Unemployment Benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ If unemployed workers in South Carolina can't find a job in six months, they would have to volunteer 16 hours weekly to continue getting a check under a bill up for debate by a Senate panel.
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Boil Water Advisory
There is a boil water advisory in Columbia Monday night.
Man Charged with Trying to Run Over Deputy
RIchland County deputies say a man accused of trying to run over one of their officers has turned himself in.
Family of Missing Toddler Pleads for Help
Family members of missing 18 month old Amir Jennings, pleaded for help finding him, Thursday.
Zais discussing SC's No Child Left Behind waiver
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais is talking at a Columbia school about his proposal for opting out of No Child Left Behind.
Firms helping wounded Army vet get new home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A wounded Army combat veteran from Fort Jackson is getting a mortgage-free home.
Deputy Talks About K-9 Partner's Death
Less than a month after his K-9 partner, Fargo, dies in the line of duty, Richland County Master Deputy Warren Cavanagh opens up about coping with the loss.
Lawmakers to Return Tuesday
The South Carolina State House will see the return of State Lawmakers Tuesday for the start of the 2012 Legislative session.
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.
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.
