Turner: Jobless agency implementing new law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency says fired employees are losing jobless benefits as called for under a new state law, though he acknowledges mistakes were made.
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Free Health Clinic Draws Thousands, Saturday Day Two
SC Mission 2012 drew thousands of people seeking free medical, dental, and vision care on its first day. Organizers had to stop receiving vision patients because of the demand.
Unemployment agency paying $106M toward debt
South Carolina's unemployment agency is paying down $106.5 million of its debt to the federal government two months ahead of schedule.
Local Event Tends to Job Seekers
You may want to fine-tune your resume.
Indictments issued in Columbia double homicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man who authorities say killed his wife to get $1 million in insurance money, then killed his business partner in an illegal gambling business to try to pin the crime on him has been indicted on two murder charges.
Troopers: Driver Killed after Car Overturns
A car drops into the median, overturning and killing the driver inside. That's according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Police Need Help Identifying Masked Bank Robber
Police need your help filling in a missing piece of the puzzle.
Juvenile Faces Attempted Murder Charge
An argument leads to a shooting in one Columbia neighborhood. That's according to police.
SC State Fair Offers "Family Fun Packs"
You have a chance to save big this fall.
SC Taxi Driver Leaves Fighting Couple with Police
When a Myrtle Beach taxi driver picked up a fare and a couple started fighting, he did the logical thing _ he dropped them off at the police station.
ACLU: Greenville sheriff allows unlawful sting ops
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the Greenville County Sheriff's Office of making routine and unlawful arrests of suspected prostitutes and men who have sex with other men.
Judge Sentences SC Couple in Child Starvation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A judge says that while a Mount Pleasant couple didn't mean to harm their 9-month old son who starved to death, they should have taken him to a doctor when he was losing weight.
Officials: Real People are Killed By Drunk Drivers in South Carolina
Thursdsay, state officials and law enforcement officers gathered at the State House to remember thousands killed by drunk drivers and to kick off the 2012 Sober or Slammer campaign.
APNewsBreak: Bloodstains allowed in SC mom's trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors can use the bloodstains of a missing Columbia boy in a trial against his mother.
APNewsBreak: Justices asked to hear benefits suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leaders of groups representing teachers and state employees are asking the state Supreme Court to take up its lawsuit against a panel led by Gov. Nikki Haley for ignoring the budget and hiking workers' health insurance premiums.
USC gets $10M grant to research inflammation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has been given a $10 million grant to study how dietary supplements can be used to treat inflammation.
Large fire engulfs Columbia apartment complex
A large fire has engulfed an apartment complex in Columbia.
Senator: Jobless agency wrongly providing benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate subcommittee chairman wants to know why South Carolina's unemployment agency awarded jobless benefits to people fired for misconduct, seemingly disregarding a law signed in June.
2 SC troopers involved in Columbia shootout
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two state troopers shot and wounded a suspect after a chase around Columbia.
Back to School with Safety
While you are gearing up to send your little ones back to school, a new website is helping parents add more than your typical paper and pencils.
Julia Child memories celebrated in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Julia Child is being celebrated in Charleston on what would be her 100th birthday.
Van body maker brings 119 jobs to South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A company that makes van bodies will open a new plant in Charleston County, investing $1 million and creating 119 jobs.
SC--Justices Asked to Hear Benefits Suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The leaders of groups representing teachers and state employees are asking the state Supreme Court to take up its lawsuit against a panel led by Gov. Nikki Haley for ignoring the budget and hiking workers' health insurance premiums.
SC--Jobless Agency Implementing New Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency says fired employees are losing jobless benefits as called for under a new state law, though he acknowledges mistakes were made.
Bloodstains to be allowed in trial of Missing Toddler
Prosecutors can use the bloodstains of a missing Columbia boy in a trial against his mother. Circuit Judge Knox McMahon made the ruling Wednesday in the case against Zinah Jennings.
