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.
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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.
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.
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.
