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.
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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.
Former SC Superintendent Accused of Tax Evasion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A former superintendent for schools in Mullins and Columbia is accused of underreporting his income by nearly $626,000. The state Revenue Department says 61-year-old Nathaniel Miller of Columbia was arrested Monday and charged with five counts of tax evasion.
Ft. Jackson 'Enlists' Make-A-Wish Child
Fort Jackson's 193rd Infantry Brigade gets a special new soldier, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Dr. Conrad Murray: Guilty in Michael Jackson Case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury has reached a guilty verdict in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's doctor. The verdict came Monday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. Prosecutors depicted Murray as a reckless physician who abandoned…
SC schools will conduct earthquake safety drills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools will conduct earthquake safety drills as part of a larger effort to make residents aware of the potential dangers of tremors.
SC will reduce special payments for 18 hospitals
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will reduce the amount of money it pays to about a third of the state's hospitals as compensation for treating uninsured and indigent patients.
SC man charged in hit-and-run death of pedestrian
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A West Columbia man is charged with killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident.
Kenyan official gleans safety ideas from SC visit
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A delegation from the Republic of Kenya is visiting South Carolina to learn about ways to improve the East African nation's automotive safety.
13-year-old visits Fort Jackson on Make-a-Wish
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — A 13-year-old Texas girl with cystic fibrosis is getting a chance to join the Army at Fort Jackson as part of a Make-a-Wish visit.
West Columbia Police Arrest Man in Connection with Hit and Run
West Columbia Police have arrested Diedreich Adam Jackson, 29, and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. On November 5, 2011 the West Columbia Police Department had a traffic fatality that occurred during the early morning hours on N.12th Street. According to police, It appeared a vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking northbound on the sidewalk.
USC and Clemson Games Set For Noon
USC and Clemson will both play noon home games this Saturday. The SEC and ACC determined the final game times Sunday. USC will host Florida at noon on CBS. Clemson will host Wake Forest at noon on ESPNU. The Gamecocks fall from 9th to 13th in the latest BCS Standings. Clemson is 9th.
SC deputies: Suspect robbed same pharmacy twice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law officers say a suspect is in jail awaiting a bond hearing after trying to rob the same drug store twice in less than a week.
High school teams chunkin' pumpkins in USC contest
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — High school teams from across South Carolina have a chance to take out any post-Halloween aggression on the season's orange mascot.
