Judge lets case against missing boy's mom proceed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The trial of a South Carolina mother charged in the case of her missing son will go forward.
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Inman woman charged with killing boyfriend
INMAN, S.C. (AP) — An Inman woman has been charged with shooting and killing her boyfriend, who was on home detention on a murder charge for a death 11 years ago.
Consumer Minute: Your Coffee Maker
Our daily dose of coffee is important, but did you know that your coffee maker may be doing more than just its intended purpose? You may want to pay attention to this recall update. Learn more from Crysty Vaughan in this Consumer Minute.
EPA to clean lead, arsenic from Columbia area
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal environmental officials will clean up toxic metals found in soil of a Columbia neighborhood.
Vigil held for missing SC teen
ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of people gathered for a vigil for a teen missing for two weeks.
SC Guard soldiers in farmer-to-farmer Afghan aid
COLUMBIA, S.C (AP) — South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are toting rifles and teaching soil conservation while wearing combat gear in Afghanistan.
Prayers of Hope Continue for Missing Teen
A 4th Prayer vigil was held Tuesday Evening in honor of Gabbiee Swainson who has been missing for more than 2 weeks. This time less than a mile from the school Swainson attends.
Looks like no Sun Fun Festival next year
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ There was no Sun Fun Festival to kick off the tourist season in Myrtle Beach this year. It doesn't look like the festival will return next year, either.
Hartsville Man Dies in Industrial Accident
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Hartsville man has died in an accident at a paper plant.
Fighting the Flu Early
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last month that it has approved the 2012-2013 influenza (flu) vaccine formulation, and medical officials encourage you to get vaccinated early.
Gamecocks Hold Steady in Polls
The University of South Carolina football team stayed steady in this week’s national polls, ranking ninth in both the Associated Press and the USA Today Coaches’ polls, it was announced today.
Consumer Minute: Pain at the Pump coming to an end?
Labor Day has come and gone, and experts are hoping that the decreased demand will help lower gas prices. Learn more about what they are discussing in this Consumer Minute with Crysty Vaughan.
Suspect Named in Cook Out Shooting
Columbia police have named a suspect in a shooting at a Five Points restaurant back in July.
Prayer Vigil for Missing Teen Tonight
A prayer vigil is planned Tuesday Evening for missing teen Gabrielle Swainson.
SLED workforce in growth spurt after years of cuts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — This year will bring the fastest ramp-up ever to the workforce of South Carolina's law enforcement agency.
Items from NY mental hospital on display in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum is taking a look at the lives of patients in a New York mental hospital
Spike in Gas Prices Expected to Ease
AAA says last month the national average for a gallon of regular gas jumped nearly 10 percent, the highest spike in close to 3 years. A change could soon help ease that pain at the pump.
Tourists Coming to Myrtle Beach on a Budget
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Tourists have continued to come to South Carolina's Grand Strand, but they're not spending as much money there as they used to.
Barking Dogs Help 2 Escape Burning SC Home
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Two barking pit bulls are credited for helping two people, including a woman in a wheelchair, escape a burning house in Rock Hill before it exploded.
Labor Day in Chapin
The annual Labor Day Festival in Chapin wrapped up Monday, ABC Columbia takes you to the sights and sounds of the festival.
8 Yr. Old Injured in Shooting
An eight-year old is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after a Monday afternoon shooting.
Search for Teen Continues: Prayer Vigil Tomorrow
The search continues for missing Richland County teen Gabrielle Swainson. This as friends and family plan another prayer vigil Tuesday.
SC unemployed losing benefits for not going online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency is yanking benefits from thousands of people who are not searching for work through its online database.
Mother of missing SC boy gives birth to daughter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina mother on trial in the case of her missing son has given birth to another child.
New Attendance Push Prized by Students, Educators
Educators across the nation are using wake-up calls recorded by celebrities, weekend make-up classes and other creative strategies to convince students and parents that regular attendance matters - and not just for grades and achievement.
