Occupy Columbia protestors praise police treatment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Protesters gathered for their third day outside the Statehouse are praising South Carolina law enforcement for treating them well.
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No rehearing granted for man in SC hotel fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man convicted of setting a fire at a South Carolina hotel that killed six people has lost his request for a rehearing on his appeal.
Fake Social Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 45-year-old Columbia man is accused of posing as a social worker and taking the money of seven vulnerable adults in two homes. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott announced Monday that Mitchell Smith is charged with unauthorized practice as a social worker. It was unclear if he has an attorney.
Prostate Exams Crucial for Black Men
Doctors urge all men to have their prostate tested but especially encourage African American men to do so.
SC courts gathering attorney information
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's courts have developed a new system to manage contact information for attorneys who practice law in the state.
SC justices: Trial court should handle Floyd case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court says a trial court should decide if an attorney and former interim state treasurer acted in the best interest of a congressman's widow in dealing with her late husband's estate.
Occupy Columbia in its Third Day
Protesters gathered for their third day outside the Statehouse are praising South Carolina law enforcement for treating them well. Parker Goldsborough says he fully expected officers in SWAT gear, but was pleasantly surprised.
Peanut Butter Prices Going Up
More people may soon eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, without the peanut butter. Why? To save money.
SC's 9th Air Force to get Wells as new commander
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Maj. Gen. Stephen Hoog is handing command of the 9th Air Force to Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells at Shaw Air Force Base.
Officials to explain veterans' burial benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the National Cemetery Administration in South Carolina are explaining the details of burial benefits for military veterans and their families.
Occupy Wall Street Protest Hits Home
More than a hundred protesters lined Main Street Sunday as they joined the nationwide demonstration to fight what some are calling corporate greed.
Lattimore Out For Season
A turbulent week for No. 14 South Carolina closed with devastating news: Star tailback Marcus Lattimore is out for the year with a knee injury. "Our worst fears were realized," Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier said Sunday.
SC welfare workers suspended after toddler death
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's child welfare agency says some Marlboro County employees have been suspended following the death of a 3-year-old from suspected abuse.
Families of former Fort Jackson farmers reunite
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Descendants of former land owners who used to farm and live on South Carolina land that became the Army's largest training installation are holding their fourth reunion.
Gamecocks Escape Starkville With 14-12 Win
Alshon Jeffrey caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shaw with 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and No. 15 South Carolina rallied to beat Mississippi State 14-12 on Saturday.
SC Marine Corps supporters hold 5.2-mile mud run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of South Carolina Marine Corps military families are holding their 5.2 mile mud run for teams and individuals in Columbia.
Haley in Lowcounty for Rose re-election fundraiser
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is visiting the Lowcountry for a fundraiser and birthday breakfast for state Sen. Mike Rose of Summerville.
Sheriff hopes billboards solves 1999 killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies hope new billboards put up across Columbia will help them figure out who killed a woman 12 years ago.
Richland One Offers Helping Hands
More than four hundred Richland one employees spent their day off teaching a lesson in giving back.
Former SC Lieutenant Governor Sets Up US House Bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is filing paperwork needed to begin a bid for a U.S. House seat along South Carolina's coast. In a statement on Friday, Bauer said he filed paperwork for the contest next year with the Federal Election Commission.
Justice, SC officials to meet on immigration law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department wants to talk with South Carolina's attorney general about the state's new immigration law.
Cold Case Billboards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County deputies hope new billboards put up across Columbia will help them figure out who killed a woman 12 years ago. Sheriff Leon Lott said Friday that the billboards will have Janice Gilchrist-Evans' picture on them and ask people to call in tips on who might have killed her in March 1999.
Cops: Suspect Shoots Man in front of Family after Attempted Armed Robbery
Columbia Police are looking for a suspect who shot a man sitting in the car with his wife and 10-year-old daughter.
Credit Unions 'Cash In' on Bank Fee Fallout
More than 30 federal credit unions across the state have signed a pledge that they will not charge consumers fees for debit card usage, as Bank of America is doing and other banks are considering.
The Mega What?
Good Morning Columbia weatherman Jonathan Oh went out to find out about the Super Dog and its much bigger cousin - the MEGA dog.
