Construction Worker Dies in Columbia Cave-In
Authorities say a 61-year-old worker has been crushed to death after a hole caved in on him at a Columbia construction site.
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Human Rabies Case
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ The Sumter County woman who was diagnosed with South Carolina's first human rabies case in more than 50 years has died. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said that 46-year-old Ivy Durant died about 10:15 p.m. Monday.
Columbia woman found dead; man charged with murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested a man in the death of a woman found in a home.
Board Bans Camping on Statehouse Grounds
The Budget and Control Board has voted unanimously to ban camping and sleeping on the Statehouse grounds, effectively ending the around-the-clock protests by Occupy Columbia.
Unemployment rate drops to 9.9 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in November and officials say it was the largest monthly drop since 1976.
Koreans in Columbia React to Kim Jong Il's Death
Koreans in Columbia react to Kim Jong Il's death.
Cops: Man dies after brother asks him to eat drugs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston police are looking for a 23-year-old man who investigators say encouraged his younger brother to eat cocaine after they were arrested, leading to his death less than an hour later.
Board members named to Haley's aid foundation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has named the board members of her community aid foundation.
Former Manning Court Clerk Charged with Misconduct
State agents have arrested a former clerk in Manning's city court.
Public to Weigh In on Proposed Walmart
More than 100 residents are expected to gather for a public hearing at 701 Whaley Street in downtown Columbia to voice their concerns over a proposed Walmart to be built on the city of an historic baseball stadium.
Bowling Ball Assault
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Chester man was charged with attempted murder after he threw a bowling ball at a woman who refused his offer to buy her a drink at a Rock Hill bowling alley.
K9 Officer Named Deputy of the Year
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies name one of their K-9 officers Deputy of the Year.
Lawmakers Meet to Discuss State House Camping Rules
The Budget and Control Board has called a meeting, and the only item on the agenda is rules to prohibit sleeping or camping on the grounds of the South Carolina State House.
Judge will Rule Before End of the Year on SC Immigration Law
A federal judge says he will rule by Dec. 31 whether to block South Carolina's tough new immigration law from taking effect.
Police: Woman Found Murdered in Home
Columbia Police have arrested a suspect in what they are calling a domestic violence related murder.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, 69, has died
Kim Jong Il, North Korea's mercurial and enigmatic leader, has died. He was 69.
Child abuse cases could bring topic into the light
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The head of a Charleston group that trains adults to recognize the signs of child sexual abuse hopes recent news stories concerning The Citadel and Penn State open a dialogue on what is generally a taboo subject.
Former SC State Vice president to fight demotion
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The former vice president for Academic Affairs at South Carolina State University says the school president violated her contract by demoting her.
DHEC rarely denies water quality permits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's environmental agency has not denied a water quality permit to anyone so far this year.
Retailers Hope Spending is Up
Retailers looking to cash in on last minute shoppers are offering big deals as we head into the last week before Christmas, say consumer experts.
K-9 Memorial Planned for Later this Week
K-9 Fargo was killed in the line of duty, Friday morning. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he will announce plans for a memorial this week for the K-9 Deputy.
Missing Toddler Found Safe
A 21-month-old South Carolina boy missing for more than a day is being reunited with his family.
Romney in SC campaigning with Gov. Nikki Haley
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is campaigning on the South Carolina coast with Gov. Nikki Haley.
No Child Left Behind
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Superintendent Mick Zais' drafted proposal for changing how No Child Left Behind works in South Carolina includes giving schools a letter grade for their performance, rewarding high achievers with money, and rating teachers' classroom effectiveness.
SC--Toddler Dies-Abuse
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown says an autopsy has found a 3-year-old girl died from complications of an untreated urinary tract infection as well as neglect and several injuries from abuse.
