Nuke response planner to lead emergency agency
The man in charge of South Carolina's nuclear response plans has been tapped to lead the state's Emergency Management Division.
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Richland deputy hurt in car crash that kills man
A Richland County deputy has been injured and another man killed in a car crash near Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter.
Hot, dry June comes to an end in South Carolina
A hot, dry June is ending in South Carolina.
Senators Want Carolina Stadium Field Named After Tanner
A group of South Carolina Senators introduce the idea to change the name of the field at Carolina Stadium to The Ray Tanner field at Carolina Stadium.
New ATV Law Targets Children
Beginning July 1, it will be illegal in South Carolina for children under six years of age to ride an all-terrain vehicle, ATV.
SC family group wants candidates to discuss issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A faith-based group in South Carolina wants presidential candidates to discuss family issues.
Columbia woman pleads guilty in gift card scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has pleaded guilty to running a gift card scheme that left victims owed more than $1 million.
SC rig crash blocks road; kills turkeys
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A wreck involving a tractor trailer and two other vehicles in Newberry County has blocked a state highway and killed hundreds of turkeys.
Claflin University kicking off fundraising drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Claflin University is kicking off a major fundraising drive with two events in Columbia.
Big Celebration Colonial Life Arena As Team Returns
Gamecocks fans have packed Colonial Life Arena to welcome back the two-time College World Series Champions.
Gamecock Fans Excited About Back To Back Title Wins
Wednesday, Gamecock fans across Columbia could be found showing their support and excitement for the two time National Champions.
Local Businesses Cash In on USC Win
Midlands businesses are hoping the excitement of a second win for the University of South Carolina baseball team spills over into their cash registers.
House Overrides Vetoes
South Carolina state representatives want tax money to keep going to public television.
Bachmann Visits Midlands
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann says the country cannot afford four more years of the Obama administration's costly policies.
Richland County officials discussing public safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials are scheduled to kick off a campaign to raise awareness about public safety.
Wednesday Celebration Set For Gamecocks
Wednesday USC will celebrate its second straight college baseball national championship at 5:30 at the Colonial Life Arena when the team is scheduled to arrive back from Omaha and the College World Series.
Crowd in Columbia supporting their team in Omaha
The congratulations for the South Carolina Gamecocks are pouring in as they win back to back national championships in the College World Series.
Senate redraws US House district lines
Plans for a new U.S. House seat have won initial approval in the South Carolina Senate.
City Passes Emergency Curfew For Five Points
Tuesday, the City of Columbia passed an emergency curfew that states anyone under the age of 16 is not allowed to be in the Five Points are between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Law Enforcement Prepares for July 4th
For the first time, Lexington County law enforcement officials combine their efforts to protect citizens on Lake Murray during the July 4th Holiday weekend.
Lightning Strike in Columbia
Tuesday's storms proved dangerous in Columbia.
SC Senate OKs Keel as State Law Enforcement chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A three-decade South Carolina police veteran has been confirmed as chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.
Haley to issue vetoes on $6B state budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to issue vetoes of elements of the state's $6 billion spending plan.
Emergency curfew in Columbia after SC teen attack
Columbia City Council has approved an emergency curfew after police say an 18-year-old was savagely beaten by a group of teens just before midnight in one of the city's popular nightspots.
US House district lines debate goes nowhere
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators haven't made much progress on a plan to redraw U.S. House district lines.
