MI company to open plant in SC, create 54 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — JR Automation Technologies plans to open a new facility in Pickens County, creating 54 high-paying jobs over five years.
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USC, State Museum acquire astronomy collection
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina native who made astronomy a lifelong passion has donated his collection of historic telescopes and astronomy documents to the University of South Carolina and State Museum.
Richland County officials identify stabbing victim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials have released the name of a man stabbed to death earlier this week.
Rivals plan to press Perry on Social Security
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential hopefuls plan to use a televised debate Monday to press frontrunner Rick Perry to justify his criticism of Social Security, which has dominated the contest in recent days.
Bixby, father of death row inmate, dies at 82
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arthur Bixby, who was involuntarily committed to a mental institution after being found unfit to stand trial for the 2003 deaths of two officers on his property, has died. He was 82.
USC, Duke Energy focus on leaders in energy issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina and Duke Energy are cooperating on an executive-in-residence program that will bring industry leaders to campus to discuss issues of energy, environmental policy, economic development and other issues.
Memorial to fallen Jewish chaplains at SC post
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — A memorial to the 14 Jewish U.S. military chaplains who died while serving on active duty is being shown at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center at Fort Jackson.
Local Businessman on Obama Jobs Plan: 'It won't work'
As President Obama sends his new $447B jobs creation bill, The American Jobs Act, to members of Congress, a local businessman tells ABC Columbia he doubts anything written in it will actually benefit his or other small businesses.
Dog Fighting Bust Leaves Life or Death Decision For 30 Other Dogs
A dog fighting bust in Richland County, displaces 30 dogs at a local shelter.
SC works on plans as bear sightings increase
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wildlife officials in South Carolina are working on a plan to deal with an increase in bear sightings in the state.
Romney giving labor talk in SC before Fla. debate
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is visiting the Boeing Co. plant in North Charleston before heading on to Florida for a GOP debate.
Richland County man arrested in stabbing death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County man has been arrested and charged with murder In a stabbing death.
Eye contact: Clemson's shopper research on display
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Clemson University project that tracks shoppers' eyes as they browse the aisles of a simulated grocery store will be featured this month at a packaging and processing trade show in Las Vegas.
SC gives heroes' treatment to 1st responders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First responders are getting the heroes' treatment in South Carolina as a memorial is dedicated to them in Columbia on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Motorists on I-95 can expect delays
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Motorists driving north on Interstate 95 in South Carolina can expect heavy traffic congestion for the next two months.
SC Air National Guard has Sept 11 Columbia flyover
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 jets are participating in a flyover of the state's capitol city during a dedication of a First Responders Remembrance Memorial.
Gamecocks Win Thriller At Georgia, 45-42
South Carolina scored twice off turnovers, including defensive end Melvin Ingram's second touchdown with 3:12 remaining, and the No. 12 Gamecocks beat mistake-prone Georgia 45-42 Saturday for the early lead in the Southeastern Conference East.
9/11 Survivor: 'Sometimes I have nightmares'
As we approach a decade after the terrorists attacks that changed a nation, a survivor of the Pentagon attack shares his story of healing and hope.
Fort Jackson Remembers 9/11
Servicemen and servicewomen came together Friday morning to remember those lost on September 11, 2001.
SC senators may consider DOT reorganization
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Senate may consider changes at the Department of Transportation after the agency ran short on cash to pay highway contractors and turned to a federal bailout to cover the bills.
Fort Jackson remembers victims of Sept 11 attacks
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Military and civilians at Fort Jackson are to gather to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Midlands 9/11 Memorial Almost Complete, Short $22K
After a year of planning and raising funds, the First Responders Memorial project announces the unveiling ceremony on September 11, 2011, at 3:00pm.
31 Underage Drinking Citations Issued At Columbia Party
A twenty-first birthday party turns into an underage drinking bust in Columbia, after 31 people who were all under 21 were caught drinking, one of those was just 17 years old.
President Obama Pushes Jobs Plan in Address
President Obama took the bully pulpit tonight before a divided Congress and disillusioned electorate, laying out a $450 billion legislative package meant to spur job creation and put more money in the pockets of consumers, and do it quickly.
SC's Scott sets 4th town hall with GOP candidate
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's freshman U.S. Rep. Tim Scott has set another town hall meeting with a Republican presidential candidate.
