Police Chief: 'This isn't a CSI TV show'
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says people are rushing to judgment regarding his department's handling of a missing persons investigation-turned-apparent suicide.
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SC bill would detail spending of state taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring South Carolina taxpayers to receive a detailed receipt of how their state taxes are spent has advanced in the Senate.
Judge to rule if tape is released in cop's death
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A judge is getting ready to hear arguments on whether video of a traffic stop that led to the shooting death of an Aiken police officer should be released to the public.
Senators Advance Bill Denying Licenses to Dropouts
South Carolina teens who drop out of school or skip too many classes would lose their driving privileges under a bill advanced by a Senate committee.
Local Babies Leap Into the World
It's a day that only comes once every 4 years, February 29th. And while the date is in place to keep our calendar from going off track, it's a day some proud new parents won't need a calendar to remember.
Coroner releases report on SC hospitality exec
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials say the president of South Carolina's Hospitality Association died around the same time he was reported missing more than a week ago.
SC's latest private school choice plan advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced the latest attempt to help parents send their children to private schools in South Carolina.
Gov Haley Announces Website for Entrepreneurs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to use a new online tool to grow their businesses in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley and the state Commerce Department on Wednesday launched SCBizNetwork.com that's meant to help residents turn their business concepts into reality.
Latest private school choice plan advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A House panel has advanced the latest attempt to help parents send their children to private schools in South Carolina.
Senators advance ban preventing Occupy protests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a measure preventing Occupy Columbia protesters from resuming their around-the-clock presence on Statehouse grounds.
City Reacts to Death of Missing City Leader
Lawmakers to the Mayor of Columbia all reacting to the news of South Carolina Hospitality Association President, Tom Sponsellers death.
Senators Advance Ban Preventing Occupy Protests
A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a measure preventing Occupy Columbia protesters from resuming their around-the-clock presence on Statehouse grounds.
SC Senate confirms leader of environmental agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state's public health and environmental control agency has a new leader.
Deadly Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a cigarette caused a fire that killed a woman in an apartment in Columbia.
DHEC Investigates Big Rise in Norovirus Outbreaks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina health officials say they've investigated more than four times the number outbreaks of a virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting this year than they investigated during the period last year.
SCHA Spokesperson: "This is extraordinarily shocking."
Tuesday family, friends and co-workers reacted to the news that the President of the South Carolina Hospitality Association, Tom Sponseller, was found dead in a dowtown Columbia parking garage.
Indian ambassador: SC Gov. Haley is 'a star'
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The ambassador from India to the United States says she is anxious to meet South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley this week.
SC Air Guard flights over Myrtle Beach, Florence
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Fighter jets with the South Carolina Air National Guard are conducting exercises in the skies over Myrtle Beach and Florence.
Previous Coverage: Senators Pray for Missing SC Executive
Tuesday, senators held a moment of silence and prayer for missing South Carolina Hospitality Association President, Tom Sponseller.
Previous Coverage: Missing Person: President of SC Hospitality Assoc.
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott hopes the public can assist officers in locating a missing person. The family of Tom Sponseller, who was born on May 18, 1950, is concerned for his safety and well being.
Previous Coverage: The Search for Tom Sponseller
Billboards with Tom Sponseller's picture are now up in both North and South Carolina.
Previous Coverage: Search Continues for Missing Lobbyist
It's been over a week since Tom Sponseller has been seen near his downtown office. The search continues with new information coming to light concerning the Hospitality Association that he headed up. Still there is no sight of Sponseller.
'Apparent Suicide' for Tom Sponseller
Columbia Police believe President of the South Carolina Hospitality Association, Tom Sponseller, committed suicide, ending a 10-day search for the man.
Fire at Colonial Village Apartment claims one life
An early morning fire at the Colonial Village Apartment complex on West Avenue claims the life of an elderly woman.
SC exports up more than 21 percent in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The value of South Carolina's exports continues to rise.
