South Carolina Farmers Market open for winter
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Despite the onset of winter, South Carolina produce is on sale at the state Farmers Market.
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Deputies: Man Tried to Kidnap 9 Year old Girl
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives are seeking help from citizens in identifying a man they say attempted to kidnap a 9-year-old girl at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6 while the girl played with friends outside her residence at a mobile home park on Charleston Highway near West Columbia.
Politicians respond to new Pentagon strategy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Politicians are reacting with praise and criticism to President Obama's new strategy for a leaner, smaller military and the effect it might have in the Carolinas.
Fire Officials Deem Columbia Restaurant Fire Arson
An early morning fire at a Midlands restaurant is deemed arson.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Sisters
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing two sisters in an Oconee County home invasion. Prosecutors said Shawn Owens pleaded guilty Friday to murder.
Final Moments of K-9's Death Revealed
Richland County K-9 Deputy, Fargo, died like a true soldier in battle, according to his partner who recounts the details of the dog's final moments.
Public Hearing on Bus System Saturday
Saturday, January 7, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at CMRTA Headquarters on Lucius Road, officials will host a public forum. Riders of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, will have a chance to respond to a reduction in services that could come as early as next month.
Police Use Search Warrants in Search for Missing Toddler
Columbia Police continue to search for 18 month old, Amir Jennings. Thursday, ABC Columbia News learned officials had issued 3 search warrants in the case.
Cops use cadaver dog in search for missing SC boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say they have used cadaver dogs to search a car and home belonging to the South Carolina woman they accuse of repeatedly lying to them about where her 18-month-old son is.
SC governor predicts Romney victory in SC primary
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is predicting that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will win her state's pivotal Southern primary.
SC Lawmakers: Budgets Won't Return to 2007 Levels
The leaders of South Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature say they will not use an additional $913 million in revenue to boost agencies' budgets back to pre-recession levels.
Mayor Takes Over
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) _ The new mayor of Norway says someone else climbed through a Town Hall window on New Year's Day to get inside, not him.
SC Firms Help Get New Home to Wounded Veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two firms that are part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are providing $20,000 to provide a mortgage-free home for an Army veteran wounded in Iraq. Spokesman Billy Quarles says the firms are presenting keys to the Columbia home Monday to retired Army 1st Sgt. Peter Lara, who suffered gunshot wounds during a firefight in Iraq in 2005.
SC boy empties savings to help needy family
KNIGHTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Eight-year-old Fisher Cook of the Dorchester County community of Knightsville just wanted to help.
McCain, Haley set to campaign with Romney in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled to appear on the South Carolina coast with two key supporters, U.S. Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Columbia fire chief urges heating safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As temperatures fall, authorities in Columbia are warning people to be careful with heating their homes.
Romney airing new campaign ad in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is airing a new TV ad in South Carolina with a script Gov. Nikki Haley helped inspire.
Rolling Up Your Sleeves to Give Back
ABC Columbia News is partnering up with the Red Cross for the annual blood drive. It's an opportunity for you to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Norway Mayor Sneaks in Town Hall, Changes Lock
The new mayor of Norway says he climbed into City Hall through a back window on New Year's Day because he hadn't been given the key yet.
Search for Missing Toddler Spans Three States
Police continue to search for missing toddler, Amir Jennings.
Earthquake Near Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Another small earthquake has been recorded on the South Carolina coast.
180 in SC Received $10K in Jobless Overpayments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment agency says it has identified 180 people who fraudulently received at least $10,000 each in unearned jobless benefits. The Department of Employment and Workforce is working with the U.S. Labor Department and the state attorney general's office to investigate and prosecute unemployment insurance fraud.
SC Guard chief: troops in Afghanistan make headway
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Adjutant Gen. Robert Livingston predicts a busy tempo this year for the state's Army and Air National Guard forces, based on his recent visit with units in Afghanistan.
Free Fridays Back at Riverbanks Zoo
You have a chance to get wild for free!
Winter Heating Fire Prevention
The cold weather means there is an increased risk of house fires.
