NTSB: Fan Shaft Failed on 787 during Taxi Test
The National Transportation Safety Board says a fan shaft failed on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner engine during a taxi test at Charleston International Airport.
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Federal Cuts Threaten State's Military Jobs
South Carolina Republicans say impending across-the-board federal spending cuts will devastate South Carolina's military bases. Gov. Nikki Haley says the cuts would mean a loss of 14,000 jobs in South Carolina.
Prosecution: Human Remains Odor Found in Jennings' Car
New details revealed by prosecutors in the case against Zinah Jennings, mother of missing Midlands toddler Amir Jennings, show the odor of human remains were found in Jennings' car in December.
5 Richland County Schools Win Healthy Schools Award
Six South Carolina schools receive the Healthy School Award for 2012.
Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Heroin Case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A North Charleston man has been sentenced to decades in prison for his role in a heron case. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says a judge on Tuesday sentenced 38-year-old Naarl Joseph Richard to nearly 22 years in prison.
Suspect Arrested After Body Found in Car
Investigators have identified the body of a woman found in a car in a church parking lot and the man they believe killed her.
Health Care Costs Rising for State Employees
South Carolina state employees will pay more for their health care next year after all, despite legislators passing a budget that covered premium hikes.
SC State Considering Budget Cuts
South Carolina State University is considering cuts, including in sports, as it deals with an accrued $6 million budget deficit.
Boil Water Advisory for Assembly St.
A water main break on Assembly St. has prompted a boil water advisory for residents in the area.
Saving on back to school items
Your kids are getting ready to go back to school, but the tax-free holiday has come and gone, and you realize you still need to pick up a few items. Those costs add up pretty quickly! How can you save? Crysty Vaughan has some answers in this Consumer Minute.
Parts of Assembly St. Remain Closed, City to Talk Repairs
Parts of Assembly St. will remain closed until further notice, according to a City of Columbia spokesperson.
West Columbia Issues Boil Advisory for Some Residents
A water main break is forcing some Midlands residents to boil their water.
Police: Midlands Man Uses Crow Bar on ATM
A West Columbia man is arrested for trying to break into a First Citizens Bank ATM with a crow bar.
Police Find Burned Female Victim's Body in Car
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it found the body of a female victim inside a car in Christian Faith Fellowship Church's parking lot Tuesday night.
New State of the Art School Set to Open
It's a Lexington District One Project two years in the making. With just a few weeks before they open the doors to middle school students, administrators took ABC Columbia inside for a grand tour.
Man Found Dead in Lake Hartwell Near Seneca
SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 52-year-old man who disappeared after walking away from his friends has been found dead in Lake Hartwell.
National Night Out in the MIdlands
Tonight, communities across the Midlands take part in National Night Out.
Sporting Events' Huge Midlands Impact
The most watched series of competitive sporting events in the world is definitely having a worldwide impact, especially in the Midlands, as local gyms and sporting organizations are seeing a peak in enrollment.
Suspects Wanted in Radio Shack Theft
Police in Cayce are searching for two men they say were looking for a five-finger discount from a Midlands electronics store.
Free Shred Day in Lexington Wednesday
You've got a chance to protect your identity and get rid of unwanted documents all free of charge.
Shoe Style: Wearing the right shoe for your feet
With the summer months bringing lots of people outdoors, it's easy to slip on those sandals and flip-flops. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan hears from the experts on which shoe is best for your health in our Consumer Minute.
1,000 New Jobs Coming to SC
Direct marketing company Red Ventures is expanding in Lancaster County and expects to add 1,000 employees over the next five years.
Same-Sex Rights Groups Hold Starbucks Appreciation Day
Same-sex marriage activists are planning to head to Starbucks and other brick and mortar stores in droves Tuesday.
Cats in the City: No Decision Yet
West Columbia City Council members heard from the public Tuesday night about a proposed cat ordinance, but no vote was taken.
Charleston's new fire chief being introduced
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston residents are getting a chance to meet their new fire chief.
