McConnell Says He Won't Run for Senate This Year
Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell says he won't run this year to reclaim his seat in the South Carolina Senate.
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Final preparations underway for Five Points St. Patrick's Day Festival
Final preparations are underway as Five Points gets ready to turn green for St. Patrick's Day.
Gas Prices Projected to...Decline
The price of Carbob, a key ingredient used in some fuel, has gone down consistently for the past month, and economists say that trend could make its way eastward to the Palmetto State, causing gas prices to drop.
Charter Schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate is debating a charter school bill that Superintendent Mick Zais calls his top legislative priority. The state schools chief wants to increase the number of charters statewide.
SC House Wants to Ban 'Pink Slime' in Schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House wants to ban public schools from buying meat containing the common beef filler dubbed ``pink slime.'' The House approved an amendment to its budget plan barring state money from buying food for students treated with ammonia hydroxide.
Mother Accused of Killing Her Children to Enter Plea
A mother accused of suffocating her two young sons before driving them into the North Edisto River will be in court Friday.
USC talk on Civil War diarist Mary Boykin Chesnut
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A descendant of Civil War diarist Mary Boykin Chesnut is speaking at a symposium at the University of South Carolina.
SC poet, 2011 National Book winner speaks at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina poet and National Book Award winner Nikky Finney is lecturing on the art of writing at the University of South Carolina.
Wounded vets compete in SC for Army archery team
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — More than a dozen wounded Army veterans from across the United States are competing for slots on the Army's archery team in advance of the 2012 Warrior Games.
The Push to File Taxes Electronically
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, you're in luck. The State Department of Revenue is encouraging last minuet filers to enter their taxes electronically.
Former SLED Chief Lloyd Bills SC State $25,000
South Carolina State owes the state's former top cop around $25,000 as he helps conduct an internal investigation at the school.
SC House Democrats try to give employees a bonus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Efforts by House Democrats to give South Carolina's public employees a one-time bonus in November have failed.
Sunshine Week Rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Sunshine Week in South Carolina is being celebrated with a rally at the Statehouse supporting the Freedom of Information Act.
SC House Democrats Try to Give Employees a Bonus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Democrats are trying to give state employees a one-time bonus in November, saying legislators need to recognize their service. The bonus would be in addition to the 2 percent raises called for in the Ways and Means' budget plan.
Jr. Sportscasters Broadcast Cocky's Dramatic Home Run
Cocky Jr. Sportscaster Contest winners Avery Williams and Madison Alexander helped out the ABC Columbia news team Wednesday by calling the dramatic conclusion of the Wiffle Ball World Series. Tim Hill has the story from the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at Six.
Gas Leak Closes Lanes in Downtown Columbia
A gas leak is causing a traffic tie-up in Downtown Columbia.
New Nickelodeon Theater to Revamp Main St.
The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina's only non-profit art house film theater, launches the second phase of its Move the Nick Capital Campaign to renovate and move the theater, hoping to continue an economic boom in downtown Columbia.
SC House gives districts waiver if needed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The majority leader of the South Carolina House says the proposed budget for 2012-13 provides enough money to give school district employees statewide raises of at least 2 percent.
Columbia police raising money to fight cancer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police officers from Columbia are helping raise money to fight cancer.
Inmate in NC Leads Investigators to Body in SC
Authorities say an inmate jailed in Charlotte, N.C., after he was found driving a missing 87-year-old Pennsylvania man's car has led investigators to a body in Lancaster County, S.C.
Lifesaving Lessons
Dozens of area children learn skills during an after school course that can help them save a life during an emergency situation.
APNewsBreak: Haley budget director joining DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's budget director is leaving to become South Carolina's program coordinator for public health.
Unemployment Audit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A second independent audit of South Carolina's unemployment agency shows the system that checks whether people getting jobless benefits were also being paid at a job didn't work properly for six years.
Arrest Made in SC Shooting Over Drugs
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County deputies say they arrested a man who killed one man and shot another while trying to take marijuana from him. Authorities said 23-year-old Colby Thomas was taken into custody Monday at a motel in Anderson and charged with murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and other charges.
Gamecock Fans React to Darrin Horn Firing
Tuesday, Gamecock fans reacted to the news that Darrin Horn, Head Coach for Men's Basketball was released from his duties.
