Boil Water Advisory for the Briarcliffe subdivision
If you live in the Briarcliffe subdivision, you need to boil your water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.
Local News
Two arrested in deadly hit and run near airport
Two people are behind bars in connection with a fatal hit and run near the airport Monday.
Blue Cross Blue Shield sending refund checks
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The largest health insurer in South Carolina is sending rebate checks to some policyholders because it failed to meet a requirement of the federal health care law.
Lexington County man dies in Berkeley County canal
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Berkeley County authorities have released the name of a Lexington County man killed after he jumped from a bridge support into a canal.
Richland County officials identify body in woods
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities have identified a body found in some woods north of Columbia
Traffic Delays Expected on I-77
Drivers, you may experience traffic delays Tuesday if you travel along one of South Carolina's major highways.
Red Cross Donations Needed
It's that time of the year again, The Red Cross asking people to roll up their sleeves. Summer Vacations and school being out of session has left officials with the lowest donation dip they've seen in 15 years.
Coroner: Richland County inmate committed suicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of firebombing a South Carolina probation office killed himself in his cell.
Haley goes to Charleston private school ceremony
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley will cut the ribbon for the new building housing a private school in Charleston for underprivileged families.
Citadel plans outside look into sex abuse claims
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel plans an independent investigation into how it handled a sex abuse complaint against a former summer camp counselor who went on to molest several children in the Lowcountry.
Funeral Monday for Child who died of rare brain infection
Eight year old Blake Driggers will be laid to rest Monday. A rare brain infection is to blame for the death of the Sumter County boy say Health Officials.
Judge's ruling keeps autopsy reports secret in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Most autopsies in South Carolina are paid for by taxpayers, but a state judge has decided they can no longer be reviewed by the public.
SC trooper remains in stable condition after wreck
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper remains in stable condition in intensive care after being injured when a vehicle struck his patrol car as he investigated an accident on Interstate 26.
Five Points Bomb Threat suspect in custody
Columbia Police say the suspect involved in the Five Points Rite Aid bomb threat is now in custody.
SC Highway Patrol Trooper Injured at Accident Site
Authorities say a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured when a vehicle struck his patrol car as he was investigating an accident on Interstate 26.
Midlands Movie-Goers React to Massacre
The title 'Dark Knight Rises' took on new meaning for hundreds in Colorado. However, while folks in the Midlands are thinking of those impacted in Colorado, they are determined to keep living their lives when it comes to their favorite films.
Sheriff: Brett Parker Arrested in Ascot Double Murder
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested Brett Parker in connection with the double shootings in Ascot Estates.
SC Jobless Rate up to 9.4 Percent in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's jobless rate has gone up for the second month in a row. The state Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that unemployment was 9.4 percent in June. That's 0.3 percentage points higher than in May but more than a full percentage point lower than the 10.5 percent recorded one year ago.
Coroner: Disabled Son Dies Day after Father
Authorities say a 34-year-old disabled man has died from dehydration after his father died from a heart problem and there was no one around to help.
Midlands Doctor Weighs In on Deadly Amoeba
After a rare brain infection caused by a deadly amoeba kills a Sumter County boy, officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control urge South Carolinians to use caution when enjoying fresh water lakes, ponds and rivers in the state.
Senate Veto Session Brings More Overrides
Senate members Wednesday concurred with many veto overrides handed down by the House Tuesday. State senators' decisions to restore the state's arts commission, grant a pay raise to teachers and restore thousands of dollars for rape prevention education ends weeks of speculation about the future of those organizations. Governor Nikki Haley, however, stands by her vetoes.
Off-Duty SC Trooper Fired On While Following Car
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an off-duty South Carolina trooper was fired on after he followed a car he thought was being driven by an impaired driver.
Amber Alert lifted for child abducted in Summerville
The Amber Alert issued for the child abducted in Summerville has been lifted.
USC Fulbright fellow talks on teaching in Georgia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former University of South Carolina history student is scheduled to speak about his experiences as a Fulbright fellow teaching in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia.
Columbia cops holding safe summer camp event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police officers are offering kids a fun way to stay safe while school is out.
