Same-Sex Marriage in South Carolina - the One-Year Anniversary
Many same-sex couples are celebrating their first wedding anniversary, one year after South Carolina allowed them to legally wed.
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Cocky's Reading Express hits book distribution milestone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A literacy program at the University of South Carolina is hitting a special milestone.
Parts of Corley Mill Road Closed Due to Flood Issues
Parts of Corley Mill road at Mill Stream road are closed. A detour is in place on Highway 378.
Agency grants $30K for mercury study in Gills Creek fish
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has granted $30,000 to study the presence of mercury in fish that inhabit lower Gills Creek.
Boil Water Advisory Issued - Areas in Springdale near Rainbow Drive and Franklin Street
The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers
Muslim Community Speaks Out on Paris Attacks
The Muslim community in the Midlands expresses mourns the lives claimed in the Paris attacks.
Locals Weigh-in on Syrian Refugee Crisis
On Thursday, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill that would tighten rules for processing Syrian refugees trying to enter the United States.
70-year-old man shot to death in Sumter County home
LYNCHBURG, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County sheriff's deputies say a 70-year-old man has been shot to death in his home in Lynchburg.
2 charged with obstruction in slayings of 4 people
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two people have been charged with obstruction of justice in an Orangeburg County shooting in which four people were killed and a small child critically injured last summer.
Teach for America S.C. calls for "homegrown" teachers
There's a new push within Teach for America to get native South Carolinians teaching in our high-need schools.
Columbia restaurateur admits he hired people in US illegally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A restaurant owner is the latest person to plead guilty in an immigration scheme that brought down South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
Deadline approaching to register with FEMA for storm aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who suffered losses during last month's rains and flooding have only two weeks left to register for government grants or loans.
Spearman Announces Safe Schools Taskforce
State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced the formation of a Safe Schools Taskforce.
Gift Guide: Kiddie Tech Beyond Video Games, Tablets
What to get a tech-savvy kid who's tired of the same old tablets and video games? New toys this year range from easy-to-use sets for building circuits to a talking dinosaur powered by IBM's Watson artificial-intelligence system.
Alleged Mastermind in Paris Attacks Involved in Planning Several Foiled Attacks
The alleged mastermind of last week’s Paris terror attacks had been involved in planning several other would-be attacks in recent months, officials say
Jared Fogle Sentenced to 15 Years
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle was sentenced today after pleading guilty to child pornography-related charges. He will spend 15 years behind bars.
House Set to Pass Refugee Bill in Response to Paris Attacks
Six days after terrorists killed 129 people in Paris, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a GOP bill today that would effectively block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States without the approval of top national security officials.
Student Charged with Assault in Attack on Resource Officer
Authorities say a Beaufort County high school student has been charged with assaulting a school resource officer.
Authorities: Slain Los Angeles County Officer Was Targeted
An officer shot to death while sitting in his car in the parking lot of Downey police headquarters was apparently targeted, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said Thursday.
Columbia Restaurateur Admits He Hired People in US Illegally
A restaurant owner is the latest person to plead guilty in an immigration scheme that brought down South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
