SC wants owners to check dams before Isaac rains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental officials are asking dam owners and operators across the state to check the structures and begin lowering water levels if necessary.
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5 People Arrested in Suspected Meth Labs
Columbia police discovered two separate meth labs in two area hotel rooms. The suspects occupying those rooms have been taken into custody.
Main Street Closed
Main Street will be closed between Gervais Street and Washington Street Sunday and Monday between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m.
Travel expected to be up for Labor Day holiday
It looks like more people will be hitting the roads during the Labor Day holiday weekend, despite a sluggish economy and higher gas prices.
Sumter teen missing for a month is found dead
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the remains of an 18-year-old man last seen leaving a library in Sumter have been found on the side of a highway.
Cutting costs when gas prices go higher
Costs for fueling up continue to go up, and that's not helping your wallet. Crysty Vaughan shares some ideas with you on how you can help balance your budget in this edition of the Consumer Minute.
SC legislator to go to court in tax evasion case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A suspended South Carolina legislator who faces no opposition for re-election is heading to trial on tax evasion charges.
Midlands communities holding water festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — While school may have started across much of South Carolina, there still time to have some summer fun.
State Farmers Market holding boiled peanut party
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People can go nuts all day long for South Carolina's official state snack.
Water Festival Makes a Big Splash
The summer may be close to ending, but that doesn't mean you have to give up fun in the sun. Dozens came out to do just during the annual water festival.
Georgia Man Accused of Playing Doctor in Columbia
Authorities say a 48 year old man treated as many as 500 patients in the Columbia area without a medical license.
Neil Armstrong Dies
The first man to take steps on the moon has died from complications during heart surgery.
Gov. Haley's staff gets $27,000 worth of raises
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has given $29,000 in raises to her staff.
$6,000 reward posted for missing Columbia teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to a 15-year-old Columbia girl who has been missing for a week.
Citadel hires firms to assist in abuse probe
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel Board of Visitors is hiring two outside firms to investigate how the military school handled a complaint about a former camp counselor now serving 50 years in prison for molesting boys.
Woman found in Columbia yard was dead for days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a woman whose body was found by a neighbor in the front yard of her Columbia home had apparently been dead for several days.
New program to launch at C.A. Johnson High School
A new program is launching at C.A. Johnson High School that will help students prepare for careers in the health sciences.
SC pension fund misses the mark on returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's pension fund investments have generated far less over the past year than hoped, but officials say there's no cause for alarm.
Woman identified in single-truck wreck
A person who was killed in a Tuesday morning crash has been identified.
New SC law students take on 17 service projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New students at the University of South Carolina School of Law are taking part in a day of service at 17 sites across central portions of the state.
Branchville man arrested near school zone for drugs and weapons
A Branchville man is out on bond after being arrested for drugs and weapons.
Student farmers getting a community garden
Students of Southeast Middle School will be growing some vegetables for the fall harvest, thanks to volunteers from the University of South Carolina.
Required services to cost SC health plan $70M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's insurance plan for public employees expects to spend about $70 million to provide the preventive services that federal health care law requires insurance plans offer at no out-of-pocket cost to workers.
DHEC to guide businesses through permit process
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's environmental control agency says businesses that need several permits to open or expand will soon have a personal guide through the red tape.
Man Arrested for Posing as Medical Worker
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A Georgia man faces charges of unlawfully practicing medicine at five senior care facilities in Richland and Lexington Counties.
