Pedestrian Killed in I-26 Accident
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the person killed in a fatal accident Saturday morning.
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Transportation Center Progress at SC State
South Carolina State University has finished the first building at its transportation research center after years of delay.
Lawmakers Approve Pension Reform Rough Draft
A legislative panel has initially approved a plan to fix South Carolina's pension system.
Midlands Military to Receive Holiday Mail
Local Red Cross volunteers sort holiday cards for U.S. Military members, veterans and families.
Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw addresses USC grads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw is speaking to graduates at the University of South Carolina's winter commencement.
Citadel deals with fallout from sex abuse claim
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Duty is a word cadets live by at The Citadel, the historic military college in Charleston, S.C.
GOP Debate: Republicans say Lower Taxes
VOTE 2012 Republican presidential hopefuls say lower taxes and fewer regulations will create jobs. But they're struggling to explain what they'd do differently from their rivals to make that happen.
Attorney wants judge off SC redistricting case
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina attorney representing a state lawmaker in a U.S. House redistricting lawsuit alleging racial discrimination wants a federal judge removed from the case.
USC study: Jailed women face mental health issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study has found the majority of women in jail are facing mental health issues.
Columbia Police Crack Down on Shoplifters
Shoplifters beware, as local authorities beef up their current policy, making it harder for thieves to steal from local merchants and go unpunished.
Monday: Deadline to Claim $10,000 Lottery Ticket
The person who bought a $10,000 Powerball Lottery ticket has until Monday to claim their prize.
Spartanburg County approves incentives for Amazon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The Spartanburg County Council has unanimously voted to give an incentives package to a new Amazon warehouse in Spartanburg.
Sumter County Sheriff's Son Arrested in Drug Bust
Investigators say nine people arrested in a drug bust in Sumter County include the county sheriff's son.
Conservation groups appeal Savannah dredging
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Conservation groups in two states have appealed South Carolina's water quality permit for the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.
Education board hopes to resolve dispute with Zais
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Board of Education says it will try to resolve a dispute with Superintendent Mick Zais before Christmas.
SC State students receiving military commissions
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Members of the Bulldog Battalion at South Carolina State University are being commissioned during a formal ceremony.
Man Struck, Killed by Train near Columbia Zoo
Authorities say a man was killed after he was struck by a train near the zoo in Columbia.
Gov. Haley's staff testifying on dredging permit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two members of Gov. Nikki Haley's staff have told senators her office did not pressure board members of the state's environmental agency to approve a permit allowing Georgia to expand the Savannah port.
'Battling' Online to Win Apple iPad
In addition to the traditional Salvation Army red kettle bell ringers out and about, there is a new, high-tech way to give online, which could make you a big winner.
2 Shot and Killed at Virginia Tech
Breaking News: Virginia Tech: Police officer, one other, shot and killed on campus.
80,000 Toys Delivered to Fort Jackson
Five hundred families at Fort Jackson got an early Christmas present, Wednesday. Operation Homefront of South Carolina and Dollar Tree partnered together to bring 80,000 toys to 500 families at Fort Jackson.
Clemson students raising alcohol awareness
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Some students at Clemson University are attempting to raise awareness about alcohol use.
SRS workers holding drive for Toys for Tots
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Employees at a former nuclear weapons site near Aiken are collecting toys for children this holiday season.
Activists call for unemployment benefit extension
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Activists in South Carolina are hoping to draw attention to the issue of unemployment insurance.
Denmark woman charged with stealing veteran's cash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Denmark woman has been charged with using money she was managing for a veteran to buy things for herself, including a luxury vehicle.
