Deputy Gets New K-9, Resident Foots Bill
Nearly a month after his K-9 partner is shot and killed in the line of duty, a Midlands sheriff's deputy get a new four-legged police dog, with the help of a resident.
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People Sickened by Pepper Spray Inside Restaurant
Richland County deputies are looking for three suspects accused of opening a can of pepper spray inside a McDonald's on Hard Scrabble Road in Columbia.
Mitt Romney One On One with ABC Columbia News
Days ahead of the South Carolina Primary, Republican Presidential front runner Mitt Romney hits the campaign trail with a message of getting America back to work.
Summerville Woman Sentenced in Gift Card Scheme
A Summerville woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for her role in a gift card scheme that federal prosecutors say netted $1 million.
Sheriff: Rape suspect fired on cops with shotgun
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.
SC board rescinds policy, ends lawsuit threat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Board of Education has rescinded a rule requiring the elected state superintendent to provide a monthly report on multi-million-dollar grants available to schools.
Jackson-King Day, in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his civil rights organization will announce its plans to fight for social justice and against poverty at several stops across South Carolina next week. Jackson said Wednesday his Rainbow Push Coalition will announce in Charleston on Monday night a 10-point plan to make the South better. He will continue with stops in Columbia and Greenville on Tuesday.
Chase Suspect
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.
SC Democrats 'welcome' Romney, GOP primary contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top Democrats say jobs are the biggest issue for South Carolina voters and White House GOP front-runner Mitt Romney has it wrong.
SC schools chief grilled for not seeking increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is being criticized by House Democrats for not seeking more money for teacher pay.
DMV leader: Records show 900 dead may have voted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles has told the State Law Enforcement Division that more than 900 people who were recorded as having voted were actually dead.
Zinah Jennings in court, family holds out hope for Amir's safe return.
As the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings continues, this child's mother, Zinah Jennings appeared in court Wednesday.
Suspected Arson has Five Points Businesses on Edge
It's anything but business as usual for some shops in Five Points who say they're still on edge following a suspected arson of the Salty Nut Cafe'.
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SC unemployed would need to accept less pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People drawing unemployment benefits in South Carolina would have to accept job offers that pay incrementally less than their previous wages under a policy change that could take effect later this week.
Federal judge puts SC immigration lawsuit on hold
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge in South Carolina has halted a lawsuit over the state's tough new immigration law pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on a similar challenge in Arizona.
SC Woman Gets 3 Years for Stealing $800K
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.
Lawmakers Back in Session, Voter ID Lawsuit Pending
Even before the sound of the bell, signaling the start of the 2012 General Assembly, Gov. Nikki Haley pushes forward to challenge the federal government's ruling that blocks a proposed voter ID law in South Carolina.
Reward Offered in Search for Missing Toddler
Tuesday, Columbia Police offered a $10,000 reward in the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings.
Microchip Helps Locate Missing Girl.
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a microchip implanted in the family dog helped Aiken officers reunite a missing 3-year-old girl with her family.
SC unemployment agency toughening benefit rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency says a new policy will get tougher on people laid off from work for misconduct, but it may not be tough enough for legislators.
Wounded Veteran Gets New Home, Without a Mortgage
Wounded Veteran gets keys to mortgage-free Columbia home.
Mother Recounts Daughter's Near Kidnapping
As Lexington County authorities continue their search for a man suspected of nearly abducting a young girl, the mother of the child speaks out for the first time since the incident.
Patient Tries to Jump from Medical Helicopter
Authorities say a medical helicopter taking a patient to a Charleston hospital had to make an emergency landing after the patient fought with the crew and tried to leap from the aircraft.
Group tries to draw road building interest in ads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With White House candidates heading to South Carolina outside groups are vying to voters to pay attention issues too.
