Sheriff: They're out there on a robbery rampage.
A rash of robberies at Midlands businesses has authorities on alert.
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SC ACT scores improved slightly for 4th year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's graduating seniors saw slight improvement on their ACT college entrance exam scores for a fourth consecutive year, but the state's average on the exam's four tests remains lower than the national score.
Columbia police department unveiling new guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Top Columbia officials are holding a news conference to unveil new weapons for the police department.
USC names Jeanette Andrews College of Nursing dean
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's College of Nursing is getting a 27-year nursing veteran and researcher in anti-smoking efforts as its new dean.
Orangeburg officials: 50 dogs seized at 2 sites
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they seized at least 50 animals from two locations in Orangeburg after getting a report of a dog on a roof.
Teen arrested for taking money from Carowinds
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) _ A 16-year-old Carowinds worker has been fired and banned from the park for a year after deputies in York County say he hid $80 somewhere in the park, then stole another $267.
SC man pleads guilty in grisly fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge in a scheme authorities say includes severed limbs.
Checking up on your appliances
Every day, so many people turn to their dependable appliances to get things done around the house, but what happens when the appliance stops working? Doing some preventive maintenance may help you avoid the headache. Crysty Vaughan explains how in this edition of the Consumer Minute.
NC woman charged with killing 2 men in SC
LORIS, S.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman has been charged in the shooting death of her husband and his son in South Carolina.
Haley to speak at convention during TV primetime
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has a primetime speaking role at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
USC police trying to identify suspect
USC police officers are trying to figure out who broke into a car on campus Monday.
Two men arrested after a kidnapping tip
Two men were arrested this week in Orangeburg County after a kidnapping tip came to the sheriff’s office.
Man arrested for stealing electronics from a tire store
A man is in trouble with the law after being suspected of stealing electronics from an Orangeburg County tire store.
Judge overturns SC man's death sentence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge has overturned a death sentence for a man convicted of killing his estranged wife while awaiting trial on charges he had raped and kidnapped her.
Teen drowns in Lake Murray
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — A teen has drowned in Lake Murray near Chapin.
SCE&G, environmental group settle lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group says it has settled a lawsuit accusing South Carolina Electric & Gas of illegally discharging arsenic and other contaminants into a river near Columbia.
SC tourism targets DNC attendees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina tourism leaders hope the state's $15 billion industry gets a boost from next month's Democratic National Convention in nearby Charlotte.
Temporary Ice Skating Rink Coming to Columbia
Summer may be winding down, but Columbia City Council members are already looking toward the holidays.
Close Watch on Tropical Storm Isaac
Organizers of the Republican National Convention are keeping a close watch on an unwanted guest.
West Columbia Officials Lift Boil Water Advisory
Some West Columbia residents no longer have to take extra steps to use their water.
ABC to Make Late-Night Switch
Jimmy Kimmel is going head-to-head with the big boys.
Lowcountry Man Agrees to Plead in Mortgage Fraud
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A North Charleston man who owned a real estate company has agreed to plead guilty to charges stemming from a $45 million mortgage fraud scheme.
Mom: "I know without a shadow of a doubt, she would not run away."
A Columbia mother pleads for help to bring her missing 15 year old daughter, back home.
'Tanner Way' Sign to be Unveiled
Three blocks surrounding near the Carolina Stadium in Columbia will have a new name in honor of USC Athleteics Director and two time college world series champion baseball coach Ray Tanner.
Ground broken for $142M Charleston arts center
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Work is under way in earnest on a $142 million makeover of the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium in Charleston to create a world class performing arts center.
