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.
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Woman's Body Found at Vacant Lancaster House
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in an abandoned home Lancaster. Sheriff's Maj. Matt Shaw says that the body of 54-year-old Linda Massey Gaymon was found inside a dilapidated house at around 11 a.m. on Friday.
SC State board head steps down weeks after firings
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of South Carolina State University's trustees board is out of that post two weeks after the state's only historically black public university fired eight high-level employees amid an internal investigation.
Army wife, dietitian urges healthy food for kids
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The wife of the general who commands the Army's largest training post is known around Fort Jackson as the woman who teaches second-graders how to cook "roasted monster brains."
Missing Siblings Found Safe
Richland County Sheriff's spend more than 12 hours searching for two young children who left their home early Saturday morning.
Arrests made in Connection with Lexington Murder
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives arrested a 24-year-old Swansea man and 21-year-old Denmark man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man on February 12 at the 43-year-old man’s home on Calhoun Road near Swansea.
Previous Coverage: Association launches audit as search continues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Hospitality Association has launched an external audit of its finances as the search for its missing president continues to baffle law enforcement.
Bill Creates SC Medal of Valor
The state Senate has approved a bill to create a South Carolina medal recognizing fallen military service members with ties to the state.
Strong weather exits the Midlands, Tornado Confirmed
The Midlands of South Carolina was hit with a powerful storm system that brought heavy rains, severe storms, and even one tornado.
Black History Month: Relaxed Vs. Natural Hair
Creamy crack. A perm. A touch up. Whatever you call it, black women have strong opinions about it. We're talking about chemical relaxers used to straighten ethnic hair. In this Black History Month feature, we take a closer look at the battle between relaxed hair and natural hair and why one professor believes the fight is really about knowing your history.
Principal Grades
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The principal at Beaufort High School has resigned after an investigation of grade-changing at the school.
SC's week of legislative action
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The seventh week of the legislative session:
USC Baseball Game Pushed Back
Due to inclement clement weather USC has rescheduled its Friday night baseball game with Elon.
USC dance marathon to raise funds for hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Close to 500 students and 100 volunteers from the University of South Carolina are kicking up their heels all night long to raise money for the Palmetto Health Children's Hospital in Columbia.
Landmark Columbia cafeteria has new succesor
Sadie's American Cafeteria will soon take the place of the old S & S Cafeteria in the Richland Mall.
Senators vote against blocking education standards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has voted not to block the implementation of nationwide education standards in math and reading.
SC Officer Dismissed, Charged with Weapons Theft
A captain with Orangeburg's police department has been fired after being accused of taking weapons from the department's armory.
SC House committee approves state spending plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced a 2012-13 budget that gives employees raises, pays down debt and sets aside money to deepen Charleston's port.
South Carolina Senate delays debate on DHEC leader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Senate has postponed further discussion on whether to confirm Catherine Templeton as head of South Carolina's public health and environmental control agency.
SC Gov. to Repay Security for Trips
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley's administration has agreed to repay the state the $16,000 it cost to provide security during out-of-state fundraising trips she took during the past year.
Voter ID Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina Election Commission review of allegations that dead people have been voting has found no evidence that any such ballots were cast.
Coroner: Alcohol a Factor in Fatal Crash
The Richland County Coroner says alcohol was a factor in an accident that killed four people January 18th.
Auntie Karen Foundation: Legends of...2012
At a time when state dollars are hard to come by for various programs and organizations due to budget cuts, The Auntie Karen Foundation seeks to meet that need by highlighting talent and providing opportunities for those right here in the Midlands.
Our interview with Phineas & Ferb
Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever, will take center stage at the Colonial Life Arena. We caught up with them Wednesday to talk about the show.
Teachers, other state workers may see a raise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years.
