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.
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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.
Study Recommends SC Ban on Speed Cameras
A state commission recommends that South Carolina continue its ban on the use of cameras to catch speeders.
Choice of Home Appliance Could Land You a Rebate
The Products you choose to put in your home could be putting money back in your pockets.
Haley to hold open door meetings with constituents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is holding another meeting with constituents in her Statehouse office, and they can talk about any topic they want.
SC DOT: Let residents pay for their own driveway
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's transportation department says residents should be paving their own driveways.
Duke Rate Hike
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Duke Energy's 600,000 customers in South Carolina will soon see their bills go up.
SC Legislators Discuss New Voter ID Requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Plans to require better proof of citizenship to register to vote in South Carolina have won an early test in the Senate and opened the door to a new round of arguments about voting rights. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Thursday approved a bill that says citizenship proof can come from documents that include a driver's license, birth certificate, United States passport or tribal identification.
Benedict's Dr. Ethel Taylor Dead at 87
As mourners gathered on the campus of Benedict College to celebrate the life of legend, icon and community activist, Dr. Ethel Mae Henderson Taylor, those whom she inspired vow to model her commitment to service.
USC School of Music gets biggest donation ever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man who directed the University of South Carolina's band for more than 30 years is donating $1 million to the School of Music for undergraduate scholarships.
Reports of Naked man scare neighbors
Residents in the Shandon and Heathwood neighborhoods are on alert tonight after police say at least two women have reported a naked man fondling himself in front of morning joggers.
Court Motion: Mom of Missing Toddler Pregnant and Mentally Ill
An attorney for the mother of a South Carolina toddler missing since Thanksgiving says his client is pregnant and should be released from jail.
