Judge refuses release of dashboard tape
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has refused to release to the public the videotape from a dashboard camera that captured the fatal December shooting of an Aiken police officer.
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Ban on public cash for inmate sex changes advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a bill to prohibit state money from being used for sex change surgery for inmates.
Bald eagle returns to SC's Riverbanks Zoo exhibit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Riverbanks Zoo is getting a rescued female bald eagle that will live in a new exhibit space.
Stolen Dogs ID'd, Training Compound Uncovered
A dog theft investigation spanning multiple counties comes to a close, as a third suspect is arrested, stolen dogs are identified and the dog training compound the animals were kept in, is busted by police.
SC Big Brothers Big Sisters gets mentoring grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Big Brothers Big Sisters of greater Columbia is getting a $122,000 grant from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice to expand its program for mentoring children in military families.
Saluda County Guards Gave Inmates Big Macs
Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.
City and County Officials Discuss Economic Development
City of Columbia and County officials took time out of the usual business of governing laws, to find better ways to work together to spur economic growth and development.
Fatal Dog Attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction and five-year prison sentence of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy.
Senate Close to Passing Government Restructuring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate is close to wrapping up work on a bill that would eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
Columbia may not be so healthy for women
Columbia ranks 84 among the 100 most populated cities for healthiness.
SC senators consider 'light bulb freedom' bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group wants South Carolina senators to reject a bill meant to trump federal energy standards for light bulbs.
More Voting Modifications Proposed in SC
Republican State Representative Alan Clemmons of Myrtle Beach is proposing restrictions on third party voter registration organizations like churches and other civic organizations; however, those who oppose the measure say it amounts to voter suppression tactics.
SC law enforcement details legislative priorities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is hosting a conversation about what he sees as top bills in this year's legislative session.
Columbia has 23 places to recycle old phone books
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New phone books are being delivered around South Carolina. But what to do with the old ones?
Columbia, Richland County leaders talk development
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders from Columbia and Richland County are getting together to talk with area lawmakers about economic development.
A Matter of the Heart
Instead of spending time buying candy and flowers this Valentine's Day, one area family honors the memory of their baby girl by giving love to others.
Watch out for Online Dating Scams
When it comes to dating, it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there.
Lyman Man Gets 25 Years in Fatal Motorcycle Wreck
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lyman man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in an alcohol-related crash that killed two people on a motorcycle and injured a third. Solicitor Barry Barnette says 40-year-old Kevin Casey was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to two counts of felony driving under the influence with a death and felony driving under the influence with great bodily injury.
Talks delayed on South Carolina home invasion bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel's debate has been delayed on a new bill that would add a new crime to the list of offenses eligible for the death penalty.
Hall Of Fame
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ The state's first black Supreme Court justice since Reconstruction is the newest member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.
Waffle House hosts romantic dinners for two
Various Waffle House restaurants across the Midlands are pulling out all the stops to make your Valentine's dinner with your sweetheart, special.
Columbia police taking donations for heart health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police officers in Columbia are spending their Valentine's Day taking donations to benefit heart health.
Victim involved in School Bus Collision Identified
The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim involved in a fatal collision with a school bus. Coroner Gary Watts says 85 year old Constance Myers, a passenger in the car, died of a neck fracture.
N Augusta Man Charged in $360K Fraud Case
A North Augusta man has been charged with selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in of shares in a corporation but using the money for himself.
Man gets 40 years for Fatal Upstate Shooting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman. Prosecutors said 23-year-old Charvus Nesbitt submitted an Alford plea Monday to murder, attempted murder and other charges, which is a plea where he does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence for a conviction.
