Jury to Start Mulling SC Missing Boy Case Friday
Jurors are delaying their deliberations concerning the fate of a 23-year-old mother charged in the case of her missing son.
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Columbia park ranger accused of taking guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia city park ranger has been arrested and charged with stealing guns from a private home.
SC group seeks WWII, Korean vets for Honor Flights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The group that's sent more than 2,000 South Carolina World War II veterans on free tours of the Washington memorials erected in their honor is expanding its search for military veterans.
Replacement to SC's oldest school to be dedicated
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The newly opened replacement to a South Carolina school highlighted by President Barack Obama is being formally dedicated.
USC public health school hosts talk on obesity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and members of USC's Arnold School of Public Health are hosting a gathering to discuss the issue.
Grandma never feared missing SC boy would be hurt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The grandmother of a missing South Carolina toddler says she disagreed with her headstrong daughter over parenting styles but never feared the boy would be harmed.
SC coops back September DC flight for WWII vets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's electric cooperatives are working with the state's congressional delegations to help about 90 elderly World War II veterans tour monuments in Washington erected in their honor.
Lott: Man charged with taking teen had key to home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man charged with kidnapping a missing 15-year-old Columbia teen entered her home with a key he said he had lost.
Sheriff 'Not Concerned' About Pending Gag Order
One day before a motion to impose a gag order on Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been filed by the attorney of Freddie Grant, the man charged with kidnapping 15-year-old Gabrielle Swainson, the sheriff is talking about it.
USC welcomes Fulbright scholars from 42 nations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is playing host to 42 students from more than two dozen nations studying in the United States through the Fulbright scholarship program.
Former Iranian legislator talks on nuclear actions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Iranian legislator is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion on Iran's nuclear activities at the University of South Carolina.
Resident Seeing Red Over SCE&G Tree Trimming
One resident whose family has lived in their Richland County home for more than 30 years, claims routine tree trimming turned out to be anything but.
New Swainson Case Evidence is Key, Literally
The mystery of how a suspected kidnapper reportedly abducted a Midlands teenager and there was no forced entry to the home from where she was taken, is solved by a house key that the suspect had all along.
Coastal areas getting state money for water access
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Ten municipalities along the South Carolina coast are getting state money to improve public beach and water access.
Plaintiffs: SC cruise case should be heard in DC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Environmental groups say a federal lawsuit challenging South Carolina's planned $35 million cruise terminal should be heard in Washington because the issue is of national importance.
Jocelyn Jennings to Zinah: They Think Amir is Dead
Wednesday, the prosecution released phone calls between Zinah Jennings and her mother Jocelyn Jennings, since Zinah has been in jail.
SC Corrections Department closes 75-year-old unit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Department of Corrections is closing a 75-year-old section of a Columbia prison and moving employees and prisoners to other sites.
Sheriff Lott: Security Guard Files False Report in Animal Case
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says reports of dog and cat mutilation in the Spring Valley area are false. Deputies have charged a security guard with filing false reports in connection with the case.
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.
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.
