Beating this excessive heat
The Carolinas are bracing for multiple days of temperatures above 100 degrees as a ridge of high pressure pushes warm, moist air in from the Gulf of Mexico.
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Massive Fire at Recycling Plant
Firefighters in West Columbia are battling a huge fire in Cayce. Several streets near the plant have been blocked off as a precaution.
Haley Ethics Hearing Deliberation Day One
It's Day Two of the ethics hearing involving Nikki Haley. Deliberations are set Friday. It could be ruled as a draw if it were a boxing match and a score card had to be used, as each side came out swinging with jabs and blows, with the governor's credibility taking the most hits
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, South Carolina Reacts
Lawmakers react to the Supreme Court's ruling on Health Care reform.
Michael Roth: "I know baseball isn't always going to be there."
ABC Columbia News sat down with Michael Roth, former pitcher and star of the USC Baseball team, to talk about his career at USC and what he has planned for his future.
All Charges Against Haley Dismissed
After a two-hour deliberation, the SC House Ethics Committee dismissed all charges against Gov. Nikki Haley. Haley responds to the ruling.
Haley Maintains Innocence, Responds to Accuser
A day after Nikki Haley lashes out at her accuser, members of the South Carolina House Ethics Commitee appeared for a short time Friday morning to announce they would immediately go into exectuvie session to deliberate in the ehtics violations hearing regarding the governor.
Celebration marks Carolina Day in Charleston
A procession through the streets of Charleston and wreath laying at the city's Battery are part of the observance of Carolina Day.
Accidental Shooting -"Just Playing a Game".
It was an accident, we were playing. That's what orangeburg deputies say Marcellous Jamison said after they responded to a home on maudeanna drive just after 10 Wednesday night.
Haley: SUPCO Decision Represents Huge Tax Increase
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the federal health care law represents a huge tax increase on the American people that will kill jobs.
New Jobs Coming to Sumter
A metal component maker is expanding its plant in Sumter and will add 60 new jobs.
US Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act
In a landmark ruling with wide-ranging implications, the Supreme Court today upheld the so-called individual mandate requiring Americans to buy health insurance or pay a penalty, the key part of President Obama's signature health care law.
Recycling Biz Plans 75 Jobs in Charleston County
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A company that recovers and sells component materials is planning to create 75 new jobs in Charleston County. The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday that PyroTec Inc. is planning to spend $10 million to set up its domestic and global corporate headquarters.
Investigators: Man Throws Molotov Cocktail into Govt. Building
A man is in custody accused of throwing a molotov cocktail through a window of the Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole headquarters.
Former Reserve Soldier Sentenced in Fatal Accident
A former Army reserve soldier has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2009 wreck that killed two Allen University students in Columbia.
Columbia PD K9 Officer Passes Away
The Columbia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.
SC GOP holding post-primary unity breakfast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans are rallying the party faithful as they focus on the upcoming general election.
7th district races highlight SC's primary runoffs
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The voting in South Carolina's primary season is over.
SC House upholds Haley veto on HPV vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to provide information on and access to a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus.
Haley defends military husband's Facebook post
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's National Guard has spoken with Gov. Nikki Haley's husband about Facebook posting and says Michael Haley expressed himself as a private citizen, not as a member of the Guard.
Hundreds of 'Proud' Gamecock Fans Welcome the Baseball Team Home.
Tuesday afternoon, the USC Baseball team returned to Carolina Stadium with hundreds of fans waiting.
Man Gets 27 Years in Chester Club Shooting
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a man at a Chester nightclub nearly two years ago. The Herald of Rock Hill reported (http://bit.ly/KAZ6zK ) 24-year-old Keith Kenner entered the plea Monday in Chester. Keener originally was charged with murder.
Man killed in SC dump truck accident identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have identified a man riding in a motorized wheelchair who was struck and killed by a dump truck in Columbia.
Man killed in SC dump truck accident identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man riding in a motorized wheelchair who was struck and killed by a dump truck in Columbia.
Senate passes measure to keep government running
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With the chambers deadlocked over a budget compromise, the South Carolina Senate has approved a measure preventing a government shutdown.
