6 exposed to powder at Columbia prison OK
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Six people who went to the hospital after being exposed to a powder inside a suspicious package at a state prison in Columbia have been released.
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SC legislator proposes shortening time for divorce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposed amendment to the South Carolina constitution would allow couples to divorce after 150 days of separation, rather than one year.
Hospitality Association says about $480K missing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the South Carolina Hospitality Association say about $480,000 is missing from its account, but an audit found no evidence linking its founder to the lost funds.
2 pedestrians struck, killed by logging truck
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — State troopers say two pedestrians were struck and killed by a log truck that was swerving to miss a car left in the road from a previous wreck.
SC Senate approves ban on camping at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has unanimously approved a bill preventing Occupy Columbia from renewing its around-the-clock protest on Statehouse grounds.
Crews Report Heavy Smoke from Compost Fire
A one-and-a-half acre compost fire is causing heavy smoke issues in the Ballentine area.
Occupy Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate has unanimously approved a bill preventing Occupy Columbia from renewing its around-the-clock protest on Statehouse grounds.
2 Pedestrians Struck, Killed by Logging Truck
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) _ State troopers say two pedestrians were struck and killed by a log truck that was swerving to miss a car left in the road from a previous wreck.
SC Hosp. Assoc. Reports More than $480,000 Missing
Officials with the South Carolina Hospitality Association say about $480,000 is missing from its account, but an audit found no evidence linking its founder to the lost funds.
Nearly Half a Million Missing from Hospitality Assoc.
Officials with the South Carolina Hospitality Association say the results on an audit are 'shocking, sickening and inexcusable' as it was discovered that $480,944.93 went missing from the Association from 2009 to 2011.
Concealed weapons permit instructor arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division agents say a concealed weapons permit instructor in Lexington was arrested after he taught what is required by state law to be an eight-hour class in just four hours.
SC House approves ban on texting and driving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill banning drivers from texting or reading electronic messages on South Carolina's roadways has received key approval in the House.
SC Bill Clarifies Colleges Can Ban Smoking
A House panel has advanced a bill clarifying that South Carolina's colleges can go smoke-free.
Pawmetto Lifeline Puts More Bite in their Bark
Pawmetto Life held their grand opening of the new Meyer Finlay Adoption Center Wednesday night. A more than 7 acre facility off Bower Parkway that will give them more room to help save the lives of pets here in the Midlands.
Gov. Haley Blasts House budget-writing Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is lambasting the House budget-writing committee for not including $140 million worth of tax cuts in their spending plan for the coming year.
SC Gov Haley bashing House budget-writers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is lambasting the House budget-writing committee for not including $140 million worth of tax cuts in their spending plan for the coming year.
Texting and Driving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill banning drivers from texting or reading electronic messages on South Carolina's roadways has received key approval in the House.
Stolen Pit Bulls 'Ready' for Adoption
Nearly a month after several pit bulls were stolen from a Columbia animal shelter and transported to Bamberg County to be placed in a dog training compound, the dogs return to Columbia and shelter officials claim many of them are ready to be adopted.
State Trooper Hurt in I-20 Wreck Near Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a state trooper was injured after his patrol car was rear-ended as he tried to stop another car from speeding near Columbia. Richland County deputies said the wreck happened on I-20 near Interstate 77 around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
SC House committee advances private school choice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A measure offsetting parents' cost of private school tuition and homeschool expenses is moving to the House floor.
SC Ways and Means panel advances pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill meant to shore up South Carolina's pension system for roughly 220,000 public workers is heading to the House floor.
Preventable Fires
The Columbia fire department says they're seeing a disturbing trend of preventable fires throughout the area. It's what's sparking them, that now has them sending a warning to local residents.
You Can Win Baseball Tickets by just Shopping
As spring quickly approaches, that means more people will be spending time outside - including at South Carolina ball fields.
Longest-serving SC senator not seeking re-election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving senator is retiring.
Teacher Sex Charge
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ A teaching assistant from Cayce has been charged with having sex with one of his students while in Mount Pleasant for the Special Olympics.
