COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Big Brothers Big Sisters of greater Columbia is getting a $122,000 grant from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice to expand its program for mentoring children in military families.
Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.
City of Columbia and County officials took time out of the usual business of governing laws, to find better ways to work together to spur economic growth and development.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction and five-year prison sentence of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate is close to wrapping up work on a bill that would eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
Columbia ranks 84 among the 100 most populated cities for healthiness.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group wants South Carolina senators to reject a bill meant to trump federal energy standards for light bulbs.
Republican State Representative Alan Clemmons of Myrtle Beach is proposing restrictions on third party voter registration organizations like churches and other civic organizations; however, those who oppose the measure say it amounts to voter suppression tactics.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is hosting a conversation about what he sees as top bills in this year's legislative session.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New phone books are being delivered around South Carolina. But what to do with the old ones?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders from Columbia and Richland County are getting together to talk with area lawmakers about economic development.
Instead of spending time buying candy and flowers this Valentine's Day, one area family honors the memory of their baby girl by giving love to others.
When it comes to dating, it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there.
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A Lyman man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in an alcohol-related crash that killed two people on a motorcycle and injured a third. Solicitor Barry Barnette says 40-year-old Kevin Casey was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to two counts of felony driving under the influence with a death and felony driving under the influence with great bodily injury.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel's debate has been delayed on a new bill that would add a new crime to the list of offenses eligible for the death penalty.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ The state's first black Supreme Court justice since Reconstruction is the newest member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.
Various Waffle House restaurants across the Midlands are pulling out all the stops to make your Valentine's dinner with your sweetheart, special.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police officers in Columbia are spending their Valentine's Day taking donations to benefit heart health.
The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim involved in a fatal collision with a school bus. Coroner Gary Watts says 85 year old Constance Myers, a passenger in the car, died of a neck fracture.
A North Augusta man has been charged with selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in of shares in a corporation but using the money for himself.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has sentenced an Inman man to 40 years in prison in a shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman. Prosecutors said 23-year-old Charvus Nesbitt submitted an Alford plea Monday to murder, attempted murder and other charges, which is a plea where he does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence for a conviction.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state leaders says South Carolina's education system needs dramatic improvement to successfully compete economically.
A prayer vigil for Amir and Zinah Jennings will take place Thurdsay at Frances Burns Methodist Church on Farrow Road.
Lexington County deputies are looking for whoever shot and killed a man early Sunday morning.
Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says a 17-year-old has been charged in the case and a juvenile has charges pending. Investigators are looking for another juvenile and a 25-year-old in connection with the case.
