USC hosts speaker on stem cell studies in medicine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An expert in the area of stem cell research in medicine is speaking at the University of South Carolina.
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Naked man watches joggers in Columbia neighborhood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are warning early-morning joggers in some of the city's nicer neighborhoods to be on the lookout for a naked man.
Tackling your Taxes
We're in the middle of peak tax season for area preparers who say they anticipate seeing 50 percent of their business within the next few weeks.
SC Democrats Demolish Sand Sculpture of Candidates
The presidential primary is over, and some South Carolina Democrats are ready to go pound sand.
Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Fort Mill Girlfriend
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A man will spend 30 years in prison after admitting he choked his girlfriend to death in her Fort Mill apartment. The Herald of Rock Hill (http://bit.ly/yCpSNd ) reports that 32-year-old Jimmy Kendall pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced Monday.
Gov. Haley Defends Romney Endorsement
Less than 48 hours after Newt Gingrich's stunning victory in the South Carolina Republican primary, Gov. Nikki Haley defends her endorsement of Mitt Romney as the best presidential candidate.
DJJ where it's never been before.
DJJ officials move the first house built by DJJ.
Women In Politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group that works to get more women elected in South Carolina has launched an online course about how to run a campaign.
SC Dems to demolish sand sculpture of candidates
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The presidential primary is over, and some South Carolina Democrats are ready to go pound sand.
SC mayor pulled over, then pulls trooper over
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the mayor of Norway's claim that he was legally empowered to pull over a state trooper after the trooper had pulled him over for speeding.
Spurrier Remembers Joe Paterno
Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno passed away this morning from lung cancer at the age of 85. South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier released a statement hours after Paterno's death to remember one of the games greatest.
Joe Paterno Dead at 85
Joe Paterno Jr., whose glittering career as Penn State's football coach was tainted by a child sex-abuse scandal, died today. He was 85.
Newt wins, on to Florida
Newt Gingrich handedly won South Carolina during the primary and beat his nearest opponent by more than 10%.
Gingrich Wins South Carolina
After days of twists and turns in the Republican primaries, Gingrich comes out on top in the Palmetto State.
Voter Turnout Mixed in the Midlands
Amid heavy wind, rain and a Saturday, voters' presence at the polls in the Midlands was unpredictable.
SC Voters Take in Topsy-Turvy Week before Primary
The dynamics of the GOP presidential race in South Carolina have shifted dramatically this week after a series of events left the campaign in turmoil and left countless voters undecided about who to support.
9 SC Schools Named Finalists for Palmetto's Finest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for awards that recognize innovation and excellence. The state Association of School Administrators named finalists this week for the 2012 Palmetto's Finest awards.
Mother Killed In Lancaster County
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County deputies say a mother of three young children has been shot to death in her home.
In their own words, GOP Presidential hopefuls.
In four seperate one on one interviews, we talked with all four GOP Presidential hopefuls about their run for the Republican Nomination.
Watch the Election Results on your smartphone!
ABC Columbia will be providing exclusive live coverage of Your Voice Your Vote 2012 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and it's available on your smartphone!
'Small Hurdles' Expected for Saturday Primary
The last time an election was held on a Saturday in South Carolina was four years ago, and election officials hope this weekend's primary goes as smoothly; however, they do expect what they call 'small hurdles.'
Campaign ad spending surges past $12 million in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The crush of campaign ad spending in South Carolina has swollen to more than $12 million so far, with candidates and independent groups paying top dollar to elbow for room in the state's advertising marketplace.
At Least 2 SC Officers Injured in Prison Riot
Authorities are not yet sure what prompted a disturbance among inmates at Lieber Correctional Institution near Ridgeville during which at least two corrections officers were injured.
Army's Top Enlisted Leader: We Still Need Soldiers
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Army's top enlisted leader says the smaller Army of the future will still require new professional soldiers. Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler spoke Thursday at Fort Jackson and addressed 1,100 of the service's newest military graduates.
Three Students Among Four Dead In Fiery Crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The University of South Carolina says three students were among the four people killed in a pre-dawn wreck near Williams-Brice Stadium this week.
