Immigration Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials want a federal appeals court to overturn a judge's order putting parts of the state's tough new immigration law on hold.
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Charleston Mayor Wants to Plant 10,000 Trees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston Mayor Joe Riley says he wants the city to plant 10,000 new trees. Riley delivered his state of the city address Tuesday. He says planting the trees would help local beautification and reforestation efforts. Riley says over the past decades, more and more of the city has become concrete.
More Funding for Dept. of Mental Health in Haley's Budget
Governor Haley is making mental health a top priority in her first executive budget.
Deputies Searching for Missing Woman
Richland County deputies are asking for your help in the search for a missing woman.
Victim's Identity Released in Hopkins Shooting
We now know the identity of a man shot and killed Tuesday in Hopkins.
SC's DeMint has Claflin senior at State of Union
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint is hosting a Claflin University senior at the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.
SC Gov Haley to announce anti-union measures
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she wants to further clamp down on unions in a state that ranks among the nation's least unionized.
Petraeus says US is united against terrorism
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — CIA director David Petraeus says while American civic life can be contentious, there is more that unites the nation than divides it and that no one should doubt the country's resolve to fight terrorism.
Events Leading up to World Beer Festival
The World Beer Festival is coming to Columbia Saturday, but some couldn't wait to get their hands on some tasty brews.
Investing in your Community
1 in 4 children here in the Midlands are living in poverty and the organization, Women in Philanthrophy say you can help make an impact simply by investing in your community.
Men,1 with Sword, Rob SC Home
LONGS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say three men, including one carrying a sword, tried to rob a home in Horry County. Police say it happened early Tuesday in the community of Longs, northwest of North Myrtle Beach
Stem Cell Research Address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An expert in the area of stem cell research in medicine spoke at the University of South Carolina Tuesday night.
Unemployment Down Again in SC
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 9.5 percent last month, the lowest rate in three years.
Deputies: Dog Shot, Killed in Fenced in Yard
RIchland County deputies are looking for whoever shot and killed a dog back in October.
Man Wanted in Armed Robbery
West Columbia police are looking for a suspect in a strong armed robbery.
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.
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.
