Cops: Teen took 17 guns in West Columbia burglary
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say a teen took 17 guns from the home of a man he knew during a burglary earlier this month.
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SC beaches close after 6 saved from rip currents
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Police have closed beaches to swimming on South Carolina's north coast after six swimmers were rescued from rip currents caused by Hurricane Irene moving toward the area.
USC frats to issue bids 1 week after rush halted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least 11 fraternities at the University of South Carolina can hand out bids to potential new members, a week after college officials halted the rush process because of alcohol violations.
SC DOT says overdue bills to contractors are paid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation says it's no longer overdue on payments to highway contractors.
CPD Loses K9 Officers, Asks for Community's Help
After one police dog retired a couple of weeks ago, one passed away last week and one prepares to turn in her badge, the Columbia Police Department needs new K9 officers and the community's help.
Wilson remains in hospital with viral infection
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson remains in the hospital but doctors expect a complete recovery.
Being Prepared: Having a storm kit
Even though Hurricane Irene is not poised to move through the Midlands of South Carolina, it is important to make sure you have a Disaster Preparedness Kit so that if disaster strikes, you will be ready.
SCarolina's offense improves in latest scrimmage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's offense bounced back from an awful weekend scrimmage with a solid performance Wednesday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
US Rep Wilson admitted to hospital with fever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has gone to the hospital because of an extended fever.
SC farmers market hosts Harvest Hope food drop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Farmers Market is getting a special stall so vendors can donate fresh produce to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia.
Veteran Firefighter Charged With Arson
38-year-old Pierre Daye has spent the last 13 years rushing to fires through out the city . Wednesday morning, he was accused of starting one.
Clemson basketball makes trips to Arizona, Hawaii
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will take trips to Arizona, Iowa and Hawaii in coach Brad Brownell's second season.
USC Fraternity Threatens Lawsuit, Allowed to Resume 'Rush'
Fraternities on the campus of the University of South Carolina went from being punished to permitted to seek new recruits, after a local lawyer threatens to sue and outspoken alumni speak up.
SC Air National Guard in air defense exercise
JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is flying an air defense exercise over the northeastern portion of South Carolina.
Santorum returning to SC for primary campaigning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is making his first visit to South Carolina to campaign since an important straw poll contest in Iowa.
SC watches Irene as forecasts say she'll go north
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians are buying plywood, tarps, fuel and generators with Hurricane Irene spinning at sea and projected to move north of the state.
SC Democratic chairman blasts Gov. Haley's hiring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of South Carolina's Democratic Party accuses Gov. Nikki Haley of paying excessive salaries to young, inexperienced political hires while longtime state employees are being laid off.
Gov Haley: South Carolina is prepared for Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says state officials are focusing on South Carolina's northern coast as Hurricane Irene's forecast path moves northeast.
Ex-worker at SC DMV pleads guilty to taking money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former employee at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has admitted she took more than $300,000 from the agency.
Five Points Curfew Passes Unanimously
It's a done deal. Columbia City Council members voted unanimously to make the temporary curfew in five points permanent after dozens on both sides of the issue attend a public hearing to weigh in.
Feelings On The Five Points Curfew Are Divided
Two public hearings will be held tonight, regarding whether or not to make the Five Points emergency curfew, permanent. It's an issue that's, divided.
SC officials watch for possible evacuation orders
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina emergency management officials are urging the public to stay alert about the movement of Hurricane Irene and make preparations for possible coastal evacuation orders.
Virginia Earthquake Felt in Midlands
The U.S. Geological Survey now says it was a 5.9 earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., that rattled the nation's capital and much of the East Tuesday afternoon.
Amazon Moving In
Amazon officials say they will move into their Lexington County facility next month.
SC Senator focusing transportation review
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina state senator is working to focus a review of the spending at the transportation department.
