USC offering ability to earn diploma online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is the state's first public college to offer residents a way to earn a bachelor's degree at home, if they have two years of credits in the classroom.
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New Retail/Housing Numbers Out
New Retail numbers are out and sales are up due to a jump in purchases. Housing prices also got a boost. But Gas Prices are still on the rise.
Gas Prices Spike
Gas Prices are up in the midlands as the weekend arrives.
USC to offer Classes from Home
The University of South Carolina is the state's first public college to offer residents a way to earn a bachelor's degree at home, if they have two years of credits in the classroom.
Consumer Alert: Office Chair Recall
A consumer alert: Office Chair recall.
Motorcycle Accident Kills Man: Police Investigating
A motorcycle accident in Lexington County leaves one man dead. It happened near Edmund Highway, officials are investigating.
Co-ops, SC law officers team up over copper theft
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina are partnering with some of the state's law enforcement officials to try to prevent copper theft.
Guard taken hostage at SC maximum security prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prison officials say an officer has been taken hostage by inmates at a maximum security prison in Lee County.
2nd man pleads guilty in grisly SC fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second man has pleaded guilty in connection with an insurance scheme that cost a mentally disabled man his left hand.
Gameday: Spurrier Sets Sights on 200th Win
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier is just one win away from 200 victories in his college coaching career - a milestone he barely recognizes. Spurrier counts his wins in the…
Receiver to sell silver seized in SC Ponzi case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney appointed to oversee assets in a multi-million dollar Ponzi case is being allowed to sell silver bars seized by authorities.
RMC Hosts Safe Kids Super Saturday
A Midlands health care facility wants to make sure your kids aren't at risk.
Teen Arrested for Columbia Home Burglary
A teen is arrested for breaking to a Columbia home along with robbing a mother and her three kids at gunpoint.
Downtown Columbia Race Prompts Traffic Advisory
When hitting the road Saturday morning, there's one portion of Downtown Columbia you're going to want to avoid.
Nearly 10 Million American Households Don't Have Bank Accounts
If you're frustrated with your bank and considering dropping it altogether, you're not alone.
Money Incentive to Help Curb Copper Theft
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have formed a strategic partnership with CrimeStoppers by making more reward money available which, they hope, will help raise public awareness of the excessive expense and potential danger associated with copper theft from electric utilities.
SC prosecutor, Facebook talk Internet safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's chief prosecutor is traveling around the state to talk about Internet safety issues.
Violent threats target U.S. universities, schools on high alert
A trio of universities, including the University of Texas, were on high alert this this morning after individuals made violent threats to the campuses.
South Carolina program helps 3,500 stay in homes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 3,500 South Carolina families have received assistance through a federally funded program designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Coroner: Baby Dies From Blunt Force Trauma
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities in Sumter County are investigating the death of a 7-month-old baby.
Officials: Hostage Situation at State Prison Ends
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- UPDATE: Inmates at a maximum security prison in South Carolina used illegal cell phones to guide rescuers to a guard who was being held hostage in the facility.
Chicago Teacher Strike May Be Near End
CHICAGO (AP) -- Negotiations to end the teachers strike in Chicago continue Friday as more than 350,000 students remain out of the classroom for a fifth day.
SC sheriff warned, but not silenced by judge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has refused to issue a gag order against the Richland County sheriff in the case of a missing teen.
Expensive Gas Drove Up Inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More expensive gas drove up consumer prices in August by the most in three years.
More Protests Against Anti-Muslim Film
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- More violent protests continue Friday at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Muslim world.
