Senators advance 2 unemployment bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have advanced bills disqualifying workers in part-time and seasonal jobs from receiving unemployment benefits.
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Phishing Scam Hits Area E-Mails
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is asking people to be alert of a phishing scam they say is out to get your personal information.
SC Treasurer Says Pension System Underperforming
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says the state pension system is underperforming and paying too much in fees.
Suspect Named in Killing of Teen in Aiken County
NEW ELLENTON, S.C. (AP) _ Aiken County deputies say they have a suspect in the killing of a teen whose body was found buried in a shallow grave over the weekend. Deputies got a murder warrant Tuesday for 24-year-old Christopher Parker. Authorities say 18-year-old Huran Dix was shot over a stolen income check.
Twitter Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge has ruled that a South Carolina company's lawsuit against a former employee over Twitter followers can go forward.
Tax Time Predators on the Prowl
With tax season quickly approaching, Uncle Sam isn't the only one looking to get money from you, so the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs cautions you to be careful.
DNR owns 280,000 acres of timber in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A report by the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council has found the state Department of Natural Resources owns about 280,000 acres of timber in 40 counties.
Judge denies bond reduction for Zinah Jennings
Tuesday, ABC Columbia obtained court documents stating a bond reduction for Zinah Jennings, has been denied.
Bond denied for man arrested in SC, Ga. slayings
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for the man charged with shooting an Aiken police officer to death.
SC chiropractor sentenced to 9 years in prison
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington chiropractor has been sentenced to nine years in prison for inappropriately touching three female patients.
SC Specialty Food Association holds annual meeting
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Marketing specialty foods is the focus of this year's meeting of the South Carolina Specialty Foods Association.
Adopted Rescue Brings Smiles to Richland County
His name is Sonny, and the 2 year old, 50 pound pitbull is a world away from his old life. His new owner who also happens to be a Richland County Deputy Sheriff says he may be his proud papa, but the entire department has adopted him.
Hunter Finds Human Remains in Orangeburg Woods
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating human remains found in some woods over the weekend.
SC Chiropractor Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Lexington chiropractor has been sentenced to nine years in prison for inappropriately touching three female patients. Prosecutor Donnie Myers said Monday a judge sentenced 52-year-old Ronald Jeffrey Shows to a year and a half in prison on each of six counts of second degree assault and battery. He also was ordered to register as a sex offender.
Judges decision could free mother of missing toddler.
Monday, 22 year old Zinah Jennings appeared in court. Her attorney, Hemphill Pride, II, asked for her bond to be reduced.
Police investigate death of Aiken County teen
NEW ELLENTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of an Aiken County teen whose body was found buried in the woods near New Ellenton.
Wednesday funeral planned for slain SC officer
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for a slain South Carolina police officer.
Columbia zoo opens ropes challenge course
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Want to get a giraffe's eye view of the trees above?
Man arrested in SC, Ga. slayings expected in court
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A 26-year-old man charged with killing a South Carolina officer is expected to appear in court Monday.
Funeral Services for Fallen Aiken Police Officer
AIKEN, SC (WJBF) --Funeral services for Major Corporal Sandra Rogers have been scheduled for Wednesday. Aiken County Police say Rogers was shot and killed Saturday morning on the 1000 block of Edgefield Avenue, near Church Street. Investigators say Corporal Rogers…
Search for missing toddler continues
Columbia Police are continuing to search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings, despite not finding anything after searching for hours in a nearly 8 mile wooded area in the Northwestern part of Richland county, Thursday.
Fort Jackson hosts Medal of Honor memorial
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — A memorial service has been held at Fort Jackson for a retired Army master sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Vietnam war.
Scott's Branch Coach Killed in Pickup Truck Crash
Authorities say the girls' basketball coach at Scott's Branch High School has died after her pickup truck hit a horse standing in the road.
DNA Links Man To Murder
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say DNA linked a man currently in jail on a burglary charge to an unsolved killing in Sumter County three years ago.
Teaching Kids to Grow What They Eat
Because studies continue to show South Carolina leading the country in obesity, a gardening program gets down and dirty to teach children a new way of eating, by growing their own food.
