Sandy's Path: State Officials Keep an Eye Out
Hurricane Sandy, the 18th named storm of the season continues to churn toward the East coast, South Carolina officials are keeping an eye on the storm.
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Truth Vs. Myth: 2012 General Election
As election day nears, myths and rumors are spreading quickly. To help you separate fact from fiction, ABC Columbia's Monique Williams spoke with state election officials to get the real story.
State Officials Track Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy is churning towards the East Coast. It is rumbling across the Atlantic and is heading toward the Bahamas. SC Officials are monitoring the Hurricane's track into Florida.
SC immigration unit says it's been successful
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special unit devoted to investigating illegal immigration cases in South Carolina says it's been successful in its first few months.
Aiken seeks 200 for cancer prevention study tests
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — The city of Aiken is taking blood samples and waist measurements from about 200 residents for a long-term cancer prevention study.
Lexington deputies helping with food drive
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Officials in Lexington County are teaming up to gather donations for a local food bank.
DHEC: First Probable Case of Meningitis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina health officials are reporting the first probable case of fungal meningitis in the state.
Whole Foods Opens Today
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A new Whole Foods Market is opening its doors Thursday for the first time.
Police: Armed robber shot by Gaffney store clerk
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a convenience store clerk in Gaffney shot a man trying to rob the store at gunpoint.
Perceptis looking to add seasonal employees.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) -- PERCEPTIS is looking at adding 150 seasonal employees to it's Greenville call center. The company provides help desk and customer support services to educational institutions across the United States. The company says that these positions have a great opportunity to becoming regular employment. To apply visit www.perceptis.com
Home Suffers $5,000 in Damage after Theft
Deputies are on the lookout for three thieves.
Driver Dies Following Single-Vehicle Crash on SC Highway
An accident involving a single vehicle near Barnwell takes the life of the driver.
Local School Receives Top Health Honor
Richland One School District is gaining national attention in the health community.
American Airlines Plans to Hire 2,500 New Pilots
American Airlines may be in the depths of bankruptcy but it's hiring!
Feeding the Need of Children in the Midlands
You may not think about food when you are buying a pair of shoes. But the next time you purchase a pair of Merrell shoes from any Mast General Store, you might think again.
Docks, water sports planned for downtown Beaufort
BEAUFORT , S.C. (AP) _ Beaufort City Council has approved the concept of expanding the marina by the city's popular waterfront park.
Haley: Success in Highway Safety, New Immigration Unit
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety today was joined by Gov. Nikki Haley in a “State of the Agency” news conference, announcing some of the department’s successes including record-breaking highway safety statistics and highlighting the creation of its Immigration Enforcement Unit under the leadership of Director Leroy Smith.
Local Woman Claimed Assault, Now Charged
A local woman faces charges of her own after she reported being assaulted in Five Points.
New Boat Landing Being Built on Grand Strand
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ It will be a little more convenient now for visitors to South Carolina's Grand Strand to launch their boats.
SC Police: Pedestrian hit, killed at hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has died after being struck and killed by a truck outside the Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center in Columbia.
Orangeburg man killed while weightlifting alone
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 39-year-old Orangeburg man has died after he was crushed by a weightlifting bar while exercising by himself.
Police: Alleged Victim Filed False Report
Columbia Police say Heather Atkins is charged with Filing a False Police Report after she reported being sexually assaulted and robbed at gun point.
Absentee voting in SC outpacing 2008 election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Absentee voting in South Carolina is outpacing ballots cast early in the last presidential election.
Arrest made in Florence nightclub shooting death
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Florence County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a man at a nightclub earlier this month.
Early Morning Apartment Fire
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- Fire crews are battling a blaze at the Stony Creek Apartments at 18 Berry Hill Road.
