Lexington State of the Town Address
A lot of changes are coming to Lexington according to Mayor Randy Halfacre who held a state of the town address. The hour long address focused on three key issues, growth, partnership and planning.
Local News
SC Mom Says She Rubbed Cocaine on Sore Tooth
A 27-year-old Conway woman told authorities her newborn daughter tested positive for drugs because she had rubbed cocaine on a sore tooth before giving birth.
Teen Shooting
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a teen has been shot and killed while sitting in a car in Aiken.
1 Fired from SC Jail After Inmate Escape
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ One employee has been fired and several others disciplined after an inmate escaped from the Berkeley County jail. Sheriff's spokesman Dan Moon says one person was fired, one employee was demoted and two others were suspended.
Gilbert Teen killed while helping remove deer from road
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating an accident that took the life of a 17-year-old Gilbert teen.
SC DMV plans more realistic driving tests
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials say they plan to put new drivers through a more realistic road test before giving them a license.
New Video in Carter Strange Beating Revealed
Eight months after their son was severely beaten in Columbia's Five Points, the parents of the victim witness the moments leading up to their son's attack.
SC Army post has community tour of installation
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is inviting the public to tour the post and get an up-close look at how soldiers are trained.
Local school showcased in Apple commercial
Lexington High School is now being showcased in an Apple commercial about using the iPad 2 in the classroom.
Peaches already blooming in SC, worrying farmers
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — The warm winter already has some peach trees blooming, and that has farmers worried.
Could Warmer Temps Threaten Local Crops?
South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers is closely monitoring unseasonably warm temperatures' possible impact on crops, so you don't end up paying more at the grocery store.
SC Group goes to Court over Inmate Mental Health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - An advocacy group that has sued South Carolina's prisons agency over the care of mentally ill inmates is getting its day in court. Circuit Court Judge Michael Baxley on Monday is expected to begin hearing arguments in the case. The lawsuit accuses the Corrections Department of violating the constitutional rights of inmates suffering from mental illness. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities sued the agency in 2005, saying mentally ill inmates were being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment by being severely punished for disciplinary infractions. The group also said the inmates were not being given enough access to psychiatric care. The advocacy group says as many as 4,400 of the state's inmates are mentally ill. Prison officials deny claims that mentally ill inmates' rights are being violated but acknowledge their agency needs more money.
Police find bomb-making materials in Cordova
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they found materials that could be used to make bombs while investigating a domestic violence complaint in Orangeburg County.
Riverbanks Zoo offers Valentine tour, dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sweethearts looking for a special Valentine's experience can spend a night out with the animals.
Recall Involving a Breakfast Favorite
Minnesota-based Michael Foods is recalling its pre-hard boiled eggs.
A Look at South Carolina's Many License Plates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A new South Carolina license plate advocating equality for gay residents will be available Monday at Department of Motor Vehicles offices statewide. A look at the state's many license plates.
Is Black History Month Still Relevant?
In its 36th year of observance in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Black History Month is underway. But, is it relevant or even necessary in 2012?
SC State Considers Budget Cuts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University is considering budget cuts to make up for an estimated shortfall of almost $4 million.
SC Tourism Targets SEC and ACC Fans
Consider them South Carolina's newest tourist attractions - linebackers in Carolina garnet and wide receivers in Clemson orange. Last fall for the first time the state's tourism agency targeted promotional messages to ACC and SEC fans in nearby states.
Investigators Arrest Suspect in Salty Nut Cafe Fire
Columbia Fire Department investigators say they have arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at the Salty Nut Cafe in Five Points.
Recalled birth control pills prescribed in Columbia
The fallout continues today from a voluntary recall issued by Pfizer over a contraceptive packaging mistake.
Suspended Drivers' Licenses to be Cleared
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces the upcoming Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions, which means your spotted driving record could be wiped clean.
SC DOT secretary: Commission micromanages
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's transportation secretary says he's OK with having two bosses but he wants one of them to stop micromanaging the agency.
SC leaders, wife of VA chief meet on military kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wife of the head of the Veterans Affairs Administration is praising South Carolina's community leaders and state school system for their efforts to support children in military families.
SC employers, Guard discuss jobs for female vets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina business leaders and the top female general in the South Carolina National Guard are meeting to discuss ways to help female military veterans get back into the workforce.
