Sexual Predators Public Hearing
Dozens of unhappy Richland County Residents packed a public hearing with concerns over the housing of 44 convicted sexual predators they say are living too close for comfort.
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Oprah Visits
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has conducted a jailhouse interview with a South Carolina mother who has admitted suffocating her two sons.
Body of Missing Boater Found in Lake Robinson
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) _ A dive team has found the body of one of two boaters missing on Lake Robinson in Chesterfield County. Coroner Kip Kiser says the team found the body of 30-year-old A. Jerod Delanie on Sunday afternoon. Kiser says it appeared Delanie drowned, but an autopsy was planned Monday.
Bill to Repeal 'Stand Your Ground' Law
State Democratic Representative Bakari Sellers wants to repeal the Stand Your Ground provision in South Carolina's self-defense law, he says, to prevent a Trayvon Martin case from becoming a reality in South Carolina.
Stricter SC laws on scrap metal sees fewer thefts
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A new South Carolina law requiring people to get a permit before selling scrap metal is starting to cut down on copper thefts.
Pollen could still cover Midlands, even after Rain
Spring is still more than a week away, but Pollen has already started to cover the Midlands.
DNR chairwoman steps down, but will stay on board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairwoman of the board that oversees the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is stepping down.
Oprah Winfrey interviews SC mom who killed kids
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has come to South Carolina for a jailhouse interview with a mother who admitted suffocating her two children.
Rallies in Greenville, Columbia for slain Fla teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people have turned out for rallies in Greenville and Columbia to call for justice in the killing of a 17-year-old man in Florida.
SC Gov. Haley stumps for Romney in Pa.
CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is making the case for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania, telling a gathering of conservatives that Romney has her support because he's a Washington, D.C., outsider and has been tested in the private sector.
Woman admits taking $700,000 from Columbia doctors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a 43-year-old Blythewood woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $700,000 from a group of doctors who trusted her to keep their books.
Anderson Man Drowns Trying to Retrieve Boat
ABBEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 50-year-old Anderson man apparently drowned in Lake Secession in Abbeville County while trying to retrieve his boat. Abbeville County Coroner Ronnie Ashley said that Bobby Ray Jones was putting his boat into the water around 11 a.m. Friday when it started to drift away.
Volunteers: "It's a March for Justice, Not Race"
Thousands in Columbia are expected to turn out for a march in honor of Trayvon Martin, Saturday.
PBR Arrives in Columbia
The PBR rodeo will take center stage at Colonial Life Arena, Saturday.
Neighborhood Watch Groups Re-Group After Martin Murder
The murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida prompts preventative measures by neighborhood watch groups here in the Midlands.
Bookkeeper theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a 43-year-old Blythewood woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $700,000 from a group of doctors who trusted her to keep their books.
Decker Blvd. to Get $150,000 Facelift
A much needed facelift is headed to Northeast Columbia. Business along Decker Boulevard can apply now for a facade improvement grant to beautify the area.
First SC Flu Death of the Season in Richland Co.
An elderly Richland County man is the first person to die from the flu this season.
Vote to Retool Benedict College
You can help Benedict College get a facelift courtesy of Home Depot.
Barbecue Cook-Off at State Farmers Market
Lady's and gentlemen start your taste buds!
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $290 Million
$290 million is up for grabs in tonight's Mega Millions drawing.
Major USC Donors Bringing 700 Jobs to the State.
A facility for Nephron Pharmaceuticals is currently under construction in Lexington County. The project is expected to create 700 jobs.
Mathematics, magic tricks slated for USC event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mathematics and magic are mixing in a mathematics professor's presentation at the University of South Carolina.
SC Bill Would Allow Voters to Register Online
A bill allowing South Carolina residents to register to vote online has advanced.
Police Link Two Burglars to 50 Break-ins
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have broken up a burglary ring that broke into around 50 houses in Greenwood and Newberry counties, stealing more than $100,000 in televisions, computers, jewelry and other items. Investigators say a traffic stop in Saluda County earlier this month helped them break up the ring, when they busted a drug dealer who had some of the items stolen from the home.
