Legislators Approve Specialty Plates
Special license plates that recognize South Carolina's veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.
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Two Year Old Home Safe: Amber Alert lifted
Brandon Lee Dubose, II has been found safely, and the father has been taken into custody. say police.
Duke Progress Merger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
Chester Jail Inmate Captured After Brief Escape
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Chester County jail inmate has been captured after he briefly escaped while at the Chester Regional Medical Center. Sheriff Richard Smith says officers captured 21-year-old Aaron Bianco Monday afternoon in some woods behind a home about 90 minutes after he escaped.
Voter ID Timetable Adjusted
A revised timetable for the federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law would make it harder for the new requirements to impact the Nov. 6 general election.
SC Sets Record for Seatbelt Use
More people in the Palmetto State are making it click.
Power Restoration Intensified by Heat
Battling intense heat did cause some problems for South Carolina Electric & Gas work crews; however, workers took regular breaks and stayed hydrated to restore power to thousands of customers left in the dark due to weekend storms.
Man charged in deadly SC dump truck crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 66-year-old dump truck driver has been charged in a crash that killed a Columbia man riding in a motorized wheelchair.
SC regulators clear last bar to Duke-Progress deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
TD Bank to ramp up hiring in SC in August
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hiring for TD Bank's expansion plans is ramping up next month, as its Greenville call center opens with 70 people.
Surge in Insurance Claims after Storms
Weekend storms that hit the midlands hard, now have some residents searching for relief from their insurance adjusters.
SC Regulators Clear Last Bar to Duke-Progress Deal
South Carolina utilities regulators are giving the final approval needed before Duke Energy can complete its takeover of Progress Energy and form the largest American electric company.
NRC names 2 new inspectors at Summer nuclear site
JENKENSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Regulators have chosen two new resident inspectors at a South Carolina nuclear plant where two new reactors will soon be constructed.
Search Continues for Escaped DJJ Teens
The search continues for three juveniles who escaped a Department of Juvenile Justice van, Monday morning.
Suspect in Custody in Fatal Hit and Run
A 66-year-old dump truck driver has been charged in a crash that killed a Columbia man riding in a motorized wheelchair.
Appeals court upholds off-campus religious classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has upheld a South Carolina school district program that allows high school students to earn elective credit through an off-campus religious course.
Hanahan Man Dies in Train Accident
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) _ A Hanahan man has died after he drove into the path of an oncoming train. Officials say the wreck happened around 6 a.m. Monday at a double-track crossing behind Trident Technical College in Hanahan.
Storms dump large hail, bring strong winds to Midlands
A line of powerful storms rolled through the Midlands Sunday afternoon after high instability from moisture in the Carolinas were triggered by the extraordinary heat this afternoon.
Man charged with killing 2 in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies have charged a man with two counts of murder after officers were led to the bodies of two men by a severely injured woman.
SCE&G seeks 6.6 percent electric rate increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is asking state regulators to raise electric rates by nearly 7 percent.
Massive Fire at Cayce Recycling Plant
A massive fire at the Worldwide Recycling Plant in Cayce, had firefighters from several counties working to contain it.
Haley on Accuser: "Racist, Sexist Bigot"
Before issuing a written statement on her reaction to the SC House Ethics Committee's ruling that she did not break the law while a member of the House of Representatives, Gov. Nikki Haley lashes out at the person she blames for the entire investigation.
Bond For George Zimmerman???
The man accused of killing Florida teen Trayvon Martin will remain in jail while he waits for a judge to decide if he will be granted bond.
Jets Overhead-Mcentire Exercise
No need to worry if you saw jets scrambling overhead in Sumter. Major Jim Roth with the South Carolina Air National Guard says jets were practicing air defense tactics in the area today.
Hyman Leaving USC for Texas A&M
University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides has accepted the resignation of athletics director Eric Hyman, it was announced today. Hyman is expected to take a similar post at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
