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.
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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.
Columbia police officer to receive ballistic vest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer is getting a ballistic vest from an area business owner.
SC Senate overturns veto, sends $10M to Commerce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted to use $10 million from a national mortgage settlement to close economic development deals.
Man Arrested After Dogs Bound, Tossed Into Canal
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say a man who taped up the legs and muzzles of three dogs and threw them into a canal targeted animals owned by his daughter and mother-in-law. Georgetown County deputies said 47-year-old Bobby Joe McConnell was charged Wednesday with three counts of ill treatment of animals.
Lexington Man Accused of Killing Younger Brother
Authorities say a 37-year-old man stabbed his younger brother to death after a fight in his Lexington home.
Head of retirement systems to lead new SC agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have appointed the first director to an agency charged with managing the state's retirement and health care systems for public workers.
Senate Votes Means Agencies Can Stay Open
Two state agencies can re-open their doors, two weeks after Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes eliminated all of their state and federal money.
Republican leads for McConnell's SC Senate seat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It appears the Republicans will keep the state Senate seat vacated by Glenn McConnell when he became lieutenant governor earlier this year.
SC House overrides Haley's education, arts vetoes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has overridden 51 of Gov. Nikki Haley's 81 budget vetoes.
Marine Stationed in SC Killed in Domestic Dispute
Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a Marine stationed in South Carolina.
Amazon's Distribution Center Officially Opens for Business
Lexington county officials dedicated and toured the state of the art facility after nearly a year in the making.
SC Rural Energy Efficiency Effort Goes National
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A program started to help South Carolina residents make their homes more energy-efficient and lower their utility bills without putting any money down is going national.
Alleged Gang Member Charged with Murder
Lexington County deputies say a man accused in a fatal shooting is a member of the Folk Nation gang.
Legislature's Veto Overrides Commence
The South Carolina House has voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes that wiped out the state Arts Commission, and that's just the beginning.
USC hosts training for science, tech teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Teachers and students are about to reverse roles at the University of South Carolina.
