SC ed agency: $67M is cost for lost increases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's education agency estimates it could cost $67 million to bring teachers' salaries back on track following several years of frozen salary schedules.
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Statues of colonial heroes unveiled in Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Two statues are being unveiled in Camden to honor men who helped the city more 250 years ago.
VP Nominee Paul Ryan in SC
Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is spending time this week in deeply conservative states that he and White House hopeful Mitt Romney are almost certain to win.
SC Medicaid director: Predictions could be way off
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency is warning legislators that the numbers of already-eligible residents signing up for the government program through 2014 could exceed estimates, further eating into state revenue.
SC agriculture agency sees new ways to push market
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's agricultural agency has found another way to promote the State Farmers Market after losing $1 million from the state budget.
Teen Arrested in North Main St Murder
A Midlands family finally has some closure more than a month after their loved one was murdered in Downtown Columbia.
Surveillance Video Catches Midlands Armed Robbery
Lexington County deputies are searching for an armed suspect who is still on the loose.
Columbia Weighs in on New Whole Foods Market
If you think there's nothing different from one grocery store to the next, some of the hundreds of customers shopping for a new way to eat, may beg to differ.
Police Seek Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run
Sumter Police need your help finding the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run near Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
President Casts Early Vote
It's not hard to guess who he's voting for. President Obama cast his early vote in the presidential campaign in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday.
3 Charged with Taking Safe at Clemson Dining Hall
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.
Three charged with taking safe at Clemson dining hall
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.
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.
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.
