Tire Blow-Out Causes Fatal Wreck on I-20
Authorities say a sport utility flipped several times on Interstate 20, killing an 88-year-old Columbia-area woman and injuring four others who were returning from a funeral.
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NC man charged with fatal hit-and-run in SC
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been arrested and charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene of a deadly crash on Interstate 77 in South Carolina.
Man gets 35 years for Columbia robbery, killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing a man during a robbery and leaving him in his running car.
SC man gets life sentence for killing co-worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 27-year-old Columbia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a restaurant co-worker, wrapping his body in a shower curtain and dumping him in the woods.
Romney: God wants US to lead, not follow
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is calling for an "American century" led by a stronger military and a willingness to go it alone in world affairs when necessary.
Tourism Coalition holds session in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Preparing workers for the tourism industry of the 21st Century is the topic of a forum being held in Columbia.
Deer Related Collisions Rise
Nationally, this is the third year in a row accidents involving deer have gone down but that's not the case here in the Palmetto State. Insurance companies and auto repair shops say they've seen a slight rise in the number of deer related crashes happening along South Carolina roads.
2 Boys, 11, Charged with Assault
Two boys from the Beaufort area are charged with assault and battery for assaulting an 11-year-old girl on a school bus.
SC's First Husband, Schools Chief Read to Kids
South Carolina's education chief and the governor's husband read separately to students as part of a campaign highlighting the importance of early literacy.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Co-Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 27-year-old Columbia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a restaurant co-worker, wrapping his body in a shower curtain and dumping him in the woods. Solicitor Dan Johnson said a judge sentenced Victor Smith to life in prison Thursday without parole. A jury convicted him of murder two weeks ago.
Aiken County Police Chief's Daughter Killed
WAGENER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the police chief in Salley rushed to a car crash outside his jurisdiction after finding out his daughter might be involved. Investigators told The Aiken Standard that 20-year-old Lisa Bledsoe died in the fiery wreck after losing control on a rural road near Wagener around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday and smashing into a tree.
SC's first husband, schools chief read to kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's education chief and the governor's husband read separately to students as part of a campaign highlighting the importance of early literacy.
Duke Energy exec in SC for power grid future talk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Duke Energy vice president is coming to the University of South Carolina to talk about modernizing the country's electric power grid.
Romney brings GOP presidential campaign back to SC
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is bringing his campaign back to South Carolina.
Parents Zone in on Redistricting Plan
Lexington county schools are overcrowded, the high school alone is trying to handle more than 3 thousand students. School officials hope the opening of two new schools will change that, and parents want to know where the lines will be drawn.
Continental Tire To Bring 1,700 Jobs To SC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley along with Continental Tire Executives and Sumter Council members made a major economic announcement in Sumter County today.
USC: Decision gives green light to medical school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina says it has the OK to open its medical school in Greenville next year.
Companies bringing 100 jobs to Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A warehouse company and its trucking affiliate are investing $10 million in Orangeburg and creating 100 jobs within five years.
Steve Jobs Dies
Apple's co-founder loses his battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve Jobs died today at the age of 56. The company says it's lost a "visionary and creative genius."
Drug Bust Nets 400 Pounds of Marijuana
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies have seized nearly 400 pounds of marijuana and arrested two men. Sheriff Chuck Wright said Wednesday his narcotics unit seized 395 pounds of marijuana from two homes in Inman and Boiling Springs, along with a handgun, ammunition and material used to pack illegal drugs. The search followed a month-long investigation.
Bank of America Customers Upset Over Debit Card Fee
Bank of America customers are in an uproar over the new debit card fee.
CPD Chief Randy Scott, One Year Later
At a one-year anniversary celebration for City of Columbia Police Chief, Randy Scott, dozens gathered to applaud his accomplishments and hear his plan for the city's future.
Ex-SC police dispatcher accused of warning dealers
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A former police dispatcher in Lexington County has been accused of warning a drug dealer about an investigation.
Haley heads to Aiken to discuss her report cards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Aiken to continue her town hall series talking about how legislators measured up to her agenda and what she wants to accomplish next year.
Gingrich finishes 2-day campaign swing in SC
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is wrapping up a two-day swing through South Carolina with a town hall meeting and screening of his new documentary in Beaufort County.
