A rare parasitic infection called Chagas disease has been gaining headlines in recent weeks after cases of the infection were reported in at least five states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For a short time Monday afternoon, the Christmas manger at a New York City church might've been able to pass for the real thing: A newborn baby, with the umbilical cord still attached, was abandoned there. Now, New York City police are searching for whoever left the child.
As Pope Francis arrives in Africa, shortly after a rash of terrorist attacks in Beirut, Paris and Bamako, there is huge concern for his safety.
Honest and Abe were chosen by Jihad Douglas, chairman of the National Turkey Federation, to be “pardoned” by President Obama this week –- a decade’s old tradition performed at the White House before Thanksgiving every year.
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, along with the business community and residents are teaming up to provide gifts for the less fortunate during the holiday season.
The weather may be cooling down, but things will be heating up as the City of Columbia's outdoor ice skating rink gears up to be a holiday hot spot..
The Thanksgiving holiday often means spending time with family, watching football or parades, and eating turkey dinner until your pants are at risk of splitting. But if you're concerned about literally busting a gut, we've compiled a few helpful tips on enjoying your Thanksgiving meal without the gluttony.
Police were called to a home on Colletta Court in Horry County Tuesday night for a shooting
Joey Meek will stand trial in Charleston despite his attorney filing a motion to have it heard in Columbia where he lives and was arrested for allegedly lying to investigators about Dylann Roof's plans to kill people at a black church in Charleston.
PINEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two young sisters have died in a house fire in Sumter County.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State troopers say they will be out in force on South Carolina roads over the Thanksgiving holiday.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Claflin University is honoring the slain pastor of Emanuel AME Church by awarding two scholarships annually in his name.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has sentenced the final co-defendant in a kickback and corruption scheme at South Carolina State University.
Ahead of the busiest travel day of the year Wednesday, the United States issued a “worldwide travel alert.”
Officials are providing safety tips to prevent crime and promote a happy holiday season.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina says its police officer did not violate any department policy when he crashed while not wearing his seatbelt and driving 76 mph while responding to a call.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary to speed up crop insurance payments to farmers who lost their harvests because of last month's historic flooding.
Two children are dead following a house fire Monday evening in Sumter County.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging residents in a Gilbert neighborhood to be on alert after a string of suspicious fires this month.
A Chicago police officer has become the first on-duty cop in his city to be charged with murder in 35 years, authorities said today.
