SC Soldier's Deployment Delayed when Home Burns
A Chester County soldier is not heading to Afghanistan after his home burned earlier this week.
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Three Area Churches Vandalized
Three Midlands Churches have been vandalized in recent months and the Richland County Sheriff's Department tells ABC Columbia News, they believe the crimes are connected.
Midlands Internet Cafes Raided, More Expected
After an Internet cafe is raided in Northeast Richland County, where authorities say several computers were seized because they were used for gambling, the sheriff hopes similar businesses get the message and shut their doors, he says, before deputies have to do it for them.
Judge hears arguments in Charleston cruise case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A state judge in Charleston is hearing arguments on a lawsuit challenging the city's cruise industry.
SC Air National Guard to Fly over Part of State
Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are scheduled to fly an air defense exercise in the skies over Anderson, Florence and Greer.
FBI Announces SC Gang Arrests
Federal authorities have arrested several dozen people as part of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.
Report: Penn St. Disregarded Children's Welfare
Penn State's investigation into the Jerry Sandusky scandal concludes that the administrators who fielded a 2001 complaint about him created a dangerous situation for future victims by not reporting the matter.
Richland Deputies Look for Church Vandals
Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for vandals that have hit at least two churches in the Irmo area.
Fire Inspectors Close West Columbia Recycling Plant
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - Fire inspectors in West Columbia have closed a plastics recycling plant. West Columbia ordered a shutdown at Global Plastic Grinders yesterday. A company property manager says the decision put 50 people out of work.
Deputies: Scammer Wanted for Posing as Contractor
Police are on the lookout for a man they say defrauded a woman out of $2,500. Now, they need your help locating Willie Hayes.
Folly Beach Bans Alcohol on the Shore
No more alcohol on the beach at Folly Beach.
Easley Funeral Home to Offer Starbucks Setting
A funeral home in Easley will be offering what it calls the Starbucks experience to those needing comfort, or just a cup of coffee.
SCE&G Warns of Phone Scam
SCE&G is warning customers of a new phone scam that some in the MIdlands have fallen for.
Troubled Schools-New District
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais wants to create a new, statewide district for failing schools.
SC Natives Join Lawsuit Against NFL
Stephen Davis and Corey Miller are among five former NFL players from South Carolina joining a lawsuit alleging the NFL concealed information linking football-related head injuries to permanent neurological problems.
Allstate Dropping 10,000 SC Homeowner Customers
Allstate is dropping about 10,000 South Carolina home insurance customers.
Governor Nikki Haley Touts Pension Reform
Governor Nikki Haley has only good things to say about the state's pension system now that it's newly reformed.
Man Sought for Indecent Exposure
Columbia Police need your help locating a man they say exposed himself in an overtly sexual way.
Riverbanks Record with More than 1 Million Visits
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has set an attendance record with more than 1 million visitors.
Sheriff: Elderly Man with Medical Condition Missing
A Midlands family needs your help to find a loved one and bring him back home.
York Prep School Board Member Faces Porn Charges
A member of the board for a Rock Hill charter school has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Federal Authorities to Announce SC Gang Arrests
Federal authorities are set to unveil the results of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.
Homicides 'Brutal, Cold Blooded' Says Sheriff
Two men are arrested and charged with killing, execution style, two men and attempting to kill a woman; however, the woman, shot in the head, survives and leads authorities to the suspects.
Haley: No talks with Romney campaign on VP slot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she hasn't spoken with anyone with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign about becoming his vice presidential running mate.
Early Morning Fire Injures 1
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is working to determine what caused an early Tuesday morning fire, which sent one person to the hospital.
