Sumter hospital agrees to $72M settlement with feds
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $72 million and be sold to settle charges it steered Medicare referrals to certain doctors.
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Team SC Day Assists Sumter Flood Victims
Team South Carolina Days provide one stop shopping for those working to recover from recent flooding.
Missing Teen Found Safe
Richland County deputies have found a missing teen.
As city dries, Columbia turns to who will pay to fix damage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many of the people affected by the heavy rain that pelted South Carolina for days never bought flood insurance, thinking they were at low risk. Now, they're trying to figure out who can pay for their ruined carpets, floors, duct work and other damage.
Coroner: Missing Winnsboro man ID'd as car crash victim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a Winnsboro man who was last seen more than three weeks ago has been found in an upside-down car in Columbia.
FEMA approves 11 more SC counties for public assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 11 more South Carolina counties for assistance that allows state agencies, local governments and some private non-profits to recoup costs of storm response, debris removal and infrastructure damage.
3 avoid jail in investigation that brought down sheriff
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Three men involved in schemes in Lexington County have pleaded guilty to state charges and have been placed on probation.
Coroner identifies man killed in traffic accident on Monticello Rd
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim that died as a result of a traffic accident on Monticello Road on Thursday.
University of South Carolina hosts Brad Paisley concert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's alumni association is hosting a concert by Brad Paisley as part of its homecoming celebrations.
Jury deliberating whether bar culpable for fatal DUI crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jury hasn't made a decision on whether to make the former owner of a sports bar pay damages to the family of a South Carolina girl killed by a drunken driver who spent hours at the Columbia bar.
Suspect in custody after 6 hour standoff in Kershaw Co.
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says the man who barricaded himself inside an East Camden home is in custody after a six hour standoff.
Recall: GoGo squeeZ recalling products with mold
GoGo Squeez is recalling some of its products after the company found mold during the production process.
Peppier handicapped symbol gets support, but problems remain
A street art campaign replacing the ubiquitous handicapped symbol with a modernized, action-oriented logo is catching on with officials across the country.
Palmetto Goodwill donates $36,000 to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
Palmetto Goodwill donated more than $36,000 to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund on Thursday to benefit the victims of the June 17 Emanuel AME Church shooting and their families.
Sanitary sewer overflow notification issued for residents near Forest Dr
Customers near the 5000 Forest Drive are being alerted of an overflow of Sanitary Sewer near the intersection of Greg Parkway and Forest Drive in Richland County.
Red Cross Continues Efforts in SC
As recovery efforts continue across the Palmetto State, the American Red Cross is still lending a hand to some of the most devastated areas.
Lexington kennel houses flood-displaced dogs
One Lexington kennel has devoted itself to taking in dogs separated from their owners in the wake of devastating flooding in the Midlands.
Man accused of killing officer faces 5 additional charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a police officer at a South Carolina shopping mall faces five additional charges.
Gov. Haley extends state of emergency declaration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an order extending the state of emergency in South Carolina for 15 days so the National Guard can continue helping with clean-up efforts.
Water distribution sites closing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County will begin closing some of its water distribution sites.
