency class
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Library is offering people a chance to learn more about how their government operates — and what information is available.
BMW executive speaks to green business conference
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A top executive at BMW Manufacturing Co.'s U.S. headquarters is scheduled to speak in Columbia.
Police: Woman's raffle for cancer victim was scam
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Varnville woman who told people she was running a raffle to raise money for a cancer victim was actually using the cash to pay for her recent divorce.
