Police asking for help in Wheat Street assault
Columbia Police are trying to find three persons of interest after investigators say a woman and a man were assaulted on Wheat Street.
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Haley: Abolish House, Senate ethics committees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has unveiled a package of proposed ethics reforms that include abolishing legislative ethics panels and removing legislators' exemptions from open records law.
Man Charged with Murdering Woman in Her Front Yard
An arrest is made in connection to a Richland County homicide. That's after a woman ended up dead in her own front yard.
TS Isaac Strengthening in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Isaac is strengthening as it swirls in the Caribbean.
USADA to Ban Armstrong for Life, Strip Tour Titles
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart says the agency will ban Lance Armstrong from cycling for life and strip him of his seven Tour de France titles for doping.
Officers Keeping Eye on School Zones
Here's an attempt to make sure your kids get to and from school safely.
Local Museum Set to Host Biggest Event
You have a chance to get your hands on some works of art.
Officials from historic hotels in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Representatives from some of the nation's most historic hotels are in Charleston.
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.
Old Myrtle Beach Inn Torn Down
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A three-story brick hotel that has survived major hurricanes has been torn down in Myrtle Beach. The oceanfront Chesterfield Inn was demolished Wednesday to make way for new development, a miniature golf course and restaurant set to open in February.
Teacher: We've been dreaming and planning for this for over a year.
A group of students at Southeast Middle School are changing habits among the entire student body with one project.
2 more sought in South Carolina double slaying
LORIS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are seeking two more suspects in the shooting death of a man and his son in Horry County.
Autopsy Expected on Body Found on Lawn
An autopsy is expected to reveal the cause of death of a Midlands woman whose body was found sprawled on her front lawn in Northeast Columbia Thursday morning.
Richland Two receives IT award
Richland School District Two was awarded the 2012 Palmetto Pillar award for IT Infrastructure, the district announced Wednesday.
UPS Foundation donating $5,000 to Harvest Hope
Harvest Hope is about to receive another big donation Thursday.
Water main break on Beltline Boulevard
A water main break is disrupting water service for parts of Beltline Boulevard in Columbia.
SC still lacks enforcement system, 24 years later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina still lacks a system for tracking deadbeat dads and moms online, nearly a quarter-century after federal law required it.
Trick-or-treat killing suspect wants time reduced
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A convicted drug dealer accused of answering a Halloween door knock by spraying bullets, killing a 12-year-old trick-or-treater, wants his sentence reduced.
Sub Shop Offering Lunch for $1
Here's the chance to get a steal during your lunch break Thursday afternoon.
Donation to Help Local Charity
Your purchase can help out a local charity Thursday evening.
Southern Rock Legends Reach out to Midlands Fans
Some Southern Rock legends have made a pit stop in the Midlands.
NC, SC Students to Get Free Breakfast in Class
School systems in North Carolina and South Carolina are among 15 nationwide where students will be able to eat breakfast at school for free this year.
Greenville Mother Indicted in Bi-Lo Baby Case
A mother accused of abandoning her newborn infant in the toilet of a South Carolina sports arena has been indicted.
USC Police: 5 Guns Found in Student's Dorm Room
A USC Freshman is facing charges after police say they found five handguns in his dorm room.
One-Man Voter Registration Drive Hits Midlands
With 76 days until the 2012 General Election, the deadline to register quickly approaches. However, one Midlands man is on a mission to increase registration numbers, in a very unique way.
