Obama Lands in Chicago
President Obama lands in his hometown of Chicago to raise money for his campaign.
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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.
Midlands Woman Gets Global Attention for Fashion Savvy
Midlands resident, Jillian Owens is getting attention from across the globe for her blog, www.refashionista.net, by taking old clothes and making them brand new.
Fallen Midlands Soldier Honored
The widow of a fallen Midlands soldier speaks out for the first time publicly about the legacy her late husband leaves behind, as she accepts a plaque in his honor during commencement exercises at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
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.
Mother of missing SC boy facing assault charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mother of a Columbia boy who has been missing since last year is now facing an assault charge.
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.
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.
Verizon Wireless Service Restored
Verizon Wireless Service has been restored after a disruption Friday afternoon.
Coroner's Jury Takes up Toddler's Mauling Death
A coroner's jury is hearing what seems to be conflicting testimony in the case of a 2-year-old boy mauled to death by dogs in Mount Pleasant.
Man Accused of Hitting Woman with Hammer/ Tried to Rape her
Police: Man hit woman with hammer, tried to rape her
CPD to Monitor Areas Prone to Collisions
The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit will conduct a Public Safety checkpoint in the areas of North Main Street, Farrow Road, The Vista, and Five Points beginning Friday evening.
One Million Dishwashers Recalled
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than a million dishwashers due to a fire hazard.
Experts: Proper Car Care, Lower Fuel Costs
While the roller coaster ride of fuel costs is enough to make anyone nauseous, there are things you can do to make the ride a bit more manageable, starting with the care of your vehicle.
Getting the kids to sleep
If you have kids, you probably deal with "putting them to bed" issues. Sometimes it is a downright nightmare. However, there may be an explanation why and a solution as well. Crysty Vaughan has some information in this Consumer Minute.
Remington College Offers Free Kids' Haircuts
Here's a cost-saving option for parents amid all that back-to-school shopping.
1 Dead, 2 Wounded after Breaking into Gun Shop
Authorities say one man is dead and two others hospitalized after they crashed a van into a North Augusta gun store to steal weapons and were shot by the owner, who lived behind the business.
House Speaker: SC to Likely Get Sued, Lose
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.
