Local Shelter Sees Spike in Adoptions
PETS Inc. in Columbia had more than 100 adoptions in one week.
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Haley Transparency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley came into office promising a commitment to transparency, but the deletion of emails by staffers has brought new criticism that she has fallen short on that key campaign issue.
96-year-old SC Army veteran eager to give blood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ninety-six-year-old Joe Johnson is first in line when a bloodmobile shows up at his South Carolina retirement home. He says he is eager to save lives and keep up the habit he started during his Army career.
SC deputies find body of man reported missing
GASTON, S.C. (AP) — The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a Gaston man who had been reported missing a day before his body was found.
SC high school team's locker room robbed at game
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of a visiting high school basketball team's possessions from their locker room during the second half of a basketball tournament.
Carillon Carolers Stop by Main and Gervais
The Carillon Carolers stopped by Main and Gervais to spread some holiday cheer.
Needy SC National Guard families get holiday help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina volunteers and business owners are letting needy National Guard members and their families know they aren't forgotten at Christmas time.
Haley has great days and bad days in SC in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — These are some great days in South Carolina, if the people who answer the phone at state agencies are to be believed. But was 2011 a great year in the Palmetto State?
Angel Poll
Angels play a major role in the Christmas story, but a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows they are a year-round presence for most, with 77 percent of adults saying they believe in their existence.
Last Minute Shoppers
Last minute shoppers race against the clock to get all of their Christmas shopping done.
Christmas Sunday Church Plans
The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was in 2005. As this weekend approaches, some Midlands churches scramble to alter their plans, as they attempt to decide which day, Saturday or Sunday, is more appropriate.
Occupy Protesters Give Governor 'Gift'
A day after a federal judge rules that Occupy Columbia protesters must no longer camp out on the State house grounds with tents and other sleeping materials, they present Gov. Nikki Haley with an early Christmas gift...a tent.
Justice Dept. Rejects Voter ID
The U.S. Department of Justice has rejected South Carolina's voter ID law, saying the new policy doesn't do enough to ensure that minority voters aren't discriminated against.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas from ABC COLUMBIA. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday!
K-9 Fargo Remembered
A memorial service was held Thursday to honor and remember K-9 Fargo, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
Spartanburg, Greenville Have Lowest Gas Prices
Greenville and Spartanburg have the lowest gasoline prices in South Carolina for the Christmas holiday.
Gingrich to Hold Town Hall and Lunch in Columbia
Newt Gingirch's last campaign stop in the Republican presidential race before Christmas is going to be in Columbia.
Protester Urinated at State House
Authorities say a 47-year-old man who identified himself as an Occupy Columbia protester was arrested for urinating near a monument on Statehouse grounds, but protesters say they don't know him.
Earthquake Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An earthquake that registered a magnitude of 2.6 shook residents near Charleston but no damage has been reported.
Adult Store Opens, City Council Stiffens Ordinances
In an attempt to revamp its current business licensing ordinances, the City of Columbia invited outside legal council to make recommendations, now that a new adult toy store is causing controversy.
Federal judge's ruling means tents must go
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge's ruling means Occupy Columbia protesters face arrest again if they continue camping and sleeping on Statehouse grounds.
Teen Charged with Murder in Aiken Officer's Death
A 19-year-old Aiken man has been charged with murder in the shooting of an Aiken police officer.
Judge Rules Against Occupy Columbia
A federal judge says new rules regulating protests on the Statehouse grounds can take effect immediately.
2nd man charged in Richland robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second man has been charged in the robbery that led to the death of a Richland County sheriff's department's dog shot in the line of duty.
APNewsBreak: Zais makes offer to stem lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais says an updated opinion from the attorney general's office could resolve a dispute with the state Board of Education regarding its authority over the elected schools chief.
