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.
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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.
Audit: SRS workers overpaid by nearly $8 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal audit has found that more than 500 workers at a former nuclear weapons plant in South Carolina were overpaid by nearly $8 million in stimulus money.
Local Residents React to Deadly Ohio Shooting
Local residents react to news of another school shooting. This time at a Ohio high school where authorities say a student opened fire in the schools cafeteria, killing one person and injuring 4 others.
Troopers Investigate Deadly Accident Involving School Bus
One person is dead after an accident involving a Midlands school bus.
Bill reforming SC pension system to be filed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A plan for reforming South Carolina's pension system is expected to be introduced in the House this week.
State Surplus
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) The state of South Carolina has a lot of stuff it's not using. And it's ready to sell.
3 Students Hurt in School Bus Wreck Near Hopkins
HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) _ Three middle school students were sent to the hospital after a pick-up truck hit their school bus near Hopkins. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the accident happened at around 7:45 a.m. Monday.
Church Rebuilds After Storm
Members of the Providence Baptist Church in Orangeburg rebuild after a tornado touched down in the Midlands, sending two giant pine trees literally into the sanctuary.
One Student Dead, Others Wounded in Ohio School Shooting
The police chief in a city outside Cleveland says one student has died in a shooting at a high school in Chardon, Ohio. Four others are reportedly wounded.
SC's Riverbanks Zoo Compoost for planting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia is offering lucky gardeners a chance to put in orders for its famed poop produced by elephants, giraffes and zebras.
Swansea Shooting
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Voorhees College basketball player is one of two men arrested in the shooting of a man who bled to death in his Swansea home.
