SC town welcomes new 'doughboy' statue
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Three years after vandals destroyed its predecessor, the "Spirit of the American Doughboy" is back in Anderson.
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No charges in Aiken Halloween gun case
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they aren't charging the guardian of a 10-year-old Aiken trick-or-treater who pulled a 9-mm handgun on a woman who joked she'd steal his candy on Halloween.
Whale Watching
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ People boating and fishing along the South Carolina coast should be on the lookout for company. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service says calving season has begun for the North Atlantic right while. That means the endangered creatures are making their way south from New England to the warm waters off South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Irmo Elects Hardy King as New Mayor
In a closely watched election between three of Irmo's five current town council members, Hardy King wins, replacing Mayor John Gibbons.
Local Election Results
Voters went to the polls Tuesday for local elections in eight communities in the midlands. In Irmo and West Columbia, voters have chosen new mayors.
Regulators Put Duke-Progress Deal on Next Agenda
South Carolina regulators will discuss the proposed merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy at a hearing next month.
Kershaw County Sheriff's Warn of Check Scam
It sounds to good to be true and Kershaw county sheriff's say that's exactly what it is. A check is being sent to area residents congratulating them on a sweepstakes win, officials say is designed only for them to lose.
Riverbanks Zoo receives record $863,000 bequest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is celebrating a bequest of $863,000, the single largest gift in its 37-year history.
APNewsBreak: Nations challenge SC immigration law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sixteen Latin American and Caribbean nations have asked to join the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against South Carolina's new illegal immigration law.
Deputy Deadly Crash
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A Richland County deputy who was not charged in a fatal wreck this summer was at fault in four other wrecks while working as a Sumter County deputy a decade ago.
Riverbanks Zoo Receives Record $863,000 Bequest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is celebrating a bequest of $863,000, the single largest gift in its 37-year history. Zoo officials said Tuesday that Melinda Poole Grizzell, who died in January, provided for the gift. They say Grizzell moved to South Carolina from San Diego 20 years ago and was a constant supporter of the zoo.
Nationwide EAS Test Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., ABC Columbia will be participating in a nationwide Emergency Alert System test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission. The test is designed to check the proficiency of disseminating emergency information nationwide on a timely basis.
SC Gov. Haley's book expected on Jan. 3
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's book will be out Jan. 3.
Deputy involved in fatal wreck had crashes before
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County deputy who was not charged in a fatal wreck this summer was at fault in four other wrecks while working as a Sumter County deputy a decade ago.
Spurrier Says Shaw Will Play vs. Florida
Steve Spurrier says quarterback Connor Shaw should play this Saturday against Florida. Shaw suffered a concussion a concussion at the end of the Arkansas game. ABC Columbia's Tim Hill has a recap to today's weekly press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.
Salavation Army Looking for Holiday Volunteers for Warehouse
Want to spread Christmas cheer by helping local people in need? The Salvation Army of the Midlands and Toys for Tots still need volunteers to assist at the Christmas warehouse which will be held at the Ruff Building at the SC State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Drive).
Former Columbia city councilman free from prison
A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.
USC instructor talks on Van Gogh website project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A University of South Carolina art instructor is lecturing on a website that accompanies a new biography of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
SC ranks 8th in hiring military vets as teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Classrooms across South Carolina are benefiting from veteran teachers in more ways than one.
SC Democratic Party chairman to lead discussion
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Democratic Party chairman is the featured speaker at a Furman University event about the future of his party in a conservative state.
Extreme Couponing Helps the Hungry
Grocery Shopping can sometimes costs a pretty penny, but not for one West Columbia wife and mother of four who is using the techniques to buy thousands of dollars worth of food for little or no money. Items she is now donating to those in need.
DeMint to Make No Endorsement in 2012 SC Primary
Tea party favorite and U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint says he won't endorse a candidate in the 2012 presidential race, taking what would be a huge bump off the table in early-voting South Carolina.
SC labor head: Lawsuits don't alter business rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's labor agency says federal lawsuits challenging the state's anti-illegal immigration law won't affect the law's mandate that businesses check their new employees' legal status.
DeMint withholds endorsement in 2012 SC primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tea party favorite Sen. Jim DeMint says he won't endorse anyone in the 2012 presidential race, taking a huge bump in popularity off the table for candidates in early voting South Carolina.
Patrol Car Brick
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 20-year-old man has been arrested after he threw a brick at a Richland County Sheriff's Office patrol car.
