Large fire engulfs Columbia apartment complex
A large fire has engulfed an apartment complex in Columbia.
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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.
An Inside Look at SWAT Training
Our cameras were rolling when several law enforcement agencies from across South Carolina joined forces Wednesday to train SWAT style near Lake Murray.
Brett Parker Indicted in Ascot Murders
A major development in the double murders in Ascot. Brett Parker has been indicted by a Richland County Grand Jury on two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife, Tammy Parker and family friend, Brian Capnerhurst.
Medical Experts: Whooping Cough Comeback
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now urging children and adults, 18 months and older, to get vaccinated, because of what they call the worst epidemic of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the last 50 years.
SC woman gets 2½ years for tourism group theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $400,000 from the South Carolina Hospitality Association has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison.
Man shot after unprovoked threat on SC deputy
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Clarendon County deputy shot a man who pulled a knife on the officer while he was writing a speeding ticket for a different person.
SC Legislature to debate Medicaid expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and her administration have emphatically said "no" to expanding Medicaid in South Carolina.
Suit filed over insurance hikes for public workers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina professor has filed a class-action lawsuit against a state panel for raising public workers' health care premiums.
Blessing of the Totem Poles in the Midlands
Midlands campers are getting a taste of South Carolina's rich history. With the help of resident artist Olga Yukhno nine six-foot tall totem poles were dedicated at Saluda Shoals Park.
SC motorists paying more for gas than last year
Gasoline prices in South Carolina have spiked in recent weeks and now, for the first time this summer, motorists are paying more than at the same time last year.
Beach moves toward permanent drinking ban
Folly Beach is moving toward a permanent ban of alcohol on the beach.
SLED asked to investigate Westminster police
The State Law Enforcement Division has been asked to investigate the Westminster Police Department.
Man Shot after Unprovoked Threat on SC Deputy
Authorities say a Clarendon County deputy shot a man who pulled a knife on the officer while he was writing a speeding ticket for a different person.
SC Legislature to Debate Medicaid Expansion
Gov. Nikki Haley and her administration have emphatically said ``no'' to expanding Medicaid in South Carolina.
Suit Filed over Insurance Hikes for Public Workers
A University of South Carolina professor has filed a class-action lawsuit against a state panel for raising public workers' health care premiums.
USC Gets $10M Grant to Research Inflammation
The University of South Carolina has been given a $10 million grant to study how dietary supplements can be used to treat inflammation.
Presidential Conventions
There are less than 84 days left before you head to the polls and both South Carolina Republicans and democrats are gearing up for conventions they hope will energize their parties.
