Volunteers marking Columbia storm drains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are marking storm drains Columbia to remind people that any waste that goes into them could end up in their water supply.
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SCE&G to store toxic waste in casks, not pools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The company that runs a Fairfield County nuclear plant says it will store radioactive waste in steel and concrete containers instead of submerging the refuse in water pools.
Home Sales Plunged in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina realty group says home sales plunged in June from year-ago levels, but prices are up.
Haley Questioned on Job Growth In SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley is touting state job numbers, repeatedly saying she's thrilled about the 10,000 jobs announced since she took office. But there's a little more to the story.
Tanner earns Diamond/ABCA coach of year honors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Ray Tanner was named the national coach of the year by Diamond/American Baseball Coaches Association.
Clemson OKs budget, re-elects Wilkins as chairman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University has again selected former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins as the chairman of its board of trustees.
Enthusiasts in Gaffney for SC peach festival
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Peaches are among South Carolina's top crops, and a festival honoring the sweet, fuzzy fruit is under way this weekend in Gaffney.
SC to unveil new small business loan program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina small businesses will get a new source of funds under a new federal program.
Police seize cocaine, weapons from Columbia home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested a woman they say was selling cocaine in a house with three children.
Dem chair: Prosecutors slow to act on lt gov case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson is wasting time by setting up a task force to investigate the ethics case against GOP Lt. Gov. Ken Ard.
The Drought Is Hitting South Carolina Farmer's Bottom Line
As the drought worsens in South Carolina, farmers continue to feel the punches, but those affects could trickle all the way down to you.
SC's Fort Jackson touts kid-friendly 94th birthday
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is celebrating its 94th birthday by inviting the community to a kid-friendly celebration.
SC company gives log cabin to NC homeless vets
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A log cabin donated by a South Carolina company will become a new shelter for homeless female veterans in Fayetteville.
Ard investigation leads AG to form new task force
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general has created a task force to review the campaign spending case against Lt. Gov. Ken Ard.
15 Month Old Child Okay After Locking Self In Car
A fifteen month old child is okay today after locking herself inside her Mom's car on Tuesday.
Children, pets left in cars in sweltering heat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been charged after children and pets were left in cars in the sweltering South Carolina heat.
Committee: Horry, Marion counties at severe status
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's drought committee has determined the drought in Horry and Marion counties has reached severe status.
Back to School "Drills and Skills" program
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced an expansion of his back-to-school initiative Thursday.
Haley to welcome packaging plant to Jasper County
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is officially welcoming a company to Jasper County that plans to create at least 175 jobs.
Much of SC broils under heat; felt hotter than 120
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The heat is still on in South Carolina.
Cooling Station Locations
In an effort to keep you safe from the heat, the city of Columbia has set up several stations to help keep you cool.
Natural Nail Enhancements
Learn the "dos and don'ts" before getting nail enhancements.
These Dogs Could Save Your Life
The Richland County Sheriff Department's K-9 unit, plays a major role in keeping criminals off the streets and citizens safe.
Red Cross in critical need of blood
The Red Cross is in critical need of blood right now.
Cops: Couple attacks texting teen to teach lesson
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Surfside Beach couple has been arrested after police say the couple tried to teach a 17-year-old male a lesson for sending racy text messages to a 15-year-old girl by forcing him to take off his clothes and threatening to cut off his genitals.
