Greenville teacher wins national award, $25,000
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A fourth-grade public school teacher in Greenville County has won a national teaching award and its $25,000 prize.
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SC public message on exposed tax returns confusing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A batch of emails released to The Associated Press and other media from Gov. Nikki Haley's office details the confusing response to the release of information on millions of taxpayers.
Columbia’s 34th Annual Veterans Day Parade Success
It's one of the largest events in the entire state of South Carolina to honor service men and women. ABC Columbia's Monique Williams has sights and sounds from the Capitol City's 34th annual Veterans Day Parade.
Conspiracy Theory: Election Rigged in Richland County?
After raising questions about election fraud, former District 8 candidate, Republican Michael Letts and County Council Members are moving to file for an investigation by the Richland County Solicitor's Office.
SC high court halts Richland County vote recount
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's high court has put a stop to a recount of votes in Richland County.
South Carolina's Immigration Lawsuit goes to Court
South Carolina's tough new immigration law goes back before a federal judge this week.
ABC Columbia & Salvation Army "Angel Tree"
The Salvation Army of the Midlands and ABC Columbia want to help local families in need celebrate the holiday season.
1 killed, 3 arrested after Columbia bank robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one suspect was killed and three others arrested after robbing a Columbia bank, firing shots into the ceiling, floors and windows.
Cockfighter sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man accused of heading up a South Carolina cockfighting ring has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison.
SC State honoring veterans with program
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is honoring veterans with a celebration.
Fatally Wounded Bank Robber Suspect Identified
A man Richland County Sheriff's believe was involved in a foiled bank robbery Friday before he was shot and killed has been identified.
President Obama Vet Speech
(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. President Obama spent the day in Arlington National Cemetery Honoring our military men and woman. He addressed the crowd from section 60. That area is the military burial ground for those killed in the war on terror.…
Red pen alert! English professor bemoans mistakes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A professor of linguistics at the University of Edinburgh says people who nitpick about grammar mistakes may be doing more harm than good to their students.
Judge orders ballots seized in disputed House race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered that votes in a contested South Carolina legislative race be guarded by state police until a hearing can be held on alleged voting irregularities in Richland County.
"Fiscal Cliff" Debate Moves Ahead
A potential economic calamity is looming. It's called the ``fiscal cliff'' and involves taxes and spending cuts.
Santa Claus Making Early Visit
Santa Claus is making a special visit to the Midlands this weekend.
Gas Drops Below $3 a Gallon
If you plan on heading out this weekend, you may want to fill up your car.
Lexington Medical Center #1 with Color Pink
Lexington Medical Center wears the color pink well.
Richland County Vote Recount Stopped
A vote recount of all Richland County races was stopped Friday by the Supreme Court.
SC Man Charged in Boss' Shooting Death
WATERLOO, S.C. (AP) _ A man and his girlfriend have been arrested in the shooting death of a 65-year-old Waterloo man.
Cockfighter sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man accused of heading up a South Carolina cockfighting ring has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison.
Carolina Cares: Clothing Drive for Sandy Victims
A coats, hats & scarves drive will be held in the midlands
Spreading Christmas Cheer to Needy Families
The Salvation Army of the Midlands and ABC Columbia want to help local families in need celebrate the holiday season.
Bank Robbery: 1 Dead, 3 Captured, No Injuries
Four masked gunman, one of whom is dead and the other three suspects in jail converged on a local bank, guns blazing. They robbed it, were chased by authorities, exchanged gunfire with police during the chase and left in their path extreme violence, fear and near-death experiences.
GOP panel taking testimony on SC ethics reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special GOP House panel created to seek ways to strengthen South Carolina's ethics laws is taking testimony at its first meeting.
