Two men rob store, assault clerk
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigators needs the community's help to identify two suspects in an armed robbery at a West Columbia convenience store.
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7 passengers removed from flight after apparent overbooking
Airport police escorted a man and his girlfriend off a plane after he became upset when his seat was double-booked, and five other passengers were removed when they protested his treatment.
Election Day Polls open 7am -7pm
Tuesday is Election Day for Municipalities throughout the Midlands
Woman faces dilemma in sending terminally ill, autistic son to school
An Alabama woman with a terminally ill son says he hasn't returned to school because of a dispute with school officials over how he might die.
E. Coli in Northwest Marks Chipotle's 3rd Outbreak This Year
Chipotle closed 43 of its Pacific Northwest locations after the chain's third foodborne illness this year sickened about two dozen people — prompting renewed scrutiny of a company that touts its use of fresh ingredients and farm-sourced fare.
Authorities: 4 dead in SC home were couple, their mothers
Authorities say the four people found dead in an Anderson County home were a husband, wife and their mothers.
Deadlines for disaster unemployment assistance approaching
Deadlines for those who've lost jobs or businesses to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance are
Politics: Election news
Need to find out about South Carolina candidates and elections? We have complied a list to help you that includes up-to-date links for state, federal, local city, town, and county races.
Cayce Riverwalk closed as water in Congaree River rises
The Congaree River has reached 21 feet and all phases of the Cayce Riverwalk have been shut down.
10,000+ More Volkswagen Vehicles Have Emissions Cheating Mechanisms, EPA Says
The Volkswagen emissions scandal may be widening. The EPA claims that Volkswagen installed illegal “defeat devices” on at least 10,000 more vehicles -- including some Porsches -- allegedly allowing the company to circumvent U.S. emissions standards, the agency announced today.
Conference in Columbia focuses on offshore energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is visiting Columbia for a forum on energy development off the South Carolina coast.
Ex-SC House member indicted after sexual harassment claim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state Rep. Nelson Hardwick has been indicted in connection with a sexual harassment complaint from a House staffer.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its order that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its directive that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
Columbia City Council passes flood-related ordinances on first reading
The Columbia City Council passed first readings on three ordinances Monday night.
Midlands Officials Continue Flood Recovery Efforts
On Monday, officials from across the midlands held a press conference to update the public on flood recovery and restoration.
Emergency crews responded to fire at Benedict College
Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the 1600 block of Harden Street.
SC trooper charged in shooting now facing shoplifting case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina trooper charged with shooting an unarmed man has been accused of shoplifting.
Residents of 4 counties can apply this week for grocery help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents who lost property or income due to last month's historic flooding are eligible for food assistance.
Houston man charged with murder, accused of stabbing man over last piece of chicken
A fight over dinner has left one man dead, and another man charged with his murder.
