SC woman who embezzled $500,000 to be sentenced
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Hospitality Association's former accountant will be sentenced this week for stealing $500,000 from her employer.
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Richland One Teachers Head Back to School
As thousands of South Carolina students prepare to head back to the classroom next week, hundreds of Richland County School District One teachers and staff received a welcome back all their own today during annual convocation.
Deputies Arrest Man Accused in Family Dollar Robbery
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of Warren McDaniels in connection with a robbery at the Family Dollar Store in July. McDaniels is also believed to have been the subject on surveillance video getting beat up by the clerk at the store.
Rehearing sought in Native American adoption case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina parents who adopted a Native American girl have asked a high court to reconsider its decision to send her back to Oklahoma.
A costly convenience when flying?
We all know traveling can be a headache, so sometimes curbside convenience is nice, but it will also cost you a pretty penny. Crysty Vaughan explains in this edition of the Consumer Minute.
Sumter County coroner's race loser is now winner
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock may have lost the Democratic runoff for his job by more than 1,100 votes in June, but he is now back on the general election ballot as the only candidate.
Bear Rescued in Charleston from Chained Tree
A bear that has been chained to a tree in the back yard of a home in the Lowcountry has found a new home at Charles Towne Landing.
Report: SC among top 20 polluters in the country
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group says South Carolina's coal-fired power plants and paper mills are keeping the state among the nation's worst industrial polluters.
Evangelist Billy Graham Hospitalized
Evangelist Billy Graham is admitted to a North Carolina Hospital for a Pulmonary Infection.
Pump Prices Going up at Start of Week
Gas Prices are spiking, up nearly 35 cents over the last three weeks.
MMA Fighter Dies After Fight Streamed Online
A 30 year old MMA fighter dies after a Saturday night Mount Pleasant fight which was being broadcast online.
Former Hospitality Association Accountant Heads to Court
Rachel Duncan is getting ready to head to court this week to face sentencing for stealing thousands from her employer.
Unsafe Lead Levels Found in Columbia
The EPA releases new numbers reportedly finding unsafe levels of metals in dozens of Columbia yards. The EPA believes the source of the contamination could be a polluted fertilizer plant which shut down in the 1930's.
House speaker: SC to likely get sued, lose
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House Speaker Bobby Harrell says he expects South Carolina to be sued over a panel's decision to disregard the state budget and increase employees' health insurance costs anyway. And he expects the state to lose.
Citadel hires expert for sex case investigation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel's Board of Visitors has hired a Columbia attorney to handle the investigation into the school's handling of a complaint about a former camp counselor now serving a 50-year sentence for molesting young boys.
First round of Midlands Teachers Prep for Class
It's about time for the school bell to ring, at least for teachers in the midlands.
"Jane Doe" Accused of Child Porn
The Department of Homeland Security is searching for this women authorities believe produced child pornography. U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement are now asking for the public's help.
Obama Lands in Chicago
President Obama lands in his hometown of Chicago to raise money for his campaign.
Gospel Fest Comes to Columbia
The Allstate Gospel Superfest Battle of the bands hits a high note. It's the 4th year the Gospel Extravaganza has come to Columbia.
SC GOP Thrilled with Romney VP pick
SC GOP thrilled with Ryan as VP pick.
Romney names Paul Ryan VP
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate.
South Assembly Street Back Open after Water Main Break
Just in time for the weekend, a Downtown Columbia road is back open for business.
Former Lieutenant Governor Ard Hosting Radio Show
Former Lt. Gov. Ken Ard is talking publicly five months after resigning from office - as the host of a morning radio talk show.
Sheriff: Woman Led Cops on Similar Chase Last Year
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright says the woman who sped away from police and wrecked, killing her daughter, had a similar high speed chase in Georgia a year ago.
752 Graduate From Clemson in Summer Ceremony
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University has sent 752 more graduates into the world. The school held its summer graduation on Friday, handing out 337 received bachelor's degrees, 357 master's degrees and 58 doctorates.
