Haley Holds Town Hall Meeting
It was an hour long chat with the Governor that concerned citizens took advantage of. While Governor Nikki Haley graded state lawmakers on their performance, area citizens were paying attention to hers.
Local News
SC ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS VOTER DATA DETAILS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Attorney General's Office has told the state Election Commission to provide details on voters excluded from an analysis of people lacking state issued identification required by a new law.
Bank of America fee won't hit SC benefits cards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People using state-issued debit cards for unemployment benefits won't be socked with higher fees from Bank of America.
SC State releases evaluation of school president
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has released the performance evaluation of university president George Cooper after university officials refused to do so last week.
SC's Fort Jackson gets renovated soldiers' clinic
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Soldiers in training at Fort Jackson will be treated in a newly-renovated health clinic with room for about 12,000 soldiers every year.
SC State Releases Evaluation of School President
South Carolina State University has released the performance evaluation of university president George Cooper after university officials refused to do so last week.
Fort Jackson Clinic
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ Soldiers in training at Fort Jackson will be treated in a newly-renovated health clinic with room for about 12,000 soldiers every year. Fort Jackson spokeswoman Nichole Riley says Tuesday's ribbon cutting at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic opens renovated primary care, physical therapy, radiology and lab units.
Domestic Violence Victims Remembered
The 14th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony to honor victims in South Carolina who lost their lives due to domestic violence takes place at the State House with powerful stories of those who lived through it and those who didn't.
Gamecock Nation Reacts To Quarterback Shake-Up
Gamecock nation is reacting to the offense change ahead of Saturday's SEC match up with Kentucky.
Shaw In, Ingram Could Be Out For USC
Connor Shaw's addition to the lineup and the possible subtraction of SEC Defensive Player of the Week Melvin Ingram were the two big topics of Steve Spurrier's weekly press conference previewing the Kentucky game. ABC Columbia's TIm Hill has a recap from Willams-Brice Stadium.
Arming Yourself Against Crime
It's crime prevention month in Richland County, and the Sheriff's Department wants to make sure you have information to keep you and your family from being victimized.
Spurrier Switches To Shaw At QB
Vowing to "shake things up" after last Saturday's tough 16-13 loss, Steve Spurrier didn't waste much time, announcing Connor Shaw will start at quarterback this Saturday against Kentucky. After being one of the SEC's best QBs last year, Stephen Garcia has nine interceptions in his senior season, more than any other QB in the country.
House Fire Death
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County officials are working to identify a man found dead in a burned house. Police Chief Harlean Howard says firefighters and officers were called to a home about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The house was engulfed in flames with firefighters arrived.
Not A Lot of Good Grades as Gov. Haley Releases Report Cards
Just over half of South Carolina's lawmakers got on the honor roll in Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's report cards.
Snacking Bandit Hits the Upstate
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Police are looking for a man who they say robbed three convenience stores in Anderson in five days, buying a snack or a soda before each robbery.
SCGOP Reclaims 'First' Title
After days of in-fighting between republican party members, South Carolina GOP officials reclaim its 'First in the South' spot, scheduling its primary ten days ahead of Florida's.
Communities Adopt Columbia Fire Stations
Monday the Columbia-Richland Fire Department announced a new program, 'Adopt a Fire Station.' It's a program aimed at building stronger relationships between firefighters and the communities they serve
USC at Miss. St. Set For Noon On ABC Columbia
Monday, the SEC announced USC will face Mississippi State at 12:21 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 15. For the second straight week the Gamecocks will play on ABC Columbia.
SC GOP to announce presidential primary date
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans plan to announce when in January they'll hold a presidential primary.
SC, NC face 2012 with shrunken election budgets
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The eyes of the country will be on North and South Carolina in 2012, but the state agencies that make sure elections run smoothly are facing shrunken budgets.
NC bank's corporate recognition in SC dissolved
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's secretary of state is dissolving a North Carolina bank's recognition as a corporation in the state, a move that could affect the bank's ability to foreclose on properties and conduct other business in South Carolina courts.
Haley to unveil report cards, legislative agenda
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is hitting the road to give legislators grades on this year's session and unveiling her legislative plans for next session.
SCE&G to begin Tree Trimming
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --SCE&G perform tree trimming activities near utility lines beginning October 3, 2011 in the Shandon Neighborhood. The trimming will be completed by SCE&G contractors and work will be closely monitored on a daily basis by the City‘s…
Fatal Accident in Lexington County
The Lexington County Coroner's office tells ABC Columbia News they are investigating a fatality which occurred at approximately 12:20 AM on Sunday, October 2, 2011, on Fish Hatchery Road near the intersection of Wedgefield Circle.
Civil War newspapers go on view at Newseum in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historic newspapers from the North and the South showing how the Civil War unfolded are going on display at the Newseum in Washington.
