Child Abuse Awareness Month
The Department of Social Services handled more than 77 thousand abuse cases in 2011 and are now urging South Carolinians to be more aware.
Local News
Ryberg: Move trust fund to retirement investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate chairman wants the group that oversees public workers' pension funds to also manage retirees' health insurance money, saying it can get better returns than the treasurer.
Dozens Line Up for Free Dental Care
More than one hundred people turned out Friday for the 3rd annual free dental care day at Chrysostom Dentistry on Platt Springs Road in West Columbia.
SC raises $60,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's football team helped raise about $60,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, even though the Gamecocks did not wear the specially designed uniforms in its 16-13 loss to Auburn last season.
School Bus Driver-DUI Charge
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Lexington County school bus driver has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash that involved three buses.
SC unemployment drops for 8th straight month
South Carolina's unemployment rate has hit its lowest mark in more than three years.
Clyburn hosting lecture on health disparities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first orthopedic surgeon to travel to space is scheduled to deliver a lecture on health disparities during an event hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.
Richland sheriff invites staff to "Relay for Life"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is inviting members of his department and the community to join him in a "Relay for Life" to fight cancer.
Sheriff: Suspect Strikes Deputy with a Car
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies shot at a suspect after he struck one of their own with a car.
82-Year-Old Greer Woman Killed by Pickup Truck
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ Troopers say an 82-year-old woman has been killed after she was struck by a pickup backing out of a Greer driveway.
SC Democrat says taxpayers shouldn't pay for trips
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House's leading Democrat says Republican Gov. Nikki Haley should pay for her own security detail when she's out of state on personal business.
DHEC Layoffs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The new director of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency tells senators she didn't start her job intending to fire anyone, but she is laying off nine people in an administrative merger.
Former Hospitality Assoc. Employee to Plead Guilty
A former employee of the South Carolina Hospitality Association has admitted she embezzled nearly $500,000 from the group whose director killed himself earlier this year.
Prom Season Boosts Midlands Retail Sales
Instead of buying dresses brand new for prom, some girls are opting to rent or consign.
Health Agency: Employee stole beneficiary information
The South Carolina Medicaid agency reports an employee stole the personal information of 228,435 South Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries.
Amended SC bill on sales tax exemptions advanced
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A pared-down bill eliminating less than one-third of South Carolina's sales tax exemptions is heading to the House floor.
SC House committee wants to study school buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee has gutted a bill turning over South Carolina's state-run school bus system to local districts and created a study panel.
USC business school honors alumni, supporter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is honoring three alumni and a major supporter at its annual gala.
Cops: McDonald's Worker Spit in Customers' Drinks
Greenville County deputies say a McDonald's employee spit in the iced tea of two customers after they returned them saying the drinks weren't sweet enough.
Dick Clark Dead at 82
Shock waves are still rippling through the area as more and more people learn of legend Dick Clark's death. ABC News reports the 82 year old icon died following a massive heart attack Wednesday afternoon.
Charleston Student Falls, Dies After Stargazing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say it appears a 23-year-old College of Charleston student was climbing down from a roof after stargazing when he fell three stories to his death.
Drug Indictment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a 32-year-old Barnwell man who was found with cocaine, guns and more than $600,000 in cash during an arrest last month has been indicted.
Beating Victim Pleased with Assailant's Sentence
A Richland County judge sentenced Tyheem Henry, one of eight young people accused of beating a Columbia teen in Five Points in June 2011, to 15 years, and the victim says that's a good ruling.
Terminated Deputy Chief Goes Public with Grievance
Several weeks after a high profile missing persons case-turned-suicide, a major player in the investigation is terminated and is now fighting back, creating a classic 'he said, she said' with Columbia's chief of police.
SC House panel OKs cutting sales tax exemptions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel has approved a bill eliminating most of the state's sales tax exemptions, but not before adding back a few on its list to keep.
