Study: Aiken Horse Park Could Cost $135 Million
A new study suggests that while an international horse park near Aiken is feasible and would pour millions into the local economy, it would be expensive and require a lot of private money to build.
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Friday Night Fever: Week Zero Scores
Welcome to the unofficial start to Friday Night Fever. This week's games are considered "week zero" in high school football as not all schools are playing. The official start is next week. Make sure to join Tim Hill and Merissa Lynn as they have Columbia's best highlights from the Midlands High School football teams in HD! Here are the scores from the games on Friday, August 17, 2012.
Summer Concert Series to Hold Final Performance
Here's a summer night getaway for music fans out there.
USC Professor Joins Lawsuit Before Supreme Court
University of South Carolina professor is dropping his lawsuit in Richland County against a panel led by Gov. Nikki Haley in order to join a similar lawsuit at the state Supreme Court.
Deputies asking for help identifying vandalism suspect
Richland County Sheriff deputies are trying to figure out the identity of a suspect accused of vandalizing property at a home north of Columbia.
Former trooper receives 3 years for child porn
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A former state Highway Patrol trooper has been sentenced to three years for child pornography on his computer that included photos he took of underage girls while on duty during Myrtle Beach Bike Week.
Investigators trying to identify Orangeburg robbery suspect
Orangeburg County investigators are trying to identify a man they suspect of robbing a business Thursday on Charleston Highway near Orangeburg.
South Carolina students to move in Saturday
The annual hustle and bustle of students moving to the campus of the University of South Carolina has begun.
SC State nursing students to retake course, test
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The state Board of Nursing is allowing some upper-level nursing students at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg to retake a pharmacology course and tests to move ahead in the program.
Free community health fair in Columbia Saturday
A community health fair will be held Saturday in Columbia, providing free screening services and educational materials on wellness.
I-26 cleared after fire blocks outbound lanes
Traffic has resumed normal flow after an early morning wreck Friday caused serious backup on Interstate 26.
Richland County sheriff looking for volunteers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is looking for some volunteers for a program designed to help young people learn from their mistakes.
SC man pleads guilty to bomb threat; pornography
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Eastover man has pleaded guilty to making a telephone bomb threat to a school and possession of child pornography.
Walking may not be enough
It seems like more people are lacing up the shoes and going for a walk for their health. It may be a good start, but some experts say it may not be enough. Crysty Vaughan explains why in this edition of the Consumer Minute.
Jobless figures for July up to 9.6 percent
South Carolina's jobless rate has gone up for a third month in a row, rising slightly in July to 9.6 percent from June's 9.4 percent.
Turner: 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.
Free Health Clinic Draws Thousands, Saturday Day Two
SC Mission 2012 drew thousands of people seeking free medical, dental, and vision care on its first day. Organizers had to stop receiving vision patients because of the demand.
Unemployment agency paying $106M toward debt
South Carolina's unemployment agency is paying down $106.5 million of its debt to the federal government two months ahead of schedule.
Local Event Tends to Job Seekers
You may want to fine-tune your resume.
Indictments issued in Columbia double homicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man who authorities say killed his wife to get $1 million in insurance money, then killed his business partner in an illegal gambling business to try to pin the crime on him has been indicted on two murder charges.
Troopers: Driver Killed after Car Overturns
A car drops into the median, overturning and killing the driver inside. That's according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Police Need Help Identifying Masked Bank Robber
Police need your help filling in a missing piece of the puzzle.
Juvenile Faces Attempted Murder Charge
An argument leads to a shooting in one Columbia neighborhood. That's according to police.
SC State Fair Offers "Family Fun Packs"
You have a chance to save big this fall.
SC Taxi Driver Leaves Fighting Couple with Police
When a Myrtle Beach taxi driver picked up a fare and a couple started fighting, he did the logical thing _ he dropped them off at the police station.
